Ohio State guard Abel Porter has career cut short because of heart condition

Previously, coach Chris Holtmann failed to disclose Porter's medical condition but said it was not related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"This has been a difficult past few weeks for Abel and his family," Holtmann said in a statement shared by ESPN and other outlets. "He is a tremendous person and I know he is very appreciative for the opportunity to be a Buckeye. Abel has expressed how thankful he is for the fantastic medical care he has received. He will remain a part of our program."

Porter was once a walk-on at Utah State before he earned a scholarship and became a full-time starter. He played in all 34 games last season and averaged career highs in scoring (5.6 PTS), assists (3.2), rebounds (2.4) and minutes per game (25.6) while shooting 38.2% from the field and 29.7% from three-point range. 

According to Colin Hass-Hill of Eleven Warriors, Porter was set to begin the year behind CJ Walker and Duane Washington Jr. on the Ohio State depth chart. 

While at Utah State, Porter completed a two-year church mission trip to Russia.