Ohio State’s Devin Royal Injured, Will Miss Appalachian State Game

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Ohio State’s Devin Royal Injured, Will Miss Appalachian State Game

Ohio State’s Devin Royal, a key player in the Buckeyes’ men’s basketball lineup, will be sidelined for the game against Appalachian State on November 11 due to a hip injury. The 6-foot-6 guard/forward has been a starter for the team in the first two games of the season, but he has been dealing with this injury.

Injury Update on Devin Royal

During the game on November 7 against Purdue Fort Wayne, Royal played only 16 minutes and 46 seconds while navigating his injury. Ohio State’s head coach, Jake Diebler, indicated on November 10 that Royal was making efforts to regain his full health, but he would ultimately be a game-day decision.

Performance Metrics

So far this season, Royal has averaged:

Points: 14.0 per game
Rebounds: 5.5 per game
3-Point Shooting: 57.1% (4 for 7)
Overall Shooting: 58.3% (7 for 12)

In his career with Ohio State, spanning 66 games and 29 starts, he has posted an average of 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds. Last season, Royal made a significant impact as a sophomore, averaging 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds, solidifying his position in the starting lineup.