Deshaun Thomas was the NCAA Tournament's scoring leader last March. Before the Buckeyes were eliminated in the Final Four, Deshaun Thomas really showed what he can do offensively, and improved his NBA draft stock. This year his NBA Draft stock plateaued, after jumping greatly his sophomore season. Deshaun Thomas will now enter the draft and see where his fortunes lie. Thomas … [Read more...] about Deshaun Thomas leaves Ohio St, enters Draft, where does he fit?
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Final Four: Who Advances in New Orleans?
Go back two weeks ago, back when Kendall Marshall had two healthy wrists, when Duke and Missouri were both legitimate threats to reach the Final Four, when Fab Melo was preparing to lead a veteran-laden Syracuse squad to the promised land. Self-proclaimed bracket experts were diligently breaking down each of the tournament’s 32 pairings, laboriously pursuing every angle of … [Read more...] about Final Four: Who Advances in New Orleans?
Ohio State just too big and strong for Northwestern: 75-73
Ohio State came in 33-2 and winners of 13 straight versus Northwestern when nationally ranked. So you had to like the chances of the nation's #10 team in Evanston. When you saw them make their first six shots and jump out to a 69% to 35% field goal average (nearly double) about halfway through the first half, I'm sure you liked their chances even more. Give Northwestern … [Read more...] about Ohio State just too big and strong for Northwestern: 75-73
Illini Brandon Paul Drops 43! Illinois Stuns #5 Ohio State!
Illinois wing Brandon Paul was incredibly efficient tonight, becoming the 1st college basketball player in the last 15 years to score 43+ on 15 or fewer field goal attempts. It's the third most single game points by an Illini in program history. His heroics carried the Illini to a 79-74 victory at home over the #5 Ohio State Buckeyes. What a special performance. There is … [Read more...] about Illini Brandon Paul Drops 43! Illinois Stuns #5 Ohio State!
#2 Ohio State (ment) Game: Buckeyes Crush #4 Duke 85-63
In the transition from 2010 to 2011, the Ohio State Buckeyes lost Evan Turner, the man who swept all the national college basketball player of the year awards, but got better. Last year they were the tournament's overall #1 seed, lost a couple key guys this offseason, but may be better this year than they were last year. They certainly looked the part Tuesday night. This was … [Read more...] about #2 Ohio State (ment) Game: Buckeyes Crush #4 Duke 85-63
#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
Ohio State’s Forgotten Freshman, Deshaun Thomas
Blind resumes are ever-so popular this time of year in college basketball with Selection Sunday nearing. Instead of comparing two teams, let's compare the per game averages of Player A and Player B: Player A - 18.2 min, 11.7 pts, 5.4 rebs Player B - 12.5 min, 4.9 pts, 2.7 rebs Per game, Player A has played 25 percent more minutes, scored nearly three times as much, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Forgotten Freshman, Deshaun Thomas
Ohio State’s Deshaun Thomas: The Forgotten Star Freshman
When it comes to the number one team in the nation, the Ohio State Buckeyes, people usually start by talking about their stud freshman Jared Sullinger, who might just be the best player in the nation. Seniors David Lighty and William Buford should end up on NBA rosters next year, even though Will has taken a big step back this year. Then there's that phenomenal freshmen … [Read more...] about Ohio State’s Deshaun Thomas: The Forgotten Star Freshman