Deerfield graduate Joey Lane went from being a walk-on to a team captain in three seasons. After arriving at Ohio State as a preferred walk-on, Lane has been on scholarship since his sophomore year. He’s now a senior guard and a captain for the Buckeyes. Lane has played in five games this season, averaging 4.2 minutes per game. Lane has made three of his four field-goal attempts, including two of his three 3-pointers for Ohio State (8-1). Lane credited hard work and former Buckeyes coach Thad Matta for believing in him when he was a freshman. Lane said his parents also have played a big part in his rise from an unknown walk-on to contributor for a ranked team. Lane said earning a scholarship was important to him on many levels. “The (former coaching staff) recognized what I brought to the team as a player and as a person,” Lane…
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