For several seasons, Ohio State fans clamored for the program to find a true big man that could defend the rim at a high level and impact the game with his size. It appears the Buckeyes may have found that elusive piece in freshman center Felix Okpara.
The 6-11 center Read More
Ohio State utilized a dominant performance in the paint, where the Buckeyes outscored Maine 64-28, to blow out the Black Bears 95-61 on Wednesday at Value City Arena.
The Buckeyes (8-3, 1-0 Big Ten) reigned over the contest for much of the night, leading for all but 30 seconds while Read More
With Ohio State’s CBS Sports Classic battle against North Carolina knotted at 77 with 17.1 seconds remaining in regulation, Buckeye head coach Chris Holtmann opted to put the fate of the game in the hands of freshman forward Brice Sensabaugh.
Freshman guard Bruce Thornton initiated the action, finding Sensabaugh at Read More
Freshman forward Brice Sensabaugh led No. 23 Ohio State with 22 points as the Buckeyes were unable to hold off a furious second-half comeback by North Carolina, falling 89-84 in overtime in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
North Carolina (8-4) outscored Ohio State Read More
During its first eight games of the season, No. 23 Ohio State benefitted greatly from the play of veteran wing Isaac Likekele, who joined the Buckeyes as a transfer out of Oklahoma State in the offseason.
Serving in a variety of roles, Likekele has showcased the versatility that jumped out Read More
Hailing from Bay Shore, N.Y., Ohio State forward Zed Key grew up less than 50 miles from the most iconic venue in basketball: Madison Square Garden.
While the Garden typically serves as the home of the NBA’s New York Knicks and NHL’s New York Rangers, the renowned arena will also Read More
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
