- By Chris - November 28th, 2008
Expect extended minutes for Mullens
Ohio State
2-0, 0-0 Big Ten
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November 29, 2008
12:00 PM ET - BTN
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The Schott
Columbus, OH
Samford
3-1, 0-0 Southern
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Ohio State welcomes the 3-1 Samford Bulldogs to Value City Morgue for a nooner that will serve as a final tuneup before tough contests next week against Miami, Fl and Notre [...]
- By Chris - November 24th, 2008
The Ghost not shooting a three! (AP: T. Gilliam)
Looks like someone is gaining confidence. After scoring 9 points (3/6 treys) in the opener, Jon Diebler led all scorers with 17 points as Ohio State slipped past Bowling Green 61-57 tonight in the Schott.
The sophomore who struggled mightily with stand-on-the-perimeter-and-launch-three-itis last year, looked to drive the [...]
- By Corey - November 24th, 2008
The next dynamic duo at Ohio State.
J.Davidson (Bucknuts)
Ohio State
1-0, 0-0 Big Ten
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November 24, 2008
8:00 PM ET - BTN
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The Schott
Columbus, OH
Bowling Green
3-1, 0-0 MAC
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While we wait to see where the football Buckeyes will be playing come January, Thad’s boys will help ease the wait time, taking on Bowling Green in [...]
- By Chris - November 20th, 2008
On the DL: 7 points, 7 blocks (J. Davidson)
The new look Buckeyes used a balance attack including a career high 7 blocks from one Dallas Swatterdale to run away from Delaware State 70-42 tonight in St. John Arena.
The true sophomore added 7 points with his swat count while freshman Wil Buford and David Lighty added [...]
- By Chris - November 20th, 2008
Hoops Squad Set to Begin 2008-09 Season
Lost in Michigan Week is the fact Thad Matta’s troops begin the regular season tonight at 6:30pm against Delaware State. The game takes place in a real basketball venue, St. John Arena, and can be seen on the Big Ten Network.
There are still plenty of tickets available to [...]
- By Corey - November 13th, 2008
Thad embarks on coaching another young team.
While visions of revenge on the Illini dance in your head, the Buckeye hoopsters start their season tonight with a exhibition tilt against NAIA Division II Walsh University, who has already played three games.
The Cavaliers lost an exhibition game to Akron 83-81, but have won two regular season games [...]
- By Chris - November 6th, 2008
No Dallas, no dance
Thad Matta received a double dose of bad news along the baseline in the form of a minor injury an announcement of ineligibility.
First up is the NCAA’s decision that juco transfer Nikola Kecman must sit out the first 12 games as punishment for playing for a Serbian team featuring professional players.
Though it [...]
- By Chris - October 30th, 2008
Much like the Ohio State offense, I struggled to come up with something to hang my hat on today, so I present to you various items to digest in hopes one of them might sneak past the goal line.
Sutton Goes Under the Knife
Though an emotional letdown wouldn’t be much of a shock, the Buckeyes should [...]
- By Chris - October 27th, 2008
Buford, Offut, Crater and Mullens all hope to see significant minutes this season. (J. Davidson)
Excited to get my first look at this year’s hoops squad, I ventured down to the Schott on Saturday to catch the one and only practice/scrimmage session open to the public. Fans were allowed into the lower bowl and I’d guess [...]
- By Chris - October 23rd, 2008
Turner: ‘08-’09 team MVP? I say yes (J. Davidson)
There weren’t any real significant developments on the hoops front in the last week but I rounded up a few nuggets for you to peruse.
While you’re throwing down RBV’s or ice cold brews on campus this Saturday, don’t forget about the open hoops practice from [...]