ZED KEY NEWS

Not starting Saturday Key is not listed in the Flyers' starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against Loyola-Chicago.

Impact Key will come off the bench for Dayton as the team turns to Amael L'Etang at the starting center spot against the Ramblers. The 6-foot-3 senior is averaging 11.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 16 games while shooting 59.6 percent from the field, and he projects to remain heavily involved off the bench in the contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Key did not play in Saturday's game against Ball State, David Jablonski of Dayton Daily News reports.

Impact Key, along with other starters, was given a rest day given this matchup was expected to be in favor of Dayton. The senior forward should get back in the rotation for Wednesday's meeting with New Mexico State.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Key has 14, Dayton takes down Saint Francis (Pa.) 87-57

Led by Zed Key's 14 points, the Dayton Flyers defeated the Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 87-57 on Monday night

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New Flyers Key, Alexander like family atmosphere at Dayton SPRINGBORO — Zed Key and Posh Alexander were the first players to arrive at the meet and greet with Dayton Flyers fans Monday at the Warped...

JUNE 23, 2024 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Zed Key announces he will transfer from Ohio State to Dayton Ohio State basketball center Zed Key has announced he will transfer to Dayton.

APRIL 15, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

2024 college basketball bad beat: Blocked shot, dunk in double OT sink bettors

A blocked shot and breakaway dunk late in double overtime resulted in a bad beat for Maryland bettors who took the 2.5 points against Ohio S...

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Thornton's bucket, Key's block lift Ohio State to 79-75 win against Maryland in 2OT

Bruce Thornton made the go-ahead layup, Zed Key came up with a huge blocked shot and Ohio State outlasted Maryland 79-75 in double overtime

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid outing in start Key produced 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and one block over 17 minutes during Thursday's 78-36 win over New Orleans.

Impact Key made his first start of the 2023-24 season, closing with 16 points and five rebounds in a rout of New Orleans. Despite playing second fiddle to Felix Okpara and Jamison Battle in the frontcourt, the 6-foot-8 senior continues to produce, averaging 10.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 0.5 blocks on 19.3 minutes per game, Key continues to shine off the bench, boasting 60.6/33.3/69.4 shooting splits through 12 outings.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 17 points Key registered 17 points (5-7 FG, 7-9 FT) and eight rebounds across 27 minutes during Monday's 79-73 win over Oakland.

Impact Key notched team-highs in points and rebounds, sharing the title in both stat categories during Monday's season opener. The 6-foot-8 senior will continue to hold down the Buckeye's frontcourt as they combine some stalwart members of their program with an inflow of talent, young and old.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slims down for 2023-24 Key has lost approximately 20 pounds over the offseason, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Key missed the last month of 2022-23 with a shoulder injury but has used this offseason to slim down. The senior big man is set to start at center for Ohio State once again and improve upon his averages of 10.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 24.8 minutes from last year.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State Buckeyes looking to rise in the Big Ten after a rocky last season

After an up-and-down past season, the Ohio State Buckeyes are poised to make their mark on Big Ten basketball.

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Watch: Lean, mean Zed Key talks weight loss, playing alongside Felix Okpara Zed Key has dropped close to 20 pounds in preparation for his senior season with the Ohio State men's basketball team. The 6-8 Key could for...

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ohio State F Zed Key Details Shoulder Surgery, Recovery Timeline Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key 10.8 points in 24.8 minutes per game this season before being shut down with season-ending shoulder surg...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ohio State's Zed Key must continue development after offseason shoulder surgery The decision to end Zed Key's season early wasn’t an easy one and Ohio State didn’t take it lightly. After battling through a shoulder sprai...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Zed Key OUT for Season, Will Undergo Surgery Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, head coach Chris Holtmann said Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Done for the year Head coach Chris Holtmann said that Key will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Patrick Murphy of 247Sports reports.

Impact Key's junior campaign will now conclude premature due to a lingering shoulder injury that'll require a season-ending procedure to address. The 6-foot-8 forward has thus far averaged 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game across 25 appearances (23 starts) this year, but he'll now look to get fully healthy for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Future availability TBD Key (shoulder) will make a family decision on his remaining availability this season, according to Andy Backstrom of Rivals.com.

Impact According to Ohio State's head coach Chris Holtmann, Key's remaining availability for the 2022-23 NCAA season will depend on a "decision between him and his family." Key had been playing hurt and only re-aggravated his injured shoulder as the Buckeyes struggled. They have three games left remaining before tournament play. While there is a chance Key could help the Buckeyes salvage what is left of their season, it is an unfavorable risk to play the center when his injury keeps flaring up.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

REPORT: Ohio State's Zed Key Out Against No. 3 Purdue Basketball Ohio State will be without junior forward Zed Key when it tips off against No. 3 Purdue basketball on Sunday at Mackey Arena. Key is averagi...

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM