OHIO STATE BUCKEYES NEWS

Draws start Wednesday Sotos will start Wednesday's game against Purdue, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Sotos had come off the bench and played a very limited role this season, but coach Chris Holtmann decided to change up the lineup in a big way on Wednesday. It's unclear how much playing time Sotos will actually see.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Key will start Wednesday's game against Purdue, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Key posted an impressive double-double off the bench in the team's previous contest and could be in line for hefty minutes Wednesday with the Buckeyes shorthanded in the frontcourt. However, he may find it difficult to rack up boards while guarding the 7-foot-4 Zach Edey.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to bench Wednesday Young will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against Purdue, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Coach Chris Holtmann really changed up the lineup for this game, possibly trying to find a combination of players that will give his team a spark. Young had started every game this season, but will take his 5.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game and come off the bench.

DECEMBER 16, 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

Joins starting lineup Jallow will start Wednesday's game against Purdue, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Jallow is averaging just 3.7 points and 3.7 boards over 19.7 minutes per game through his first three contests but could be in line for a larger role Wednesday given his inclusion in the starting five and the Buckeyes being shorthanded.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Wednesday Ahrens will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against Purdue, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Ahrens had started the team's last game against Cleveland State. The junior is averaging 6.6 points and 2.2 three-pointers so far this season. He should see around 15 minutes per contest most nights.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Diallo isn't participating in warmups ahead of Wednesday's game against Purdue, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Diallo averaged just over three minutes of action through the first three contests but stood to potentially see a little more Wednesday with the Buckeyes shorthanded. Without him available, Kyle Young and Zed Key figure to handle most of the frontline minutes.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann said Liddell (illness) won't be available for Wednesday's game against Purdue, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Holtmann also noted that Harvard graduate transfer Seth Towns (knee) will remain sidelined, leaving the Buckeyes shorthanded for their Big Ten opener. After sitting out Sunday's win over Cleveland State, Liddell is being viewed as day-to-day with the non-COVID-19-related illness, so he could have a chance to put an end to his two-game absence Saturday versus North Carolina.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 • RICHMOND.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 • TUCSON.COM

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DECEMBER 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Holtmann says freshman Johnson will ease into role with Buckeyes Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann said the Buckeyes will not rush freshman Meechie Johnson onto the court until he is ready.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Week-to-week moving forward Coach Chris Holtmann said that Towns (knee) is week-to-week moving forward, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact It's been a bit of a tease as to when, or at this point if, Towns will suit up this season for the Buckeyes. According to coach Holtmann, Towns has been able to practice with the team, but there is still not timetable for his return to the court.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day going forward Liddell (illness) is officially day-to-day according to coach Chris Holtmann, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Liddell is dealing with a non-COVID-19 related illness. He did not play on Sunday against Cleveland State. The sophomore forward should be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with Purdue.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State basketball beats Cleveland State. Three Things. The Ohio State basketball team ran its record to 5-0, but it’s not a game that anyone is going to be pleased with. That’s because the Buckey...

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

No. 22 Ohio State basketball holds off Cleveland State 67-61 Duane Washington Jr. scored 17 points and No. 22 Ohio State held off Cleveland State 67-61 on Sunday.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM

NO. 22 OHIO ST. 67, CLEVELAND ST. 61 . .. ... ... . . ... FG FT Reb CLEVELAND ST. Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Johnson 20 0-1 4-6 0-5 1 4 4 Beaudion 33 1-6 0-0 0-1 4 1 2

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Ohio State holds off upset-minded Cleveland State 67-61 No. 22 Ohio State got 17 points from Duane Washington Jr. and 16 from C.J. Walker in holding off Cleveland State 67-61.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 22 Ohio State holds off Cleveland State 67-61

Duane Washington Jr. scored 17 points and No. 22 Ohio State held off Cleveland State 67-61

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads Buckeyes on scoreboard Washington posted 17 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT) and one rebound over 30 minutes in Sunday's 67-61 win over Cleveland State.

Impact Washington has had a high shot volume early in the season, logging double-digit field-goal attempts in four of the first five contests. The junior is averaging 14.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 30.2 minutes per game this year.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double off bench Key recorded 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes in Sunday's 67-61 win over Cleveland State.

Impact Key has had an inconsistent role for the Buckeyes to begin his freshman season, and he only played two minutes in the team's win over Notre Dame. However, he was on the floor for a career-high 21 minutes Sunday while leading the team in rebounds and blocks. Despite his inconsistent production early in the year, Key showcased his potential against the Vikings on Sunday.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 13, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Not warming up once again Towns (knee) is not participating in warmups ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland State, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Towns seems to have regressed in terms of his progress from a knee injury as he was able to partake in warmups last week but has been absent for both of the Buckeyes' games this week. There is still some uncertainty as to when he'll return but his next chance to take the court will come Dec. 16 in the conference opener against Purdue.

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Buckeyes, Vikings look for responses to bad breaks The numbers 4 and 0 represent not only No. 22 Ohio State's unblemished record but an infamous mark that Cleveland State will try to move past when the Vikings

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • SI.COM