Analysis: How Ohio State hoops integrated CJ Walker and won at Wisconsin

Adam Jardy   | Buckeye Xtra Four days removed from a two-point home loss to Purdue, Ohio State went to Wisconsin and emerged Saturday with a 74-62 win against the Badgers. The game marked the return of senior guard CJ Walker, who had missed the previous four games with torn ligaments in his right hand. Consistent starting lineup Walker would come off the bench as coach Chris Holtmann stuck with the same starting lineup for a fourth straight game. Here’s how it all unfolded. That lineup consisted of Justice Sueing, Duane Washington Jr., Justin Ahrens, E.J. Liddell and Kyle Young. In the three prior games, this lineup was plus-10 (96 points scored, 86 allowed) in 37:22. Against the Badgers, they got rolling early and held a 9-3 lead when Zed Key replaced Liddell with 16:15 left in the half. Walker made his return with 15:59 left in the half, replacing Washington…

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