Tag: Sean McNeil

Sean McNeil says goodbye to Ohio State, college basketball

Thank you Sean! #GoBucks

Over the course of the regular season, [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] guard [autotag]Sean McNeil[/autotag] carried the team’s offense on multiple occasions. In the first round of the Big Ten Tournament win against Wisconsin, he scored 17 points. He then went perfect from the field against Iowa, splashing 7-of-7 shots for 20 points.

How about the early season effort against San Diego State, in which McNeil scored 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting? Even though this was his only year as a Buckeye, the Kentucky native showed he belonged.

In a Twitter post, McNeil thanked both Ohio State and West Virginia for the journey closing and for what will come next in his life. Of course, he did it all with class.

The senior guard has closed this door and hopes another one opens soon. McNeil didn’t mention what was next, but we thank you for this season and wish him the best going forward. Once a Buckeye …

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Breaking: Ohio State star freshman out against Michigan State

Not great news #GoBucks

As Ohio State prepares to take on Michigan State on day 3 of the Big Ten Tournament, it received some bad news.

Star freshman [autotag]Brice Sensabaugh[/autotag] has been ruled out of the game due to knee soreness. It is a big blow for head coach [autotag]Chris Holtmann[/autotag] and his Buckeyes, as they are going to have to replace their leading scorer (16.3 points) who also contributed 5.4 rebounds with 1.2 assists per game.

We do not know who will get the nod to take Sensabaugh’s spot in the starting lineup but one could guess it will be [autotag]Sean McNeil[/autotag] as he started multiple games throughout the season.

The Buckeyes and Spartans tip off at 2:30 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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Five things we learned during Ohio State’s late loss to Purdue

A tough L for the Buckeyes #GoBucks

The Buckeyes faltered late and a costly turnover eventually gave the visiting Boilermakers a 71-69 win. It was a game that Ohio State could have had but didn’t make enough plays at the end of the game to come out with a win.

There was plenty to like about this game, but there were some concerning aspects that also came out of this heart-breaking home loss. Find out below what we learned about Ohio State after losing a game that they could have won.

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Five things we learned about Ohio State’s loss to Duke

What were your takeaways? #GoBucks

Duke used a late first-half run to gain a 39-29 lead at intermission and never relinquished it until the final buzzer sounded as Ohio State fell 81-72 on Wednesday night in an ACC/Big Ten Challenge matchup. It was a tough game for the Buckeyes, but one where they had their chances to win. Here are five things we learned during OSU’s loss to the Blue Devils.

WATCH: Sean McNeil suprises Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann with decision to commit

This is pretty fun to watch. #GoBucks

In case you missed the news over the weekend, the Ohio State basketball team landed a graduate transfer with a lot of experience when West Virginia guard Sean McNeil made his commitment to the Buckeyes official.

Before he told the world, however, he sprung his decision on head coach Chris Holtmann in a pretty fun way. Based on how his family shared the video on Twitter, McNeil appeared to be kicking the tires on a visit to Columbus when he went back to Holtmann asking if he can come in and run something else by him.

We won’t spoil it all for you, but from there, McNeil caught Holtmann a bit off guard by surprising him with his commitment right there in person. If you haven’t seen the short video, it’s a fun one to watch.

Getting McNeil will add some much-needed experience and toughness to a roster that sorely needs it at the guard position. Just how much of a weapon McNeil becomes remains to be seen, but if he can put up over 12 points a game at West Virginia against solid competition, you have to like his chances in the Big Ten wearing the scarlet and gray.

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Ohio State lands West Virginia transfer guard Sean McNeil

The Ohio State basketball team got great news on Sunday when West Virginia transfer guard Sean McNeil committed to the Buckeyes.

One day after losing out on one of the biggest names in the transfer portal, the Ohio State basketball team landed West Virginia transfer guard Sean McNeil.

The Buckeyes won out over fierce competition. McNeil picked OSU over the likes of Cincinnati, Indiana, Louisville, Texas Tech, and Virginia. He made an appearance in all of the Mountaineers’ 32 games last season, finishing the season averaging double figures (12.2 ppg) as the second-leading scorer. He also logged a whopping 33.6 minutes per contest.

Though McNeil has just one season of eligibility left, the addition of a seasoned veteran in the backcourt could be huge for Ohio State. The Buckeyes lost a ton of talent at guard and desperately need guys that can make an immediate impact.

