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Wayne State University Athletics

2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster

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(C) Douglas Johnson, all rights reserved.
MaKenna Maschino
Marissa Krynak
Marissa Krynak
Izzy Rincon
(C) Douglas Johnson
(C) Douglas Johnson

21 Bryce Esman

21 Bryce Esman

  • Position:
    F/C
  • Height:
    6-8
  • Weight:
    231
  • Letters:
    2
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Metamora, Mich.
  • High School:
    Oxford

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Played in 23 games for the Warriors ... Link to Career Statistics.

2024-25:  2024-25 recipient of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award ... recognized as a member of the NABC Honors Court for work in the classroom ... transferred back to WSU in the summer of 2024 ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team ... made first appearance of the season in the win over Tiffin with two points in four minutes to go with one rebound ... came off the bench for 14 minutes against Redeemer and totaled 10 points (tied career high) and three boards, while shooting 4-of-5 from the field ... saw three minutes of action at Northern Michigan, two minutes at Michigan Tech and one minute at Parkside ... was on the court for six minutes vs. NMU and collected first steal of season ... Game-By-Game WSU Stats.

Season/Career-Highs
Pts. – 10 vs. Redeemer, 12/21 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
FGM – 4 vs. Redeemer, 12/21 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
3FG – NA
FTM – 2 vs. Redeemer, 12/21
Reb. – 3 vs. Redeemer, 12/21
Ast. – NA
Stl. – 1 vs. Northern Michigan, 2/8 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Blk. – NA
Min. – 14 vs. Redeemer, 12/21
Double Figures – NA; 20+ point games – NA
Double-Doubles – NA

2023-24:  Was on the court for five minutes for WSU scoring two points and grabbing a rebound in the exhibition contest at Oakland ... saw limited playing time vs. Lake Erie ... transferred to Albion College in December of 2023 ... played 13 games and 135 minutes for the Britons ... totaled 40 points, including a season-high 10 vs. Calvin (1/4) on 4-of-6 shooting (2-of-2 FT) ... grabbed 31 rebounds (6-25) ... garnered a season-best five boards in back-to-back appearances - 1/27 at Alma and 1/31 vs. Kalamazoo ... contributed five assists, three blocks and one steal ... Game-By-Game WSU Stats.

Season/Career-Highs (at Albion)
Pts. – 10 vs. Calvin, 1/4 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
FGM – 4 (2x) Most Recently at Alma, 1/27 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
3FG – NA
FTM – 4 at Adrian, 1/6 (CAREER HIGH)
Reb. – 5 (2x) Most Recently vs. Kalamazoo, 1/31
Ast. – 2 at Kalamazoo, 1/20 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Stl. – 1 vs. Kalamazoo, 1/31 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Blk. – 1 (3x) Most Recently vs. Kalamazoo, 1/31 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Min. – 15 at Trine, 2/7
Double Figures – NA; 20+ point games – NA
Double-Doubles – NA

2022-23:  Appeared in 16 contests ... grabbed four rebounds in exhibition at Eastern Michigan ... made collegiate debut vs. Malone and totaled two defensive rebounds and a blocked shot ... credited with a steal against Tiffin ... scored first collegiate point with a free throw at Lewis ... connected on first career triple in game against Ferris State ... tallied a season-high five points vs. Saginaw Valley State ... played double figure minutes at both Michigan Tech (18) and FSU (16), tying his personal best with five points against the Huskies ... hauled in a season-high six boards at MTU, including three offensive rebounds, plus blocked a shot ... dished out a season-best two assists at FSU ... grabbed an offensive rebound in back-to-back appearances vs. Grand Valley State and at Parkside ... led the squad in three-pointers made once (vs. FSU) and in blocks once (at MTU) ... Game-By-Game Stats.

Season/Career-Highs
Pts. – 5 (2x) Most Recently at Michigan Tech, 2/2
FGM – 2 at Michigan Tech, 2/2
3FG – 1 (2x) Most Recently vs. Saginaw Valley State, 1/28 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
FTM – 2 vs. Saginaw Valley State, 1/28
Reb. – 6 at Michigan Tech, 2/2 (CAREER HIGH)
Ast. – 2 at Ferris State, 2/9 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Stl. – 1 vs. Tiffin, 11/20 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Blk. – 1 (2x) Most Recently at Michigan Tech, 2/2 (TIED CAREER-HIGH)
Min. – 18 at Michigan Tech, 2/2 (CAREER HIGH)
Double Figures – NA; 20+ point games – NA
Double-Doubles – NA

High School:  A 2022 graduate of Oxford High School ... earned three varsity letters for the Wildcats and coach Steve Laidlaw ... averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds and two assists per game as a senior ... received First Team All-Oakland Athletic Association Blue Division honors and garnered Team MVP accolades in 2022 ... was an OAA All-Academic Athlete ... served two years as a team captain ... played summer ball for the Michigan Playmakers and coach George Ward.

Personal:  Full name -- Bryce S. A. Esman ... born on April 20, 2004, in Troy, Mich. ... son of Jim and Mary Esman ... has two older sisters, Nicole and Danielle ... is a Marketing major ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Fall 2022, Winter 2023, Fall 2023 (4.00), Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 (4.00) ... is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and will serve as one of WSU's GLIAC SAAC representatives ... was a member of the Athlete Well-Being Committee during fall 2023 ... inductee into WSU’s inaugural (2024-25) Chi Alpha Sigma Athlete Honor Society class ... last name is pronounced S-min.
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Historical Player Information

  • 21

    2022-23Freshman

    F/C
    6'8" 222 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2023-24Sophomore

    F/C
    6'8" 231 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2024-25Junior

    F/C
    6'8" 235 lbs
    21
  • 21

    2025-26Senior

    F/C
    6'8" 231 lbs
    21