Which Newcomer Will Have the Biggest Impact on Ohio State in 2015-16? – BT Powerhouse

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Having lost four starters, the Buckeyes will need big contributions from their incoming recruiting class. Which ones are poised to step in right away? In college basketball, there are some teams that still prefer to rely on upperclassmen instead of freshmen. Ohio State next season will not be one of those teams. With Thad Matta bringing in a five-man class that looks like one of his most talented hauls ever, the Buckeyes will certainly be depending on their new freshmen to help replenish a lineup losing four starters, including last season’s freshmen sensation D’Angelo Russell. This brings up the obvious question. Which one of the five highly ranked prospects will make the biggest impact right off the bat next season? Since all will likely get a shot to play and maybe even start, there’s not an easy answer. Let’s take a look at all five new players. JaQuan Lyle The potential heir apparent to Russell at point guard, Lyle will be expected to start right away. That’s a lot of pressure for an 18-year-old to handle, but the Indiana native should be up to the task. Like his predecessor, Lyle has good height (6-foot-5) and can both score and distribute…

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