COLUMBUS, Ohio — Freshman guard Malaki Branham announced on Wednesday afternoon that he is leaving Ohio State and officially entering his name in the NBA Draft. Branham was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year last month. He averaged 13.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game during the regular season while shooting over 49% from the floor. Branham is one of five freshmen and one of only two from a Power 5 school to have multiple 30-point games this season. He has scored in double figures in eight consecutive games. He is the eighth Ohio State player to earn the honor as the league’s top freshman. The draft is scheduled for June 23 and will be held in Chicago. You can watch the full press conference below.
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