Ohio State basketball gets Utah State grad transfer Abel Porter

The Ohio State basketball program has gotten another commitment from Utah State grad transfer Abel Porter.

We have more news on the roster turnover of the Ohio State basketball program. After losing three guys to what looks to be the transfer portal and one to the NBA, Chris Holtmann and staff have been scrambling to fill holes on next year’s roster.

Already this offseason, the Buckeyes have lost D.J. Carton, Luther Muhammad, and presumably Alonzo Gaffney via the transfer route. It has brought in Seth Towns and Jimmy Sotos.

Now enter Utah State grad transfer Abel Porter who announced his decision to commit to Ohio State Saturday. At 6-foot, 3-inches and 200 pounds, Porter averaged 5.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 25.6 minutes of play per contest last season for the Aggies.

And, as a grad transfer, he will be immediately eligible to play in Columbus for the 2020-2021 season. His presence will add some veteran depth to a backcourt that has become rather thin.

The news addresses an immediate need for an additional ball-handler and brings Ohio State to the thirteen scholarship limit. That means the mining for any more roster spots is likely over for now.