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Matta said 7-foot sophomore Zisis Sarikopoulos, who sat out last season after transferring from UAB, will play this summer for the Greek national team.

"He'll get 20 games in, so that'll be good for him," Matta said.

Sarikopoulos has three years of eligibility remaining and is expected to share time in the post next season with Dallas Lauderdale.

"I?m excited to have him. He practiced very well this year," Matta said.

"He?s one of those guys who wants to do the right thing every time. I think his basketball IQ is very high. He?s done a tremendous job with his body, getting himself in shape. I think he was up to 270 (pounds) the other day but he?s moving very well. At 7 feet tall, he?s a very good passer."

Matta and Boals leftovers (Hoops & Scoops: an OSU basketball blog)