$1.4M NIL-valued Marvin Harrison Jr. joins the crowd to watch Ohio State WBB’s stunning 100-92 win over Caitlin Clark's Iowa
Former Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had quite a day at the Value City Arena in Columbus, witnessing a thrilling women’s basketball matchup that extended to overtime, with the Buckeyes securing a 100-92 victory over No. 2 Iowa.
The game had a record-breaking attendance of 18,660 fans, marking the largest crowd for any indoor women's college basketball game this season. Among the spectators cheering for the Buckeyes was $1.4 million NIL-valued Marvin Harrison Jr.
The official Ohio State Athletics Instagram account shared a courtside image of Harrison Jr. watching the game and captioned it:
“MHJ in the 🏡. Buckeyes supporting Buckeyes🤝”
Despite Iowa's Caitlin Clark scoring an impressive 45 points, Ohio State put an end to the Hawkeyes' 15-game winning streak. Cotie McMahon led the Buckeyes with a career-high 33 points, contributing to the team's 15-3 season record and 6-1 standing in Big Ten play. Jacy Sheldon also added 24 points to the home team's scoreboard.
The victory sets the stage for Ohio State's upcoming challenges, with back-to-back road games against Illinois and Purdue, followed by a home game against Wisconsin on Feb. 1.
Also read: Caitlin Clark responds to her injury and after-effects of collision with Ohio State fan: "Obviously that didn't work"
Marvin Harrison Jr. NFL Draft 2024
In the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, Marvin Harrison Jr. is creating significant buzz. Despite limited playing time as a freshman, Harrison Jr. seized his opportunity and delivered exceptional performances in his sophomore and junior seasons.
With back-to-back 14-touchdown, 1,200-plus receiving yard campaigns, he earned numerous accolades, including being a two-time Unanimous All-American and a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection.
Standing at 6'4" and weighing 205 lbs, he has the ideal WR1 physique. Known for his pro-ready releases, exceptional route-running and rare ball-tracking ability, he has become a nightmare for defenses.
While his weaknesses include a lack of tackle-breaking ability, the overall consensus is that Marvin Harrison Jr. is a can't-miss prospect.
Experts believe he's as close to a sure thing as one can find in the NFL draft, projecting a quick transition to the highest level.
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