COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State basketball has withdrawn from the Crossover Classic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as first reported by Stadium’s Jeff Goodman. The decision is a result of the state’s coronavirus positivity rate of 50.6 percent and the 14-day quarantine advised by the Ohio Department of Health for residents who are returning from a seven-state list. OSU was one of eight teams in the tournament after the Battle 4 Atlantis was canceled because of coronavirus concerns. This news comes a day after the announcement that graduate transfer Abel Porter will miss the 2020-21 season because of a non-COVID related medical condition. The Buckeyes were supposed to open their season with the tournament, facing Memphis in the first round. on Nov. 25. Instead, they’ll play their first game on Dec. 2 when Morehead State comes to Columbus. The Eagles are one of four confirmed games for Ohio State this…
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