{
  "id": 10432640,
  "title": "Ohio State’s Lee Aaliya waited 3 years for this chance with the Buckeyes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/ohio-states-lee-aaliya-waited-3-years-for-this-chance-with-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T11:33:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ohio-state-lee-aaliya-waited-113334846.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In December 2025, Argentinian forward Lee Aaliya, who had initially committed to Michigan, made a decision to pursue a collegiate career at Ohio State. After facing multiple setbacks, including a lack of NCAA eligibility and not being cleared to play for Michigan, Aaliya officially joined the Buckeyes' roster in late August, three years after his initial commitment to Michigan. Standing outside the Schottenstein Center weight room, Aaliya expressed his excitement about being a part of the Ohio State program and emphasized his dedication to learning English and contributing to the team.",
  "summary": "This isn't the first time Ohio State's Lee Aaliya tried to play NCAA men's basketball, but it's the first time he has been successful. Here's why.",
  "key_points": [
    "Argentinian forward Lee Aaliya commits to Ohio State in December 2025.",
    "Aaliya faces NCAA eligibility issues and stays away from Michigan.",
    "He joins Buckeyes roster in late August after three years of waiting."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Iowa football set to host 'College GameDay' vs. Ohio State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/iowa-football-set-to-host-college-gameday-vs-ohio-state",
        "published": "2026-09-28T11:30:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}