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2020-2021 Ohio State Men's Basketball (Official Thread)

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Several updates in above article here, including....

GUEST FROM THE NFL
Every week or two, Ohio State hoops brings an outside speaker to address the team. Earlier this week, it was former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy taking his turn via a Zoom video chat.



Dungy spent some of his time speaking about the NFL’s strike-shortened seasons in two years – 1982 and 1987 – well before any players were alive. For Ohio State, which is only able to communicate virtually, the experience is applicable.

“He just talked about how they were able to utilize their time apart and that when they returned, they had a real closeness and a real bond,” Holtmann said.

Dungy also delivered some stories about the work ethic of former Colts Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison. Everybody knew of Manning, Holtmann said, but most of the Buckeyes’ players didn’t remember Harrison. If that makes you feel old, you’re not alone.

A solution to that generational gap will arrive on campus in a year or so, though.

Hello, Marvin Harrison Jr. Meet Ohio State’s hoops team.
 
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NCAA expects to vote on one-time transfer waiver

The NCAA could be set for a busy spring, with a vote expected on a one-time transfer waiver and proposals being discussed regarding name, image and likeness.

According to a report by D1 Baseball, the NCAA Division I Council is expected to discuss a one-time transfer waiver on April 24 and then vote on May 20. The report also states that the waiver would go into effect immediately, granting all first-time transfers immediate eligibility for the 2020-21 season.

MAC commissioner Jon Steinbrecher, also the chairman of the NCAA working group in charge of the transfer proposal, told Stadium earlier this week that a vote will be held at the council's next meeting.

"Contrary to any speculation, nothing has been determined yet," Steinbrecher said. "There's been no decision made, no date attached to it yet."

There are currently 746 Division I men's basketball players in the transfer portal, 181 of them classified as graduate transfers. That means 565 players have entered the portal with the expectation of sitting out the 2020-21 season, in accordance with previous NCAA transfer regulations. If a change is enacted that would allow first-time transfers to play immediately at their next school, and it's put into effect for next season, most of those 746 players would be able to play right away.

Entire article: https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29021145/ncaa-expects-vote-one-transfer-waiver

Sotos was the starting point guard for the Bison last year in all 34 games (14-20). He led the team in scoring (11.5 ppg.) and assists (3.9 apg.), becoming just the eighth Bison to do so. He also led the squad in steals (1.6 spg.) and free throw percentage (80-100/.800) while shooting 40.6% from the field (127-313), 37.1% from 3-point range (56-151).

He reached double figures offensively 20 times, including five 20-point games. As a freshman he played in 35 games with 13 starts.
https://theozone.net/2020/04/ohio-state-basketball-announces-additions-abel-porter-jimmy-sotos/

Re: "Jimmy has good size, shooting ability and is a terrific passer. He will sit out the upcoming season and provide experience in the 2021-22 season at the guard position," Holtmann added on Sotos. "I know he is excited about using the year off to learn our program and grow as a player."

It's no secret that Ohio State could use another point guard this coming season, if the one time transfer wavier is approved; does Sotos still (voluntarily) sit out a year or does Holtmann play him?
 
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