May 10, 2026

Daniel Giddens' Potential Return to Ohio State Would Not Be Without Precedent


There’s a chance Daniel Giddens’ Buckeye career could get a second life. The former Ohio State big man transferred from the program following the 2015-16 season, ultimately landing at Alabama. Now, after a redshirt and two playing seasons with the Crimson Tide, Giddens is on the move again as a graduate transfer, and is reportedly considering a return to Columbus. Hearing Giddens is likely visiting #OhioState this week https://t.co/6Nl1ZMRUQZ — Alex Gleitman (@alexgleitman) April 1, 2019 A return to the program from which he transferred three years ago would be odd and is certainly not common, but it’s not unprecedented. There are actually quite a few examples of a player returning to his original school following a transfer, especially in recent years. Murphy Holloway transferred from Ole Miss to South Carolina following the 2009-2010 season to be closer to his family during difficult circumstances, but his heart always remained with the Rebels. Holloway ultimately never played a…

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