Ohio State freshman D.J. Carton announced Thursday evening he is stepping away from the basketball program to focus on his mental health. Carton, the Buckeyes’ third-leading scorer and second-leading assist man, has been a key cog in their season, running the offense and operating as one of the best and brightest freshmen in the Big Ten. “I have been suffering with mental health issues for a couple years,” Carton wrote in a post on his Twitter account. “I have been through a lot. I’m disappointed to say I’m not 100% right now. I am not doing my teammates justice if I don’t work on this now. I am doing everything in my power to strengthen my mental health.” Carton said his time away from Ohio State’s basketball program will be temporary, and Ohio State simply announced he would be taking time away. He’s expected to miss Saturday’s game against Indiana.…
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