Seniors Jae’Sean Tate and Kam Williams were both productive starters this season for the Buckeyes.
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports Who is added: Coach Chris Holtmann’s first full recruiting class was in need of guards.
What it means for next season: Holtmann earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors for the quicker-than-expected turnaround at Ohio State.
The 2018-19 season should be a good gauge on the Buckeyes’ trajectory under Holtmann, a proven winner at Butler before coming to Columbus.
Backcourt depth could be an issue, and new scorers will need to pick up the slack from losing not only Bates-Diop but also big-time contributors in Williams and Tate.
Momentum from an unexpected run through the Big Ten has changed the outlook on how much rebuilding the Buckeyes needed.
Even if Ohio State falls off the pace at the top of a top-heavy league next season, prospects for the long-term future are good.
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