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Ohio State graduate guard Jamari Wheeler (55) speaks with the media during Ohio State Basketball’s media day on Sept. 28. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor For the past four years, Jamari Wheeler has been a constant thorn in the Ohio State men’s basketball team’s side — racking up 12 steals against the Buckeyes, including five in one game. This season, the former Penn State guard will suit up for the team he formerly terrorized, bringing his defensive prowess and veteran leadership to the Buckeyes as a fifth-year graduate transfer. Wheeler, a two-time All Big-Ten defensive team selection, will immediately improve an Ohio State defense that ranked 197th in total scoring defense and 334th in turnovers forced. During the team’s media day, Wheeler’s new teammates said the tenacity he played with during summer workouts has already elevated their level of play. “He’s one of the best defenders in the country…
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