Ohio State’s tough, high-energy glue guy who does the dirty work
In the 2017-18 season, Jae’Sean Tate led Ohio State with 14.3 points per game and ranked second with 6.4 rebounds per contest, a pretty loud sign that he was far more than a role player[2]. His calling card is physicality: he’s strong, rebounds well for his size, defends with edge, and brings a relentless motor that coaches usually love and opponents usually hate[3]. The catch? His game has long hinged on toughness and interior force more than perimeter shooting, so he fits best on a team that values versatility, effort, and grit over spacing[3].
