He is back with the team, but fifth-year versatile guard/forward Isaac Likekele will not play for No. 23 Ohio State against North Carolina on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. After playing the first eight games of the season, Likekele took a leave of absence from the team prior to a Dec. 8 Big Ten opener against Rutgers to return home to Texas and address a personal situation. Likekele returned to Ohio State mid-week and has been around the team but has not yet practiced since coming back. In his absence, freshman forward Brice Sensabaugh made his first career start and finished with 13 points against the Scarlet Knights. Ohio State Buckeyes: Join the Ohio State Sports Insider text group with Bill Rabinowitz, Joey Kaufman Adam Jardy The final scholarship player to join the Buckeyes, Likekele has brought a profile and physical presence that allowed him to address multiple needs. An…
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