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Ohio State Welcomes Puff Johnson After Eligibility Ruling

1/17/2026

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Puff Johnson, a sixth-year senior for the Ohio State men's basketball team, joined the program after a Franklin County Court ruling granted him immediate eligibility.
The decision comes as Ohio State deals with injuries in its frontcourt.
Head coach Jake Diebler expressed excitement about Johnson's addition.
Johnson averaged 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in his last season before injury.
A full hearing for the case is scheduled for January 30.

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Puff Johnson, a sixth-year senior for the Ohio State men's basketball team, joined the program after a Franklin County Court ruling granted him immediate eligibility.
The decision comes as Ohio State deals with injuries in its frontcourt.
Head coach Jake Diebler expressed excitement about Johnson's addition.
Johnson averaged 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in his last season before injury.
A full hearing for the case is scheduled for January 30.