Before they played in what could be both of their final games at the Schottenstein Center on Saturday, Ohio State honored CJ Walker and Kyle Young during Senior Day festivities.
Ohio State held a pregame ceremony recognizing the two seniors on Saturday before the start of its final game of the regular season against Illinois.
Its Senior Day for CJ Walker and Kyle Young pic.twitter.com/WSeKBpmx9D
— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) March 6, 2021
A special moment for two guys who represent what it means to be a Buckeye.#Team122 #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/pwEExhuJFq
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 6, 2021
How lucky are we? #ThankYouSeniors #Team122 pic.twitter.com/ANY4mZwu1l
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 6, 2021
Ohio State also released a video before the game featuring their teammates about the impact Walker and Young have made on the Buckeyes during their time at Ohio State.
On Senior Night, #Team122 reflects on the impact that Kyle Young and CJ Walker have had on the team on and off the court.#GoBuckeyes #ThankYouSeniors pic.twitter.com/uUR385fazc
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 6, 2021
After the game, Ohio State released videos paying tribute to Walker and Young individually.
To the captain, thank you for everything @cjwalk13 pic.twitter.com/yX6mtSNWhv
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 6, 2021
To the heart and soul, thank you for everything @kyle_young25 pic.twitter.com/SNyYEDmbPf
— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) March 6, 2021
Because the NCAA gave all players a free year of eligibility this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's still possible either one of them could opt to return to Ohio State for one more year. Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann said Friday, though, that Walker is planning to pursue a professional career after this season while Young remains undecided on whether he will stay for the 2021-22 season.
With Senior Night being tomorrow, to all my Buckeye friends, family, and supporters. I just want to say THANK YOU Im forever grateful to not only represent myself, but Ohio State as a family! #UnfinishedBusiness pic.twitter.com/aoEZpLQxEQ
— Cj Walker (@cjwalk13) March 5, 2021
Congrats to @cjwalk13 on SR Day!
— Chris Holtmann (@ChrisHoltmann) March 6, 2021
*OSU Graduate (working on 2nd degree)
*Led Team in Assists, FT%, 2nd in Steals,2nd in MPG
*Played or qualified for NCAA Trny every yr
*Tremendous leader!
Thank you for representing our program in such a 1st class way. We love and appreciate you! pic.twitter.com/Cjzp9rDoKw
Congrats to @kyle_young25 on SR Day!
— Chris Holtmann (@ChrisHoltmann) March 6, 2021
*OSU Grad (Working on Masters)
*12th Player in the history of our program to qualify/play in 4 straight NCAA tournaments
*600/500 + Pts/Rebounds
*Increased Pts/Rebounds/3 pt %, FT% all 4 Years
Thank you KY. We love and appreciate you! pic.twitter.com/vbexslYYDt
