WATCH: Zed Key takes over for Buckeyes, heads to locker room with injury
Zed Key was a game-time decision for Ohio State but he is already having a big impact after coming off of the bench for the Buckeyes. Trailing by one point with nine minutes to go in the first half, Key sparked a run for Ohio State to take back the lead.
The sophomore from New York posted four points, two offensive rebounds, a block, and an assist in three minutes. After suffering an ankle injury, Key missed the Buckeyes’ last game. He’s averaging 8.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and .5 assists per game in 20.7 minutes.
Following the run to retake the lead, Key appeared to re-injure his ankle. He left the court and went straight to the locker room while hobbling on one leg.
Michigan without key player versus Ohio State
The Michigan Wolverines are without center Hunter Dickinson due to a “stomach ailment” on Sunday versus Ohio State.
“Wolverine center Hunter Dickinson will not be available for the Ohio State game due to a stomach ailment,” Michigan tweeted.
Dickinson has started 28 games this season, and is averaging 32 minutes per game. He is posting 18.4 points per game, along with 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.5 blocks.
Michigan’s starting five without Dickinson is DeVante’ Jones, Moussa Diabate, Caleb Houstan, Brandon Johns Jr., and Eli Brooks. The game is a big one, as Michigan is still fighting to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive. Michigan enters the game 16-13 overall and 10-9 against Big Ten opponents.
While the Wolverines are without Dickinson, the Buckeyes also had pregame uncertainty.
“Ohio State’s Kyle Young (illness) is doubtful for today’s game against Michigan, per Chris Holtmann,” tweeted CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. “Zed Key (ankle) is a game-time decision. Both DNP in last game. Young averages 8.2 PPG and 4.9 RPG.Key averages 8.3 PPG and 5.4 RPG.”
On3’s Jonathan Wagner contributed to this report.