As we put the finishing touches on another season of non-conference play in college basketball, we can take stock of where a lot of programs are, and where they are not. In the Big Ten, the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes are clearly the class of the league. Yes, Wisconsin and Michigan are also ranked and we know they can ball. The Indiana Hoosiers are way better than any of us … [Read more...] about Is #2 Ohio State the Best Team in All of College Basketball?
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NBA Draft Stock Report (12/1/11)
The NBA Draft Stock Report checks in on which players have made a name for themselves in the past week; either helping or hurting their future draft position. These early pre-season tournaments give players great exposure matching up against marquee opponents on national television. In this week's addition, a season ending injury hurts one players stock while a first round … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report (12/1/11)
Ohio State leadership preaches respect in Penn State game
Perhaps no game in the history of college football has been under more intense scrutiny or scandal than the upcoming Ohio State game against Penn State. The Buckeyes are facing serious NCAA sanctions yet to be determined, but those woes pale in comparison to the situation in Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions are dealing … [Read more...] about Ohio State leadership preaches respect in Penn State game
#3 Ohio State Buckeyes: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #3 Ohio State Buckeyes: College Basketball 111 in 111
Amir Williams and Shannon Scott Will Give Ohio State Great Depth Next Season
Thad Matta is quietly doing a fantastic job of keeping Ohio State a perennial power not just in the Big Ten, but in all of college basketball. Adding McDonald's All-American's Shannon Scott and Amir Williams to the fold next season will only add to the Buckeye's core and once again make them one of the top teams in the country. (This is a Paul M. Banks/David Kay … [Read more...] about Amir Williams and Shannon Scott Will Give Ohio State Great Depth Next Season
Ohio State Pounds George Mason 98-66: NCAA 3rd Round Rapid Reaction
Not even a slow start could stop the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes from blowing out #8 George Mason 98-66 in front of essentially a home-crowd in the 3rd Round of the NCAA Tournament. As Gus Johnson so eloquently exclaimed "Home Cookin," because Cleveland native David Lighty was brilliant with a game-high 25 points on a perfect 7-of-7 shooting from behind the arc. Lighty wasn't … [Read more...] about Ohio State Pounds George Mason 98-66: NCAA 3rd Round Rapid Reaction
Ohio State Cruises Past UT-San Antonio 75-46: NCAA 2nd Round Rapid Reaction
Games can be unpredictable this time of year, after all this is why it's called "March Madness." The one exception has been the 1-16 matchup. As a matter of fact, the one seeds were a perfect 104-0 heading into the 2011 NCAA tournament. After Pittsburgh and Duke won by 23 and 32, respectively, Ohio State continued the streak by beating No. 16 seed UT-San Antonio 75-46. By: … [Read more...] about Ohio State Cruises Past UT-San Antonio 75-46: NCAA 2nd Round Rapid Reaction
#1 Ohio State Survives Late Run By Michigan, Advances to Championship Game
Ohio State led by 17 points over Michigan, 65 to 48, with less than two minutes left to play Saturday and it looked safe to say that the former would be playing in their third straight Big 10 championship game. Color commentator Clark Kellogg thought so too, as he made fun of coach Thad Matta for keeping his starters in the game. Matta's decision ended up being fortuitous, … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Survives Late Run By Michigan, Advances to Championship Game
#1 Ohio State Shows Signs of Vulnerability in First Big 10 Tournament Game
After running Wisconsin out of the gym in the regular season finale, many thought Ohio State would sail through the Big 10 Tournament with ease. This sentiment was short lived as they were taken down to the wire Friday in their first game against Northwestern. The Buckeyes were able to escape with an overtime victory 67-61, but it wasn't pretty. Northwestern and Ohio State … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Shows Signs of Vulnerability in First Big 10 Tournament Game
Ohio State Buckeyes Aaron Craft Maturing Before Our Eyes
On Friday, the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes experienced two things their team rarely experiences; an off-shooting performance and a close game resulting in overtime. Luckily for the Buckeyes, they were able to hold on and knock off the pesky Northwestern Wildcats by the score of 67-61 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Freshman Aaron Craft was particularly great on … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes Aaron Craft Maturing Before Our Eyes