Although college basketball season may appear to be in full swing, things have ground to a halt for the Ohio State men’s basketball program.
After defeating Rutgers on a controversial buzzer-beater by guard Tanner Holden on Dec. 8, The 23rd-ranked Buckeyes (7-2, 1-0) received an eight-day-long break prior to their Read More
With five seconds remaining and Rutgers guard Caleb McConnell at the foul line looking to hit his second free-throw in a one-and-one opportunity with a two-point lead, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann turned to his bench.
Holtmann opted to replace forward Justice Sueing for transfer guard Tanner Holden, who Read More
Ohio State guard Tanner Holden drilled a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, as the Buckeyes opened Big Ten play with a 67-66 win over Rutgers on Thursday.
While Holden’s game-winner served as his only points of the night, he noted that his clutch moment can serve as a springboard for Read More
As Ohio State has shown continual growth during nonconference play, the Buckeyes identified an area in need of a jolt ahead of their Big Ten opener against Rutgers: rebounding.
Although the Buckeyes corral 41.0 rebounds per game, ranking third in the Big Ten, head coach Chris Holtmann is still searching Read More
Ohio State is set to tip off Big Ten play on Thursday after jumping out to a 6-2 start against nonconference opponents. However, the Buckeyes face a tall task in their conference opener, battling a defensive-minded Rutgers team, coming off a massive win over then-No. 10 Indiana on Saturday.
While Read More
Through eight games, the Ohio State men’s basketball team has already experienced several tests. The Buckeyes have battled a trio of ranked opponents in San Diego State, Texas Tech and Duke while they’ve continued to build chemistry with 10 new players, including five scholarship freshmen, on the roster.
Despite enduring Read More
No. 25 Ohio State’s offense dazzled, shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 56.5 percent from three-point range, as the Buckeyes cruised to a 96-59 win over St. Francis (Pa.) at Value City Arena on Saturday.
Ohio State (6-2) jumped ahead 27-11 with 12:09 to go in the first half, Read More
As Ohio State has had to rely heavily on its freshman class across the first few weeks of the season, no first-year player has carried more responsibility than guard Bruce Thornton.
Although freshman forward Brice Sensabaugh has led the Buckeyes in scoring through their first seven games, Thornton has been Read More
After battling a tough slate at the Maui Invitational, picking up a 2-1 record and fifth-place finish, No. 25 Ohio State was thrown into the fire again on Wednesday. Making the trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C., widely regarded as one of the toughest places to play in Read More
Facing its first true road environment of the season at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Wednesday, No. 25 Ohio State (5-2) was unable to overcome No. 17 Duke (7-2), falling 81-72 in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
The adverse atmosphere did not phase the Buckeyes early as Ohio State opened the game Read More
