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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
FIRST THOUGHTS ON THE FRESHMEN
As Holtmann said in the summer on Real Pod Wednesdays, Ohio State didn’t bring in Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. as part of its 2020 recruiting class. But the coaching staff believes the duo of incoming freshmen who first made the hike to Columbus earlier this year should turn out to be multi-year contributors as Buckeyes.
Practices won’t get started for about another two weeks. The past few months, though, have allowed Holtmann to get an idea of what Ohio State has in 6-foot-6 wing Gene Brown and 6-foot-8 forward Zed Key, a pair of three-star recruits ranked among the 150 best players in their class.
Brown’s path to the court as a freshman isn’t quite as clear as Key’s when looking at the rest of the roster. Justice Sueing, Seth Towns, Musa Jallow, Duane Washington Jr. and Justin Ahrens are also looking for minutes at the positions classically known as shooting guard or small forward.
His outside shot-making and length could earn him some playing time.
“Really lengthy. Can shoot the ball. Athletic,” CJ Walker said. “Also can guard multiple positions – one through three. Really athletic, smart kid willing to learn, willing to work. Just a really good kid. I'm really excited to have him on my team going into my last year.”
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For sure, Brown has looked like he can develop into a very good player and will contribute quite a bit early on. Love to see it.
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ShowMeBuck
You know what? Chicken butt.
I’ll buy some stock here as well.
There’s something about the kid that I cannot put my finger on exactly but he seems like he has a lot of potential.
There’s something about the kid that I cannot put my finger on exactly but he seems like he has a lot of potential.
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Downtown Brown!
He had me actually laughing a couple of times hitting the boards. Total disregard for his body or safety and went flying a few times. I love it
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DZ83CK
Not Banned
Good minutes in the PSU game last night. Hit a 3, made some good plays on D. He is able to contest and block shots that other guys can't and he is also a strong rebounder. With his combination of height, length, and athleticism, he might be the most physically gifted player on this team. I would like to see Gene playing in situations where they need a boost defensively.
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