dailyloe.com – California guard Justin Pippen is transferring to Ohio State, his agents at WME Basketball confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. The sophomore entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this week. This move brings the talented player back to the Big Ten conference.
Pippen is coming off a breakout season with the California Golden Bears. He averaged 14.2 points per game during the last campaign. He also contributed 4.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds per contest.
He is the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen. His older brother is Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. Justin played his high school basketball at Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles.
Pippen is expected to play a significant role for the Buckeyes. He is a combo guard who will help fill a void. Ohio State is looking to replace the production of departing players.
The NCAA transfer portal allows players to explore new opportunities. This system has reshaped college basketball rosters annually. Pippen’s decision highlights the ongoing player movement.[]
Source: ESPN
