Michigan, Ohio State announce players unavailable for regular-season finale
There will be some notable absences in Sunday’s regular-season finale between Michigan and Ohio State. Both schools made availability announcements prior to the 12:30 p.m. ET tip-off.
Michigan is without center Hunter Dickinson, who is dealing with a stomach ailment. The sophomore leads Michigan in scoring (18.4 points per game) and rebounds (8.5 per game). Brandon Johns is listed as the starter in Dickinson’s absence.
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Wolverine center Hunter Dickinson will not be available for the Ohio State game due to a stomach ailment.
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— Michigan Men’s Basketball (@umichbball) March 6, 2022
Ohio State is missing 3 players, most notably forward Kyle Young, who is out with a concussion. Young averages 8.2 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Forward Zed Key was also listed as a game-time decision.
Kyle Young is unavailable for today’s game vs Michigan. Zed Key is a gametime decision. pic.twitter.com/gVWAblaAII
— Caroline Rice (@carolinerice19) March 6, 2022
Steve Helwagen of 247Sports reports that Key, who is dealing with an ankle injury, warmed up but will not start.
The Buckeyes enter the game 19-9 overall and 12-7 in B1G play. The Wolverines are on NCAA Tournament bubble watch at 16-13 overall and 10-9 in conference play.