WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Had Kaleb Wesson been eligible to play instead of serving a suspension, he wouldn’t have changed the outcome of Ohio State’s 35-point loss to Purdue. Even if Keita Bates-Diop suddenly received single-game eligibility to attempt another upset of the Boilermakers, the result would have remained the same. But the loss of the 6-foot-9, 270-pound big man who leads the Buckeyes in points (14.6) and rebounds (6.7) was undeniably felt on both ends of the court Saturday afternoon. In Wesson’s place, Jaedon LeDee earned the start. He had not played more than five minutes in over a month, not playing a single minute the prior two games. In a season-high 22 minutes, LeDee tied his career-best with 16 points, becoming the only Ohio State player to finish in double digits. He made 4-of-9 shots and hit 8-of-11 free throws while grabbing three rebounds. “He’s a good offensive player. He’s…
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