June 21, 2026

Often unsung, Ohio State senior CJ Walker quietly gives peace of mind to Buckeyes

Adam Jardy   | Buckeye Xtra When a basketball team has a true point guard, everything just works a little bit better. For four years last decade, Ohio State fans enjoyed that high-level life when Aaron Craft directed the offense, the defense and just about everything else for the Buckeyes. Now one of those fans himself, Craft has appreciated what he has seen this season while going through his first year of medical school at Ohio State. He has taken particular notice of the engine that makes this year’s team run — and it’s not leading scorers E.J. Liddell or Duane Washington Jr. It’s fifth-year senior point guard CJ Walker, who has cemented himself as the team’s leader, its primary facilitator and typically quiet contributor. “The biggest thing I think of when I think of CJ is, as a fan, he gives me peace of mind when he’s on the floor,” Craft told The Dispatch.…

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