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Ohio State freshman guard Malaki Branham (22) speaks with the media during Ohio State Basketball’s media day on Sept. 28. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor November is fast approaching, and with November comes basketball season. The unexpected ending to Ohio State’s men’s basketball team this past March has led to many questions regarding improvements before the new season begins Nov. 9 against Akron. A trio of Ohio natives, guards Malaki Branham and Meechie Johnson Jr. and forward Kalen Etzler, comprise the group of freshmen Buckeyes, with Johnson entering his second season — after spending last year as an early enrollee — and the remaining two beginning their careers. All three have said they’ve learned and found ways to navigate as student-athletes, which has helped them transition from high school to college. Specifically, the 6-foot-8 Etzler, from Van Wert, Ohio, said he immediately noticed the difference from college ball compared…
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