Malaki Branham is the first Buckeye player to win Big Ten Freshman of the Year since D'Angelo Russell in 2014-15, and was also named third-team All-Big Ten.
Amid ups and downs during the regular season, E.J. Liddell was the constant for Ohio State. Entering postseason play, his teammates need him to be even better.
Chris Holtmann is already getting “a ton of calls” about his assistant coaching vacancy, but says he'll take a closer look at candidates after the season is over.
Chris Holtmann was not pleased with Ohio State's effort against Michigan, which included giving up a 14-1 run that changed the game in the second half.
Ohio State honored Joey Brunk, Cedric Russell, Jamari Wheeler, Jimmy Sotos, E.J. Liddell, Justin Ahrens and Kyle Young before its final home game of the year.
Ohio State must win its final home game of the season, a 12:30 p.m. meeting with Michigan, to have a chance at a double bye in the Big Ten Tournament next week.
Tom Izzo says he was "disappointed" in Ohio State's home crowd on Thursday night, saying "the way they were playing, this place should be rocking and packed."
Chris Holtmann praised Joey Brunk's work ethic and E.J. Liddell said he was impressed with Brunk's career night after OSU's 80-69 win over Michigan State Thursday.
