CJ WALKER NEWS

Will try to play Saturday Walker (hand) "will try and play today" versus Wisconsin, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact According to head coach Chris Holtmann, Walker will do everything in his power to try and play and any decision made will be based on pain tolerance -- not only for this game but moving forward as well. The fact that the Buckeyes could get Walker back could be huge news for Ohio State, as the senior is their starting point guard and is averaging 8.7 points with a career-best 4.2 assists per game in 2020-21.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ranked teams meet as No. 10 Wisconsin hosts No. 15 Ohio State

Two ranked teams match up as No. 15 Ohio State visits No. 10 Wisconsin in a Big Ten showdown

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could play against Badgers Head coach Chris Holtmann said Thursday that Walker (hand) could play in Saturday's game against Wisconsin, Adam Jardy of Buckeyextra.com reports.

Impact Walker has missed the last four games with the hand injury, but has a chance of making his return Saturday in Madison. Holtmann said he expects the team to know the senior's status for the tilt following Friday's practice. The point guard averaged 8.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 11 games prior to the injury.

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Badgers host No. 15 Ohio St in key Big Ten matchup

The game of the week in the Big Ten matches No. 15 Ohio State at No. 10 Wisconsin on Saturday

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Purdue faces tough test vs No. 15 Ohio State

No. 15 Ohio State presents a tough challenge for Purdue

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting hand evaluated Walker (hand) will get his hand evaluated on Tuesday, Colin Hass-Hill of Eleven Warriors reports.

Impact Walker will miss his fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against Purdue. Walker has been battling this hand injury since before the seasons started and is now getting it looked at by a specialist after being ineffective playing with it. There is no timetable for his return.

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing Illinois Walker (hand) won't play Saturday against Illinois, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Walker has already missed two straight games and this means the point guard, who is averaging 8.7 points and 4.2 assists per game, will now miss a third straight matchup. The injury certainly creates issues in the Buckeyes' backcourt, as Jimmy Sotos (shoulder) will also be unavailable Saturday. Walker's next chance to take the court will come Tuesday at home against Purdue.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will be out Wednesday Walker (hand) will not play in Wednesday's game against Northwestern, Colin Hass-Hill of 11W reports.

Impact This isn't a huge surprise after it was reported last week that Walker was likely to miss some time due to a nagging right hand injury. He will continue to be evaluated over the coming days, but there isn't a definitive timeline for return.

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern faces tough test vs No. 21 Ohio State

No. 21 Ohio State presents a tough challenge for Northwestern

JANUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to miss time Walker (hand) will not play in Saturday's game against Rutgers, Adam Jardy of Buckeye Xtra reports.

Impact The initial injury apparently occurred in mid-November and has been hampering ever since. It has been determined that he has a torn ligament in his right hand. It's unclear how much time Walker will miss, but it may be a wise choice to try to get one of their best players back to full strength. We should get more updates next week.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Iowa-Minnesota rematch looms; Dickinson shining for Michigan

No. 16 Minnesota plays at No. 5 Iowa on Sunday

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting tests on right thumb Walker will be getting tests on his right thumb, Adam Jardy of Buckeye Xtra reports.

Impact Coach Chris Holtmann said that the thumb injury has been really bothering Walker and led to some lack of production recently. We'll have to wait to see what the tests show to know for sure if Walker will continue to play through the injury, or possibly opt for surgery. Ohio State will host Penn State on Wednesday.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ranked teams meet as No. 21 Minnesota hosts No. 25 Ohio State

Two ranked teams match up as No. 25 Ohio State visits No. 21 Minnesota in a Big Ten showdown

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nebraska looks to knock off No. 25 Ohio State

No. 25 Ohio State looks to give Nebraska its 12th straight loss against ranked opponents

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest production Saturday Walker totaled six points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five assists and four rebounds over 39 minutes in Saturday's 71-70 loss to Northwestern.

Impact Walker excelled during non-conference play early in the season, but he's been less effective during the Buckeyes' first three games against Big Ten opponents. However, the redshirt senior has played at least 30 minutes in eight of the first nine contests to begin the season and has generated moderate production in his second season at Ohio State.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern faces tough test vs No. 23 Ohio State

No. 23 Ohio State presents a tough challenge for Northwestern

DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Liddell returns, No. 20 Ohio State tops UCLA 77-70

Duane Washington Jr. hit two free throws in the final minute and finished with 14 points, helping No. 20 Ohio State hold off UCLA 77-70 at the CBS Sports Classic

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Re-enters starting lineup Walker is included in the starting five for Saturday's game against UCLA, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Walker came off the bench in the Buckeyes' most recent game against Purdue but is making his way back into the starting lineup for Saturday's clash against UCLA. In six games this season, Walker is averaging 12 points, 4.5 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 32.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will come off bench Wednesday Walker will be coming off the bench in Wednesday's game against Purdue, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Walker had started every game this season, but it looks like he will be tasked in a sixth man role on Wednesday. Walker is averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game this season. He should still have plenty of minutes to make an impact.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Ohio State battles Cleveland St.

No. 22 Ohio State hosts Cleveland State in an early season matchup

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 16 against Notre Dame Walker totaled 16 points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes in Tuesday's 90-85 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Walker wasn't particularly efficient from the floor in Tuesday's win, but he was productive from the charity stripe to post his fourth double-digit scoring total in as many games. He's averaging 12.5 points and 4.3 assists over 30.5 minutes per contest to begin the 2020-21 season.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 Ohio State battles Alabama A&M

No. 23 Ohio State hosts Alabama A&M in an early season matchup

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Racks up 10 points in opener Walker recorded 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one steal over 24 minutes in Wednesday's 94-67 win over Illinois State.

Impact Walker returned to Ohio State for his senior year after testing the draft waters following the 2019-20 season. He wasn't particularly productive from the floor in the season opener, but he had a team-high six assists while playing 24 minutes against the Redbirds.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 Ohio State still piecing together lineup, schedule

Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann is still trying to figure out where all the pieces fit with his team and when the No. 23 Buckeyes will even play their first game

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS