June 22, 2026

Video: Watch Ohio State's Chris Holtmann, Zed Key and Jamari Wheeler preview Akron

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Chris Holtmann watches his team warm up prior to the NCAA exhibition basketball game against the Indianapolis Greyhounds at Value City Arena in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. The Ohio State men’s basketball team will open the 2021-22 season on Tuesday when Akron comes to Value City Arena. Monday, Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann met with reporters to preview the start of the season. He addressed the status of injured players Justice Sueing and Kyle Young, the approach to the start of the season and the emotional component of opening against a longtime friend in Zips coach John Groce. Here is video of the full interview session: Before Holtmann addressed reporters, fifth-year senior and Penn State transfer Jamari Wheeler answered questions alongside second-year center Zed Key. Ohio State basketball: After fellow Buckeyes came to his aid, Zed Key emerges as Ohio State’s ‘Mr. Fix-It’ Wheeler…

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