Chris Holtmann, Malaki Branham and Jamari Wheeler all broke down their upcoming matchup with Indiana at a Wednesday press conference at the Schottenstein Center.
Back at it after COVID-19 issues created a three-week pause, Ohio State showed plenty of rust but outlasted Nebraska in overtime behind 35 points from Malaki Branham.
Kyle Young joined injured Buckeye forwards Justice Sueing and Seth Towns on Ohio State's unavailability report ahead of Sunday night's tip-off at Nebraska.
Ohio State is “on track” to return to the hardwood against Nebraska on Sunday, and Chris Holtmann has a positive outlook on the team's future despite its COVID-19 troubles.
A COVID-19 outbreak cost the Buckeyes their past two games, but Ohio State returned to practice Sunday ahead of Tuesday's scheduled matchup with New Orleans.
Chris Holtmann is concerned about the 17-day layoff for his team between games, but is pleased with Ohio State's non-conference résumé before the Big Ten gauntlet begins.
Chris Holtmann said he tried to salvage a game against Kentucky as recently as Sunday but the Buckeyes are in line to play New Orleans on Dec. 28 after canceling two games.
