Ohio State's Taison Chatman entering transfer portal after three years

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Taison Chatman, a former four-star recruit, is entering the transfer portal after three seasons at Ohio State. The 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard averaged 3.1 points per game in 45 games over his three years with the Buckeyes, including a medical redshirt season due to injury. Chatman had some promising stretches of play in his redshirt sophomore season, but ultimately decided to enter the portal with two years of eligibility remaining.

Why it matters

Chatman was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school, and his departure is a setback for the Ohio State men's basketball program as they look to rebuild after a coaching change. The Buckeyes will now need to find a replacement in the backcourt and continue developing their young talent.

The details

Chatman played in only 17 games as a freshman due to an injury that slowed his development. He then suffered a torn ACL in his left knee that cost him the entire 2024-25 season. As a redshirt sophomore, Chatman showed flashes of his potential, scoring in double figures in three straight games at one point and shooting 47.1% from 3-point range on the season. However, he struggled to find consistent playing time and was unable to play in Ohio State's final two games of the year.

• Chatman played in 17 games as a freshman in the 2023-24 season.
• Chatman missed the entire 2024-25 season due to a torn ACL in his left knee.
• As a redshirt sophomore in 2025-26, Chatman averaged 4.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.

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What’s next

Chatman will now enter the transfer portal and look for a new program where he can continue his college basketball career with two years of eligibility remaining.