The 2021-2022 Ohio State men’s basketball roster appeared to be more or less locked in last week, with the frontcourt starting spots likely going to Kyle Young, Justice Sueing, and E.J. Liddell — just like last season. The backcourt likely wouldn’t have been settled until much later, with only former Penn State guard Jamari Wheeler appearing to be locked into a starting spot. The final guard spot would’ve gone to either sophomore Meechie Johnson, freshman Malaki Branham, or fifth-year senior Jimmy Sotos.
While each of those players come with their own questions, Chris Holtmann appeared fine utilizing Sotos’ experience and Johnson/Branham’s raw talent at the off-guard spot.