Mark Turgeon wouldn’t let it go, so Chris Holtmann decided he had to publicly defend his big man.
Immediately following Ohio State’s 79-72 home win against Maryland on Sunday, Turgeon took issue with Kaleb Wesson’s physicality in his matchup with fellow big man Jalen “Stix” Smith. Wesson had 15 points (5-for-10) and nine rebounds, and Smith was held without double-digit points or rebounds for the first time since Dec. 1, recording eight points (3-for-8) and seven rebounds.
“He was allowed to be the bully offensively today,” Turgeon said of Wesson after the game. “I mean, he stuck a forearm right in Stix's chest twice.