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Scottie Pippen's Son Transfers to Big Ten Program

Scottie Pippen's Son Transfers to Big Ten Program

Summary

Scottie Pippen's son, Justin Pippen, will move from Cal to play basketball for the Ohio State Buckeyes. After showing strong performance last season, he is expected to take a significant role in the upcoming college basketball season.

Key Facts

  • Justin Pippen is the son of NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen.
  • He is transferring from Cal to Ohio State University to play for the Buckeyes.
  • Pippen moved to Cal after his time with the Michigan Wolverines.
  • Last season, he averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game.
  • He joins Ohio State to fill the spot of Devin Royal, who transferred out.
  • The Ohio State team also gains two new recruits: Anthony Thompson and Alex Smith.
  • Ohio State was ranked No. 8 in the NCAA Tournament last year.

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