PHOTOS: E.J. Liddell during his career at Ohio State
The Ohio State basketball season has come to an end, and all indications point to the same for Ohio State All-American forward E.J. Liddell. The All-Big Ten first-teamer started off his career in Columbus as a decent player but transformed himself each of his following two seasons at OSU into one of the best in the country.
From his time playing down on the blocks, to becoming a legitimate three-point threat, to his defensive prowess and ability to play defense and block shots, he made an undeniable impact on almost every game he was a part of over the last two seasons.
He flirted with the NBA in the offseason last year and there’s little doubt that he’ll pull the trigger on the game’s highest level for the upcoming 2022 NBA draft as a projected first-round pick.
In honor of his time at Ohio State, we’ve gone back through our image library to pick out some of the best pictures of Liddell’s time on the court on the banks of the Olentangy. From his freshman year through his last game against Villanova, here are some of the best photos of Liddell in the scarlet and gray.
Cherish the great ambassador he was and will no doubt continue to be for the program.
NCAA Basketball: Ohio State at Kentucky
Dec 21, 2019; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) shoots over…
Dec 21, 2019; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) shoots over Kentucky Wildcats forward Nate Sestina (1) during the first half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Michigan at Ohio State
Mar 1, 2020; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) dives for a…
Mar 1, 2020; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) dives for a loose ball against the Michigan Wolverines during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Illinois at Ohio State
Mar 5, 2020; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) celebrates as time…
Mar 5, 2020; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) celebrates as time winds down during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Basketball: Illinois State at Ohio State
Nov 25, 2020; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) draws the foul…
Nov 25, 2020; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) draws the foul while defended by Illinois State Redbirds forward Abdou Ndiaye (4) during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
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Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, center, tries to pass as Morehead State forward Johni Broome, left,…
Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, center, tries to pass as Morehead State forward Johni Broome, left, and guard Ta’lon Cooper defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020. Ohio State won 77-44. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
NCAA Basketball: Ohio State at Notre Dame
Dec 8, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Dane Goodwin (23) loses…
Dec 8, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Dane Goodwin (23) loses the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) defends in the first half at the Purcell Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell (32) steps over Notre Dame’s Cormac Ryan (5) while competing for a…
Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell (32) steps over Notre Dame’s Cormac Ryan (5) while competing for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) is guarded by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mamadou Doucoure…
Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) is guarded by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mamadou Doucoure (11) during the second half of Wednesday’s NCAA Division I basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Oh. on December 23, 2020. Ohio State won the game 80-68.
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Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) reacts after making a shot while defended by Rutgers…
Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) reacts after making a shot while defended by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Mamadou Doucoure (11) during the second half of Wednesday’s NCAA Division I basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus, Oh. on December 23, 2020.
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NCAA Basketball: Ohio State at Northwestern
Dec 26, 2020; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) and Northwestern Wildcats…
Dec 26, 2020; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) and Northwestern Wildcats center Ryan Young (15) battle for the ball in the first half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
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