Deep and talented reserves for Ohio State
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Duane Washington — Junior, 6-3, 190 lbs.
There’s no denying the shooting ability Washington possesses. As good as he is scoring at times, he can equally frustrating with his shot selection and defense. But he’ll develop. And if he can figure it all out, he’s got a chance to be a guy teams have to gameplan for. He might even crack the starting five at times.
Justice Sueing — Junior, 6-6, 210 lbs.
Don’t forget about Sueing who had was a part of the team this past season but had to sit out because of transfer rules. He was the best scoring option at Cal before he decided to transfer to Ohio State. Depending on how the competition goes, he might even vye for a starting spot, but at the least, he adds depth and significant minutes coming off the bench.
Musa Jallow — Junior, 6-5, 200 lbs.
Many folks have forgotten about Jallow. He’s an athletic kid that can make plays in the open court, but it remains to be seen how well he comes back from injury. He’ll factor in, but it could be as the sixth man, or a little further down depending on how he bounces back.
Justin Ahrens — Junior, 6-5, 180 lbs.
Ahrens can nail bombs stepping off the bus, but he’s yet to really find his way into the starting lineup. He’s a bit of a wild card and could get significant minutes off the bench if he can continue to round out his game.
There’s also freshman Eugene Brown III and Zed Key that’ll factor in some way, but with the experience and maturity this team will have next season, their roles could be limited.
The more you start putting this roster under the microscope, you begin to feel pretty good about the depth and interchangeable parts Holtmann will have to work with. The lack of a true, experienced big on the front line might be a spot to watch, but there’s a lot to like about the pieces coming together.