With one announcement on Friday, Ohio State’s outlook on the 2022-23 season became a whole lot bleaker. Then, one day later, the Buckeyes got good news.
While Malaki Branham could still rejoin the program after entering his name in the NBA draft, his status as a widely projected first-round selection makes it all the more likely the freshman guard will end his collegiate career after just one season in Columbus, leaving a large void in the roster as far as star power goes. But Wright State transfer guard Tanner Holden’s commitment to the Buckeyes on Saturday should not be overlooked as an important domino to fall as Chris Holtmann rebuilds his roster this offseason.