Over the last few years, former Ohio State basketball star Jared Sullinger has participated in The Basketball Tournament, but as a coach.
On Tuesday morning, he announced he’ll be hanging up his coaching attire and lacing up his sneakers once again. The two-time All-American had a cup of coffee with the NBA before playing overseas the last few years. Sullinger most recently played with the Shenzhen Leopards of the Chinese Basketball Association.
Carmen’s Crew, the Ohio State alumni team, has had a solid history with the TBT, as they took home the 2019 title. Other former Buckeyes who are on the roster include Andre and Kaleb Wesson, Keyshawn Woods and Kyle Young.
The only people that can make me do such a flip is Jared Jr, Jemma, and Jayce. They asked me after lost last year against @FridayBeersTBT if i could play. I knew right then and there I’ll play if i had the opportunity https://t.co/hqbpd5n0WR
— Jared Sullinger Sr. (@Jared_Sully0) July 16, 2024
With many of the TBT games televised, it’s fairly easy to see the former Buckeyes in action. Here’s hoping the addition of Sullinger puts them back on top.
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