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Jamison Battle announces transfer from Minnesota to Ohio State

NCAA Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament First Round - Nebraska vs Minnesota

Mar 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Jamison Battle (10) gestures after making a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota’s second-leading scorer Jamison Battle decided to transfer to Ohio State for his final college season, the fifth-year forward announced on his Instagram account.

The 6-foot-7 Battle was a preseason All-Big Ten pick who missed the first four games of the season with a foot injury and played through back trouble down the stretch. He averaged 12.4 points per game with career-low shooting rates of 37.1 percent from the floor and 31.1 percent from 3-point range. He made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat Rutgers on March 2.

Gophers coach Ben Johnson said after Battle participated in the team’s senior day ceremony that he was leaning toward turning pro, but he entered the portal to keep his options open.

Battle had a superb debut season with the Gophers in 2021-22, when he averaged 17.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game with 36.6% shooting from 3-point range. The Minnesota native transferred home after playing his first two seasons at George Washington.

The Gophers finished 9-22 overall in 2022-23 and in last place in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes were second-to-last before winning three games at the Big Ten Tournament to reach the semifinals. They finished 16-19.