Freshman sensation D.J. Carton has entered the transfer portal and will be moving on from Ohio State, the university announced Thursday.
The 6-2, 190 lb. point guard came to Columbus with a ton of hype. He had some ups and downs during his freshman campaign but had more than enough moments of flashing his potential in a Buckeye uniform.
Carton decided to take a leave of absence however on January 30 due to a focus on his mental health. After going home to Iowa to get the help needed, Carton returned to Columbus but had several hurdles to clear before getting back on the court.
Now, it appears that will no longer happen.
“We 100% support D.J. in this decision and we genuinely wish him all the best moving forward,” said Chris Holtmann in a statement. “We appreciate all he contributed to our program. We will assist him in any way we can.”
Shortly after the news broke, Carton released his own statement on Twitter confirming the decision.
LOVE THIS PLACE…❤️ thank you for everything buckeye nation! pic.twitter.com/buWtEkCaWO
— DJ Carton (@DJCarton) March 19, 2020
Mental illness is no joke, and everyone should support the decision that is right for Carton and his family. Buckeye Nation wishes him well in whatever comes next. Once a Buckeye …
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