COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State basketball has had to cancel its last three games as it deals with a COVID-19 outbreak. Following a Sunday practice, it looked like the Buckeyes would be on pace to finally get back on the court against New Orleans on Tuesday, but head coach Chris Holtmann didn’t see the benefit of doing so. They weren’t ready to play from either a preparation standpoint or a the shere number of available players. “We practiced with five guys yesterday only four of which are eligible to play,” Holtmann said on his weekly radio show. “It’s limited what you can do. Guys are slowly returning from the COVID return to play protocols place by our university (and) the (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). ” Holtmann admitted that the quick turnaround to get in one last non-conference game was “too optimistic” of a goal given the number of…
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