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Chris Holtmann discusses 2022 recruiting class as ‘building block’ for Ohio State
By Rolando Rosa
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No. 17 Ohio State’s current outlook is bright and the future has strong potential with the incoming Class of 2022 prospects.
Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann is extremely optimistic about the arriving recruits that will replenish a roster that currently fields eight seniors. Additionally, junior forward E.J. Liddell has solid NBA prospects as well.
Here’s what Holtmann had to say about the recruiting class on Nov. 11:
In reference to the 2022 recruiting class, Chris Holtmann says “there’s no question we can continue to have classes of this caliber.” Holtmann says it will be a “building block” for the Ohio State program moving forward.
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) November 11, 2021
Chris Holtmann says “we addressed some needs with some guys that are gonna play as freshmen” in the 2022 class.
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) November 11, 2021
Chris Holtmann said he anticipates Ohio State “will bring in a transfer or two” in the offseason even after signing a five-man recruiting class of 2022.
Buckeyes have eight seniors on this year’s roster, plus E.J. Liddell is a candidate to go to the NBA after this season.
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 11, 2021
Holtmann says Roddy Gayle “can play as many as three positions,” and that Bruce Thornton is “your prototypical point guard.”
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) November 11, 2021
Chris Holtmann jokes that he was “unaware” that the Buckeye fanbase has been waiting for a true center for the past couple years.
Holtmann says Felix Okpara, at 6-foot-11, “is exciting for us.”
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) November 11, 2021
Ohio State tipped off this season with a 67-66 victory vs. in-state opponent Akron. Next up for the Buckeyes is a home matchup vs. Niagara on Nov. 12 (7 p.m. EST). Ohio State begins conference play with a road contest at Penn State on Dec. 5 (7:30 p.m. EST).
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.