Former Ohio State center announces transfer destination
Former Ohio State center announces transfer destination
It's still transfer portal season, and means we're still hearing about Ohio State basketball players and where those who have entered the portal decide to further their college careers.
We've already seen Meechie Johnson announce a return to South Carolina, Evan Mahaffey decided to transfer in-state to Akron, and now we have word on former center Austin Parks. According to an announcement Parks made via social media, the 6-foot, 10-incher from St. Mary's, Ohio, is taking his talents up Route 23 to the University of Toledo.
If anything, Toledo is getting some raw size that could develop into an impact player. Parks appeared in 15 games this year and averaged 8.3 minutes, 1.3 points, and just less than one rebound per contest. He still has two seasons of eligibility left.
The loss of key depth in the paint still leaves Ohio State with junior Sean Stewart and sophomore Ivan Njegovan down on the blocks. The Buckeyes also brought in 7-footer Christopher Tilly from Santa Clara through the transfer portal.
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