Ohio State will be without coach Chris Holtmann and assistant coach Ryan Pedon for today’s Northwestern game due to health and safety protocols. The No. 13 Buckeyes will play at 5:30 p.m. at Value City Arena. Assistant coach Jake Diebler will serve as acting head coach against the Wildcats. Buckeyes basketball: 5 things we learned about Ohio State assistant coach Jake Diebler Assistant coach Tony Skinn will also be on the bench for the Buckeyes. The entire coaching staff was present and on the sideline for Thursday’s loss at Indiana. Ohio State also had a full roster, save for players who have been dealing with injuries, for the first time since the program went on COVID-19 pause in mid-December. Pedon was scheduled to speak with reporters Saturday afternoon but that interview was canceled. No reason was given at the time. Ohio State basketball: Growing where he’s rooted: Ohio State’s Ryan…
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