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Diebs doesn't seem to be hesitant in putting him in. Doesn't have the 'instant' O that Chaisman has, but has the D that Chaisman doesn't. His steal and coast-to-coast layup paid for his tuition for this year....
 
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Colin White: a defensive spark and developing wing​

Colin White entered the program with a strong resume but limited early opportunity. The 6-foot-6 forward from Ottawa, Ohio, arrived in Columbus after a decorated high school career that included Ohio Mr. Basketball honors and more than 2,000 career points, while leading Ottawa-Glandorf to four consecutive state Final Four appearances.

However, White’s freshman season was slowed by injury and limited minutes, allowing him to appear in just 19 games while averaging around 1.1 points and rebounds. That early setback meant his development would take time.

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Throughout the 2025–26 season, White has gradually carved out a niche as a defensive and energy wing off the bench. At roughly 6-6 and over 200 pounds, he provides size on the perimeter and the ability to guard multiple positions, something that has made him useful in situational lineups.

Statistically his role remains small, with only limited scoring and assist totals in the rotation. But his value has often come through less obvious contributions. White has been used to defend opposing wings, crash the glass, and provide physical minutes when the Buckeyes need a defensive boost.

That role has become especially important when Ohio State’s depth has been tested by injuries or when the coaching staff wants to preserve energy for its starters. White’s willingness to embrace a low-usage role has helped him remain a trusted option even without high scoring totals.

The long-term appeal of White’s development is that his skill set fits exactly what Ohio State needs from its bench wings, defense, effort, and positional flexibility. If his offensive game continues to expand, particularly as a shooter and secondary playmaker, he could become a much larger part of the rotation in future seasons.
 
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I like Colin White as a program guy. It's important to have guys on your roster who can provide competent depth in case of emergency, and that's where I see him fitting in. I'm not sure exactly what OSU is doing with NIL, but I'm afraid it would be better allocated to players other than Colin.
 
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