Jake Wiegand brings reliable interior production and veteran toughness to UIC
Jake Wiegand’s profile is that of a sturdy forward who gives UIC dependable rebounding, efficient finishing, and old-school physicality; ESPN lists him at 5.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game with 44.7% shooting, while his earlier UIC track record showed he could punish the glass and deliver double-figure scoring when featured[1][3]. His real value is the gritty stuff: he plays with edge, competes on the boards, and has a history of showing up in big moments, which makes him a useful fit for a team that wants toughness, not just box-score flash[2][11].