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Report: Ohio State men’s basketball will play in the Bahamas from Aug. 4-9

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann cheers his team on against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio State men’s basketball team will travel to the Bahamas for a preseason trip from August 4-9, according to Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman.

South Dakota and Appalachian State are also playing in the Bahamas in August.


The Buckeyes will be a vastly different team from last season with the departure of Malaki Branham and E.J. Liddell to the NBA Draft. Chris Holtmann added a few key pieces through the transfer portal, including Sean McNeil from West Virginia, Tanner Holden from Wright State, and Isaac Likekele from Oklahoma State.

There are a few familiar faces returning to Columbus, most notably Justice Sueing and Seth Towns.