The dream of twin towers in Ohio State’s frontcourt is dead. At least for the time being.
Despite initially deciding to return to Columbus, starting center Felix Okpara will play his college basketball at a different destination next season, entering the transfer portal on Sunday.
Okpara’s exit leaves portal acquisition Aaron Bradshaw as a near-lock to start at the 5 for the Buckeyes in 2024-25, but it also leaves a 6-foot-11 hole in the team’s frontcourt rotation vacated by the Big Ten’s second-leading shot blocker.
On the floor
Without Okpara, Ohio State’s starting lineup now lacks its most proven defender heading into its first campaign under Diebler.