February 24, 2025

Big Ten Daily: E.J. Liddell Withdraws From NBA Draft to Return to Ohio State Basketball

© Provided by Hoosiers Now on FanNation E.J. Liddell elects to return to college basketball and play for Ohio State next season, Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz releases clothing line and both Ohio State and Penn State are in the running for a 2022 four-star recruit. Here’s the latest from around the Big Ten. Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell decided on his future at the professional level on Saturday. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, Liddell is withdrawing his name from the 2021 NBA Draft to return to the Buckeyes next season. “This was a pretty difficult decision,” Liddell told ESPN. “No one in my family has ever been this close to getting to a professional league. After many conversations with my parents and coaches, I understood that returning was the best thing for me. Anyone can get signed to play in the NBA. I absolutely could have gotten a contract. But…

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