Ohio State men’s basketball team huddles together before the start of the game against Nebraska Jan. 14. Ohio State won 80-68. Credit: Cori Wade | Lantern File Photo
The Buckeyes thin backcourt just got even thinner.
Head coach Chris Holtmann announced in a Wednesday press release that transfer and redshirt senior guard Abel Porter will not play for the Buckeyes in the 2020-21 season due to a medical condition that is not COVID-19 related. Holtmann said the condition will end Porter’s collegiate career.
“This has been a difficult past few weeks for Abel and his family,” Holtmann said in the release. “He is a tremendous person and I know he is very appreciative for the opportunity to be a Buckeye. Abel has expressed how thankful he is for the fantastic medical care he has received. He will remain a part of our program.”
Porter transferred to Ohio State after four seasons at Utah State where he racked up career averages of 4.3 points and 2.4 assists per game.
