Ohio State basketball won’t participate in the Crossover Classic, the Buckeyes another casualty of the logistics in place due to COVID-19.

Jeff Goodman of Stadium is reporting that Ohio State is out of the early season tournament “due to the spike in cases in the state, and a 14-day quarantine upon returning to Ohio.” That restriction would certainly be a hamper on their schedule.

The Buckeyes were supposed to start their season at the Crossover Classic with a game against Memphis on Nov. 25 and conclude the tournament two days later. Five days after that, Ohio State continues its non-conference schedule against Morehead State then followed up by Alabama A&M (Dec. 5) and Notre Dame (Dec. 8).

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Here’s a look at the Buckeyes’ schedule, per their official website.

All three of those games would fall within the two-week quarantine window for Ohio State.

It is a blow for Ohio State, given the level of competition at the Crossover Classic. The tournament featured some of the top programs in the nation, all of whom would play a minimum of three games in Sioux Falls, SD.

No word on any replacement yet from Ohio State to round out their schedule.

Teams across the country have struggled to fill-out their non-conference games this year due to the restrictions in place for handling the coronavirus.