Back home in the greater Gainesville area, Florida native Jamari Wheeler knows where his basketball skills come from. Both of his parents were highly regarded prep players known for a killer on-court instinct, Wheeler said, and while he’s a self-described “momma’s boy,” it was a piece of advice from his dad that would prove pivotal to his own path. “One thing he always taught me was every night you’re not going to be able to score 20 or what you want to score, but you’ve got to affect the game or find ways to win and do other things to help your team out,” Wheeler said. “That’s something my dad installed me.” It’s led Wheeler to consecutive seasons on the Big Ten’s all-defensive team. That, in turn, helped lead him to Ohio State as a transfer after four seasons at Penn State. He joins the Buckeyes with a well-established defensive…
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