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No. 44 recruit E.J. Liddell chooses Ohio State over Missouri, Illinois

ESPN 100 forward E.J. Liddell announced his commitment to Ohio State on Monday.

Liddell chose the Buckeyes over Missouri and Illinois.

The 6-foot-7 Belleville West (Illinois) product was considered to be leaning toward Ohio State coming out of the summer but took official visits to all three of his finalists.

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At times over the past month, both Illinois and Missouri seemed to have an edge for Liddell's commitment. But coach Chris Holtmann and the Buckeyes won him over with their consistent and lengthy pursuit.