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Ohio State somehow adds Puff Johnson to basketball roster after 5 seasons, multiple denied appeals
- On Friday, Franklin County Common Pleas Court judge Sheryl K. Munson granted a temporary restraining order giving Puff Johnson immediate eligibility through a full hearing set for Jan. 30, and The Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball program added him to its roster.
- Johnson and his lawyers say Penn State trainers misdiagnosed a right wrist injury from Dec. 10, and Ohio State filed a medical hardship waiver that the NCAA denied.
- Across five seasons, Puff Johnson has played 111 games with 31 starts, standing 6-8 and 210 pounds, averaging 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds.
- Availability for Saturday's game is unclear, as it is unlikely Puff Johnson would be ready against UCLA, but he could boost Ohio State in their NCAA Tournament pursuit.
- Johnson's legal path shows that after federal denials, he ref filed in state court relying on NCAA rules including the 2020-21 COVID 'free year' and the 10-game threshold.
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Ohio State G Puff Johnson set for 6th college season after legal win
After winning a temporary restraining order from Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio on Friday, guard Puff Johnson is set to join the Ohio State team immediately for his sixth season of college basketball.
·Georgia, United States
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Franklin County judge grants restraining order giving Puff Johnson eligibility
A Franklin County judge has granted a temporary restraining order that makes Puff Johnson eligible to join the Ohio State men's basketball team. Johnson had an appeal rejected by the NCAA as well as a federal court previously.
·United States
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