June 13, 2026

Ohio State bucking trend, counting on freshmen rather than transfers


By John FantaFOX Sports College Basketball Writer Ohio State’s basketball facility was a lot like a first-grade classroom during the opening days of the school year when the 2022-23 Buckeyes started working out this summer. Sure, Chris Holtmann recruited his players and is more than familiar with what they have to offer, but even he chuckles when asked if he has gotten a name wrong or has done a double-take when addressing his team. It’s easy to understand why. No team in the Big Ten has gone through a roster overhaul quite like Ohio State, with seven of the program’s top eight scorers from last season gone, and a total of eight newcomers entering the program. While there’s plenty for the Buckeyes to figure out in the coming weeks and months, the head coach still has a smile on his face. The 50-year-old Holtmann, who in May received a contract…

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