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Former Ohio State Buckeyes Center Zed Key Commits to Dayton

Former Ohio State center Zed Key has found his new home.

Matt Galatzan

Mar 26, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key (23) motions to fans as he
Mar 26, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key (23) motions to fans as he / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA

Former Ohio State Buckeyes center Zed Key entered the NCAA Transfer Portal earlier this month after four seasons with the program.

On Monday, he found his new home, staying in the state of Ohio and committing to the Dayton Flyers.

Mar 26, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key (23) motions to fans as he
Mar 26, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key (23) motions to fans as he / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA

Key played 121 games with the Buckeyes since he debuted during the 2020-21 season, averaging over seven points and five rebounds per game over that time. Most recently, the Bay Shore, New York native saw action in 36 contests (his most in a single season), despite playing mostly off of the bench.

Key's best season came in 2022-23, when he averaged 10.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game.

The past two seasons have been less than Ohio State had hoped for in terms of record and post-season action. Despite that, upon his entry into the portal, Key said he is appreciative of Buckeye Nation for showing up to games and supporting the team.

"These last four years have been nothing short of a dream come true," Key said. "From the moment I arrived on campus, I felt embraced and accepted in this community and I'm forever grateful for every moment on and off the court. Playing for this university has been an honor that I will always cherish."

"To the fans who supported us through the ups and downs, I want to say thank you. You make this place special, and I will always consider Columbus a second home because of you."

Key will have one year of eligibility remaining with the Flyers.

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MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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