Zed Key - College Basketball News & Rumors

Remains out Thursday Key (ankle) went through pregame warmups but didn't play in Thursday's 71-68 loss to Penn State.

Impact Based on his participation in warmups, it looked like Key had a realistic shot of returning to the court for Thursday's second-round matchup with Penn State, but that wasn't the case. With the Buckeyes now eliminated from the Big Ten Tournament, he'll have a full week to get healthy before the NCAA Tournament kicks off next week.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up, not starting Thursday Key (ankle) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game against Penn State but is not in the starting lineup, Bill Landis of The Athletic reports.

Impact Key was moving around well during pregame warmups Thursday, but it appears Joey Brunk will pick up another start in the Buckeyes' frontcourt. It's still unclear if he'll be available, but he probably won't see a full workload if he's able to go.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Kyle Young out, Zed Key a game-time decision for Big Ten Tournament opener There was not one practice during the 2021-22 college basketball regular season where Ohio State had its full complement of players from the...

MARCH 9, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Set to be a GTD Key (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's Big Ten Tournament game, Colin Gay of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Key has been dealing with an ankle injury for the last couple weeks. He tried to give it a go in the regular season finale against Michigan on Sunday, but was forced to go to the locker room. Kyle Young has already been ruled out for the opener of the Big Ten Tournament for the Buckeyes, so getting Key to be able to contribute 20+ minutes would be huge.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status unclear for tournament play Key's (ankle) status is uncertain for the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Key was able to return to Sunday's game against Michigan in the second half after tweaking his ankle prior to halftime. He finished the game with four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds, an assist and a steal in seven minutes but looked hobbled during the second half. He'll have a few days to recover before the Buckeyes begin tournament play Thursday, but it's not yet clear whether he'll be available early in the Big Ten Tournament. If he's held out, Kyle Young (illness) and Joey Brunk could see additional run.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State's Kyle Young Out, Zed Key Game-Time Decision Today Against Michigan Young suffered a concussion in Tuesday’s loss to Nebraska while Key injured his ankle in last Sunday’s loss at Maryland.

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Appears good to go for second half Key (ankle) is going through warm ups without a limp and should be good to go for the second half of Sunday's tilt with Michigan, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact In the first half, Key appeared to aggravate his ankle injury that cost him four straight games heading into Sunday. However, he appears to have avoided a significant setback and should return to his reserve role in the second half.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limps to locker room Sunday Key (ankle) limped to the locker room after an awkward fall during Sunday's showdown with Michigan, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Key missed four straight games heading into Sunday with an ankle injury, but he tried to tough it out in a reserve role. It's unclear if the two injuries are related, but either way, it isn't a good sign for Ohio State. Joey Brunk figures to have a bigger workload if Key is unable to return.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Sunday Key (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against Michigan.

Impact Key has missed four straight games due to an ankle injury and was considered a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's tilt with Michigan. While the standout sophomore isn't starting, it remains unclear if he'll be available off the bench. Either way, Joey Brunk, who will draw his second straight start, figures to see an increased workload once again.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann said Key (ankle) is a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt with Michigan, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact If Key is forced to miss his third straight game on account of the ankle injury, Ohio State would be severely shorthanded in the frontcourt for the regular-season finale. In addition to Key's iffy status, Holtmann said Kyle Young (illness) is doubtful to play. When both Key and Young were sidelined for Thursday's 80-69 win over Michigan State, Joey Brunk picked up his first start of the season and delivered 18 points, six rebounds and two steals across 33 minutes.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State without Zed Key, Kyle Young against Michigan State No. 23 Ohio State's tough luck with injuries so far this year won't stop with Thursday night's visit of Michigan State. XXX before the Bucke...

MARCH 3, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Won't be back Thursday Key (ankle) is unavailable for Thursday's game against Michigan State, Colin Gay of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Key will miss his second straight game due to an ankle injury. Kyle Young is also out with an illness, so the Buckeyes will be very thin in the frontcourt on Thursday. Key will hope to be back for at least the start of the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Without big men Zed Key and Kyle Young, Ohio State basketball is limping toward the postseason “As I’ve said before, this is the worst season of injuries I’ve ever had,” Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann said.

MARCH 2, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Not available Tuesday Key (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Nebraska, Colin Gay of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Key will be sidelined for at least one contest to tend to an ankle injury he suffered during Sunday's loss to Maryland. Over his last four games, the sophomore has averaged just 4.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.8 minutes per game, so perhaps the time off will get him back on track for tournament play. In his absence, Kyle Young and Joey Brunk are both candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to ankle injury Key rolled his ankle in Sunday's 75-60 loss to Maryland, Patrick Murphy of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Key has been held under 20 minutes for four consecutive contests, so a quick glance at Sunday's box score might suggest that his playing time had simply continued to deteriorate. Upon further examination, Key rolled his ankle with roughly seven minutes left in the game and had to be attended to by team trainers. There hasn't been much of an update on Key since, though with three games this week and postseason aspirations, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Buckeyes exercise caution here.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact in loss Key totaled one point (0-4 FG, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks across 11 minutes during Sunday's 75-60 loss to Maryland.

Impact Although Key remained in the starting lineup Sunday, his playing time continued to drop, and he had minimal fantasy results. He's been held under 20 minutes in five of the last seven matchups and has averaged 4.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Zed Key, Ohio State Buckeyes show better poise in second-half blowout against Minnesota Zed Key showed off a more controlled game and Ohio State blew a close game wide open during the second half against Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

Zed Key looks to build on Maryland game and prove self as consistent Ohio State player Zed Key followed up a rough game at Purdue with a strong performance against Maryland. Now, the Buckeyes center hopes to do it again and aga...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • DISPATCH.COM

Scores 14 in win Key registered 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT) and seven rebounds across 22 minutes during Sunday's 82-67 victory over Maryland.

Impact Key was held to just one point in last weekend's loss to Purdue, but he had more success against the Terrapins and flirted with a double-double in the win. He's now scored in double figures in four of his last six appearances and has averaged 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game during that time.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points in win Key totaled 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 21 minutes during Sunday's 61-56 win over Penn State.

Impact In the first half, Key came up limping after a collision with Penn State's Jalanni White and went straight to the locker room with a noticeable limp. However, he was able to return to the game just before halftime and appeared to be fine the rest of the way, notching his second straight game in double figures. Nonetheless, it's worth monitoring his status to make sure there are no lingering effects from his fall.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Approaches double-double as starter Key registered 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-3 FT), eight rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Thursday's 78-68 loss to Wisconsin.

Impact Key returned to the starting lineup at the Kohl Center after he came off the bench in Sunday's loss to Northwestern. Although his playing time didn't increase, the sophomore returned to form on the boards and came within two rebounds of a double-double. He's now started seven of the last eight games and has averaged 9.4 points and 6.5 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per contest during that time.

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting five Key is returning to the starting lineup Thursday against Wisconsin Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Aaron Young will head back to the bench as Key gets the nod against the Badgers. Key has started 10 of 13 games this season but has been up-and-down in those outings. He has three games scoring in double-figures and three games scoring under 10 in his last six starts.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter off the bench Sunday Key will be replaced by Kyle Young in the starting lineup Sunday, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact It is unclear as to why Key was removed from the Buckeyes starting lineup Sunday, though against Indiana, the starting five with Key on the bench and Kyle Young in found the most success. The 6-foot-8 forward averages 9.4 points and 5.9 rebounds in 22.8 minutes for the Buckeyes this season.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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