Ohio State will not have graduate transfer Isaac Likekele for its Big Ten opener against Rutgers.
Ohio State freshman guard Roddy Gayle's full press conference from Dec. 6, 2022.for its Big Ten opener against Rutgers and possibly longer.
Likekele, a graduate transfer from Oklahoma State, has temporarily left the program to return home to address some personal matters, according to an Ohio State release. The Dispatch has learned that Likekele’s return to Texas is related to a family illness as well as the loss of at least one close friend.
Although it’s not immediately clear how long Likekele will be away from the program, he is expected to return.
The Buckeyes will have a nine-day break in between games. After hosting Rutgers, they will head to Madison Square Garden to face North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic on Dec. 17 before returning to Value City Arena to host Maine on Dec. 21. Ohio State’s final game in December will be when Alabama A&M comes to Value City Arena on Dec. 28Likekele has started all eight games this season and has primarily run the point when freshman Bruce Thornton has needed a break. Without Likekele, sixth-year forward Justice Sueing is likely to take on that role as he did two seasons ago when injuries decimated the point guard position. Freshman Roddy Gayle could also see time at the point.
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