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Former Ohio State Guard Bowen Hardman Commits to Akron

Bowen Hardman will remain in the Buckeye State.

On Saturday, Hardman announced he will transfer to Akron for the 2024-25 season. The former Ohio State guard was the first Buckeye to enter the transfer portal when it opened in March.

New Beginnings #Committed pic.twitter.com/dX2AlUIauc

— Bowen Hardman (@BowenHardman) April 27, 2024

A Cincinnati native and Princeton High School graduate, Hardman was a three-star recruit in Ohio State’s top-10 ranked 2022 class. He never carved out much of a role in his two years with the Buckeyes, appearing in 25 total games across both seasons.