Impact Likekele will return to the bench after starting on Senior Night. The senior guard will come off the bench for the 13th time this season.
MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Likekele isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Michigan State, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
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Back in starting lineup on Senior Night Likekele is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Maryland, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Likekele and Sean McNeil had fallen out of the starting lineup as Ohio State continued to struggle in conference play. Both will return and get the start on Senior Night, but it's unclear if they will see a minutes change.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of starting lineup Likekele is not part of Ohio State's starting lineup Sunday versus Michigan State, according to Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.
Impact Brice Sensabaugh will be added to Ohio State's starting lineup in place of Likekele, who continues to alternate starts with the promising freshman.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 28 minutes in defeat Likekele got the start Thursday versus Northwestern and finished with four points (1-2 FG, 2-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes.
Impact An incorrect pregame report initially listed Brice Sensabaugh as a starter and Likekele coming off the bench, however, the 6-5 senior made his third consecutive start. The Oklahoma State transfer has not been as productive this season in comparison to his past years with the Cowboys, averaging four points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 22.7 minutes per contest.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Thursday Likekele is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Northwestern, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Likekele has been in and out of the starting lineup over the past couple of weeks and will now head back to the bench with Brice Sensabaugh returning to the first five. The Oklahoma State transfer notched his only double-double of the season Jan. 21, and has since averaged 3.8 points and 4.3 rebounds over his last four games. He'll look to get going once again with the hopes of helping the Buckeyes put an end to a four-game losing streak.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting five Likekele is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Wisconsin, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Likekele will again trade starting spots with Justice Sueing. Likekele came off the bench in the previous game, but starting in place of Sueing in the two previous contests. Likekele is averaging 3.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this season.
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts season-best performance Likekele ended Saturday's 93-77 win over Iowa with 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes.
Impact Likekele's time as a Buckeye hasn't necessarily gone as planned, as he lost his starting job when he took some time off in early-December to address a personal issue. After serving as a reserve in five games since his return, Likekele has now started two of the team's last three games. Not only was Saturday his first double-digit scoring effort of the year, but it was his first double-double and a season-high in assists. It's a great sign for an OSU team that used this victory to bounce back from a five-game conference losing streak.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Starting again Thursday Likekele is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Iowa, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Impact Likekele will start for the second time in three games, as Justice Sueing and Sean McNeil (dental) are both out of the starting rotation Saturday.
JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Coming off bench vs Cornhuskers Likekele will return to the bench against Nebraska, per Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.
Impact Likekele notched his first start since early December in the Buckeyes narrow loss to Rutgers. The senior is putting up 3.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists on the season.
JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nine minutes in return Likekele finished with two points (1-1 FG), five assists, two rebounds and a block across nine minutes in Thursday's 90-59 win over Alabama A&M.
Impact Likekele made his return to the floor after missing the past three games due to a personal matter. The 6-5 senior started the first eight games of the year before missing some time and slowly reworked his way back into the fold. He should be expected to eventually return to the starting five, with the next opportunity coming Sunday versus Northwestern.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Likekele (personal) will not be available for Saturday's game against UNC, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Likekele will miss a second straight game but is expected to return soon. He is with the team in New York City for Saturday's showdown but ultimately won't play due to the fact that he's missed over a week of practice after he went home to tend to a personal issue. The 6-5 senior is averaging 4.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 27.4 minutes per game and should immediately return to the starting five once he's ready to go.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out indefinitely Likekele (personal) is out indefinitely, according to Patrick Murphy of 247 Sports.
Impact Brice Sensabaugh is expected to continue being part of Ohio State's starting lineup while a personal problem prevents Likekele from playing.
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Out vs. Rutgers Likekele is out Thursday versus Rutgers, according to the Buckeyes' official Twitter account.
Impact A personal problem will prevent Likekele from participating in the Buckeyes' next game. Currently, he is questionable Dec. 17 against North Carolina.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Near double-double in opener Likekele contributed nine points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 30 minutes during Monday's 91-53 victory over Robert Morris...
Impact Likekele put in a solid shift on the boards in his first official game for the Buckeyes since transferring from Oklahoma State. With size and length plus plenty of time spent as a point guard, Likekele could spend more time running the offense than the back court.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Ohio State officially announces the transfer of Isaac Likekele On May 4, Oklahoma State forward Isaac Likekele announced on social media that he was transferring to Ohio State for his final collegiate ye...
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Five assists in win Likekele amassed four points (2-4 FG), five rebounds and five assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 53-36 win over Iowa State.
Impact It was a very offensive challenged game, but Likekele was able to be productive in other categories. The senior is now averaging 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game this season. He will look to close out the regular season strong on Saturday against Texas Tech.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tanner Groves scores 14 as Oklahoma tops Oklahoma St. in OT
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