October 21, 2024

Former 'Burg star Holden transfers to Ohio State

HUNTINGTON — Tanner Holden often dreamed of playing at Ohio State, but pictured himself at Ohio Stadium as a wide receiver instead of the Schottenstein Center as a guard. The former Wheelersburg High School star announced he is transferring from Wright State to Ohio State to play basketball. “I’m not saying ‘goodbye,’ but ‘thank you,’ to my Wright State coaches, teammates, administration, faculty, team managers and the entire community for the continuous support,” Holden said. Holden, son of Marshall University hall of famer Rodney Holden, brings scoring punch to a Buckeyes squad that loses Malaki Banham to the NBA, as well as fellow guards Jamari Wheeler, Cedric Russell and Jimmy Sotos. The 6-foot-6, 185-pound junior averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season. He was second in the nation in free throws made (221) and attempts (280) last season. He made 49.7% of his shots., 34.1…

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