Ohio State, Gayle and Michigan

UM guard Roddy Gayle Jr. looks to 'prove' himself in return to Ohio State
Gayle caught heavy flak from Ohio State fans after he announced he was transferring to Michigan last April. The brunt of the backlash he received came on social media, though Gayle admitted there were times he felt uneasy being out in public. “I received a lot of hate for that. At end of the day, I get it. It’s fans being fans,” Gayle said.
Michigan basketball’s Roddy Gayle Jr. has been waiting 10 months for Ohio State boos
"It’s realistically not just any other game," Roddy Gayle Jr. told Free Press. "I wouldn't say it’s personal, but it’s a big game. Especially for me."
After receiving death threats, Michigan transfer Roddy Gayle returning to face Ohio State
Former Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. endured significant backlash in transferring to Michigan. Sunday, he'll return to play against the Buckeyes.
‘The Roddy Gayle section’ and the people who have led and followed Roddy Gayle Jr. through every step
Roddy Gayle Jr. made the decision to leave Ohio State and transfer to Michigan. On Sunday, he returns to Columbus.
Roddy Gayle Jr. eyeing ‘bragging rights’ in return to Columbus
Even with love swirling in the air, the Valentine’s Day festivities will likely come to an abrupt end in Columbus, as the No. 20 Michigan men’s basketball team heads south on Saturday. Chief among the Wolverines anticipating the homecoming is junior guard Roddy Gayle Jr.
Michigan Hoops Star Recalls Death Threats Amid Transfer From Ohio State
The Michigan Wolverines are scheduled to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes this coming Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, a game that will mark the return of former OSU star Roddy Gayle, Jr.
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler previews Michigan game, Roddy Gayle return
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler talks with reporters before hosting Michigan in this Feb. 14, 2025 press conference.
Roddy Gayle Jr. provides spark off the bench in win over Purdue
When a player is in a slump and is pulled from the starting lineup, two things can happen — it ignites something within, and their play improves, or it bruises their confidence, and they can’t quite get their groove back.
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With Ohio State up next, Michigan’s ex-Buckeye recalls ‘the hate’ over transfer
ANN ARBOR — When Roddy Gayle Jr. entered the transfer portal after last season, him simply considering Michigan as an option ...
Michigan basketball vs. Ohio State prediction: Can U-M make it 6 straight wins?
The Wolverines will look to extend their Big Ten winning streak to 6 games against rival Ohio State, a key rival, and Roddy Gayle Jr.'s former team.
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Michigan’s Roddy Gayle Jr. discusses ‘hate’ from Ohio State fans, looking forward to ‘opportunity to go back to Columbus and perform’
In an era of rampant player movement, Michigan Wolverines basketballjunior guard Roddy Gayle Jr. made one of the most ...
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Two Wolverines shake recent struggles to help Michigan take down Purdue
The Wolverines took down No. 7 Purdue 75-73 on Tuesday night and went to bed in first place in the Big Ten. Danny Wolf led ...
Michigan HC Dusty May explains decision to bench Roddy Gayle Jr., insert Rubin Jones in starting lineup
Michigan men's basketball head coach Dusty May explained his decision to bench guard Roddy Gayle Jr., insert Rubin Jones into ...
Michigan basketball holds on for 75-73 Big Ten victory over Purdue
The Michigan Wolverines defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 75-73, marking their first top-10 victory since February 2022. Roddy ...
Wolf scores 15 and No. 20 holds off No. 7 Purdue 75-73
Danny Wolf scored 15 points, including a pair of free throws in the final seconds, to lead No. 20 Michigan to its fifth ...
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Michigan basketball blows big first-half lead but finishes strong in 70-67 win at Indiana
Michigan Wolverines basketball went with a different starting lineup Saturday at Indiana, replacing junior guard Roddy Gayle ...