Meechie Johnson provides a distinct skill set from Roddy Gayle Jr. at shooting guard for Ohio State, which still has plenty of work to do in the transfer portal.
With two key retentions and a transfer portal acquisition in 22 hours, Jake Diebler has ensured he has a core to build around for his first full season as head coach.
Jamison Battle couldn't help but smile following his missed buzzer-beater against Georgia, reflecting on a memorable college career full of twists and turns.
Scotty Middleton is out for Ohio State despite returning to the team while Bruce Thornton is starting against Georgia despite being listed as questionable with a thigh bruise.
Ohio State is viewed as a potential destination for Meechie Johnson after the former Buckeye guard reentered the transfer portal following two years at South Carolina.
The scoring depth on Georgia's roster helps make up for middling overall offensive numbers and at least one key injury as Ohio State prepares for its NIT quarterfinal opponent.
Dave Dickerson, who has been the head coach at USC Upstate since 2018, is returning to Ohio State as an assistant coach after previously assisting Thad Matta from 2010-17