This is the second player head coach Chris Holtmann and staff have nabbed out of the transfer portal so far. The Buckeyes already got good news when Wright State transfer guard Tanner Holden pledged his commitment earlier this month.

Don’t be surprised if OSU isn’t done making waves in the transfer portal. With so many guys lost to graduation and the NBA, there are still some holes to be filled.

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5 players in the transfer portal Oregon could pursue to replace Eric Williams

A look at five players currently in the transfer portal who Dana Altman and the Ducks could pursue to help replace the minutes vacated by Eric Williams.

The 2021-2022 college basketball season is wrapping up, with the Final Four taking place over the weekend among Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Villanova.

The Oregon Ducks are already on vacation, but coach Dana Altman and his staff have plenty of work to do to reshape the roster heading into next season. They are coming off a year in which a late-season collapse cost them a chance to compete in the NCAA Tournament.

While there are plenty of players who could depart, either via the transfer portal or the professional ranks, so far the only rotation player to hit the road is wing Eric Williams, who entered the transfer portal earlier in the week.

Williams is a 6-foot-6 combo guard who averaged 27 minutes per night for Oregon this past season, scoring 8.4 points and grabbing 4.6 rebounds while shooting 35.1% from the 3-point line.

Replacing his production is no easy task, although the Ducks have plenty of talent joining the team in their outstanding recruiting class of 2022.

Still, a veteran wing who can score, play solid defense and shoot from the 3-point line would be a really nice addition to this team via the transfer portal, in part to replace Williams and in part to add experience to a team that is losing Williams as well as Jacob Young.

The portal isn’t lacking options that fit those parameters. Below is a list of five candidates currently available that Altman and his staff should pursue if they want to help supplement the young talent on the roster with some experience and shooting.

Report: Texas basketball has reached out to WVU transfer Sean McNeil

Texas is looking to add one of the best shooters in the Big 12.

West Virginia graduate transfer Sean McNeil is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal.

On3Sports reports McNeil has heard from over 20 programs within one night after entering the portal. Notables include Ohio State, Virginia, Indiana, Clemson and Texas.

Inconsistent shooting proved to be a major issue for the Longhorns in 2021-22. Adding one of the most accomplished sharp-shooters in the Big 12 would be a huge plus for Texas’ offense next season.

McNeil shot an impressive 37% from beyond the arch in his three seasons at West Virginia, finishing with over 900 points in 89 games played. He does a great job on the catch-and-shoot along with a good feel for creating his own shot.

Chris Beard recruited McNeil out of high school during his time at Texas Tech. Texas fans are hoping Beard can work his transfer portal magic yet again.

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Did he stay or did he go? Tracking the biggest NBA draft decisions

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

While the official date from the league is not actually until July 19, the NCAA has mandated the deadline of July 7 for players who wish to play college basketball next season.

Prospects who declared as early entry candidates but were just “testing the waters” often opt to return to the collegiate ranks so as to improve their draft stock for the subsequent year instead. But there are several reasons why a player might be even more willing to return to college for another campaign than usual.

For example, seniors have the option to use another year of eligibility because of the massive impact of COVID-19. Others may be interested in playing another year of college in front of fans after last season was met with many restrictions.

Meanwhile, all NCAA athletes also now have the ability to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time. This offers an avenue to collect some money while still in college without needing to fully commit to turning pro.

Here are the latest updates about who is still testing the waters, who will be turning pro and who will be returning to the NCAA.

Did he stay or did he go? Tracking the biggest NBA draft decisions

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

All prospects who declared early entry for the 2021 NBA draft without foregoing their collegiate eligibility had until July 7 to withdraw.

While the official date from the league is not actually until July 19, the NCAA has mandated the deadline of July 7 for players who wish to play college basketball next season.

Prospects who declared as early entry candidates but were just “testing the waters” often opt to return to the collegiate ranks so as to improve their draft stock for the subsequent year instead. But there are several reasons why a player might be even more willing to return to college for another campaign than usual.

For example, seniors have the option to use another year of eligibility because of the massive impact of COVID-19. Others may be interested in playing another year of college in front of fans after last season was met with many restrictions.

Meanwhile, all NCAA athletes also now have the ability to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time. This offers an avenue to collect some money while still in college without needing to fully commit to turning pro.

Here are the latest updates about who is still testing the waters, who will be turning pro and who will be returning to the NCAA.