If there is one thing missing on this year’s Ohio State basketball team, it’s size in the middle. While Chris Holtman and the Buckeyes are having an outstanding season, a little more height would be helpful.
Four-star power forward Tarris Reed Jr. just might be an answer the Bucks are looking for. Dushawn London of Bucknuts recently shared Reed’s thoughts on several schools of interest including Ohio State.
Take a look at what Reed had to say about his thoughts on OSU hoops:
“I’ve been talking to Ohio State a lot. Coach Johnson is the one that has been mainly hitting me up, and I’ve been talking with EJ a little as well. I’ve worked out with him and communicated with him about Ohio State and everything. He’s been doing well in the program and talking with coach I can take some similarities from his game. They have him playing the four/five man, and he’s able to get his points easily down low, and he’s been stepping out a lot recently shooting the 3s and attacking off the dribble, so that’s definitely something to look forward to. Another thing with them is their play this season has been an eye opener. They’re starting to pick it up and EJ is doing well, I’m looking forward to seeing what they’re going to do in the postseason.”
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— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 5, 2021
It sounds like Reed is developing a good relationship with fourth-year assistant coach Terry Johnson. The 2022 forward also seems like he has a close friendship with Buckeye sophomore E.J. Lidell who grew up close to the St. Louis area.
Who knows where Reed ultimately ends up, but building relationships within the program is always key. Let’s hope once the dead period ends, OSU can get this kid on campus and see how he fits.
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