When Malaki Branham arrives at Ohio State to begin his college career this summer, he will be the 10th player in program history to bring a specific accolade with him. As a senior at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, Branham was named Ohio Mr. Basketball in early April after helping lead the Irish to their Division II state title in four years. He will join the Buckeyes having scored 1,501 career points, fourth-most at his alma mater, and assume a significant role on the 2021-22 Ohio State roster. Buckeyes basketball: Grandma’s advice helps propel Malaki Branham to basketball stardom, Ohio State future That much has been true for the nine that have proceeded Branham as Buckeyes. Together, they have averaged 1,310 points at Ohio State and combined to bring home two Big Ten player of the year awards, three first-team All-Big Ten nominations and four conference freshman of the year awards.…
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