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FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Transfer rules have generated a lot of comings and goings in the Ohio State basketball program. Add a preseason practice schedule affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and it’s no wonder coach Chris Holtmann is still trying to figure out where all the pieces will fit. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
No. 23 Ohio State still piecing together lineup, schedule

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2020 11:55 AM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Transfers and other factors led to a lot of recent

Illinois' Da'Monte Williams, center, loses control of the ball as Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, and Luther Muhammad defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 19 Ohio State rallies to beat No. 23 Illinois 71-63

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 05, 2020 09:25 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With one of Ohio State's key big men out with an ankle

Ohio State forward Andre Wesson, left, goes up to shoot in front of Michigan forward Brandon Johns, center, and guard Zavier Simpson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 23 Buckeyes surge late to beat No. 19 Michigan 77-63

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 01, 2020 08:08 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After slogging through a miserable January, No. 23 Ohio

Maryland's Eric Ayala, right, shoots over Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Muhammad scores 22, No. 25 Ohio State tops No. 7 Maryland

By Nicole Kraft Feb. 23, 2020 06:34 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann sat across from Luther

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, posts up against Rutgers Geo Baker, top, and Shaq Carter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson brothers lift Ohio State over Rutgers 72-66

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 12, 2020 09:26 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rutgers and Ohio State are prime examples of how

Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) congratulates Brevin Pritzl (1) after Pritzl hit a three-point basket against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Pritzl scores 19, Wisconsin cruises past Ohio State 70-57

By Genaro C. Armas Feb. 09, 2020 03:16 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl was looking down at the

Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) shoots over Ohio State's Kyle Young (25) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Penn State tops No. 21 Ohio State 90-76

By Travis Johnson Jan. 18, 2020 04:38 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Although foul trouble kept him on the bench for

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, left, takes a shot against Nebraska's Dachon Burke during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 80-68. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 21 Buckeyes beat Nebraska, snap 4-game losing streak

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 14, 2020 08:40 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann came into his post-game

Indiana guard Rob Phinisee, center, shoots between Ohio State defenders Andre Wesson, in back, and D.J. Carton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Green, Phinisee lead Indiana past No. 11 Ohio State 66-54

By Michael Marot Jan. 11, 2020 02:42 PM EST
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Devonte Green scored 19 points Saturday and Rob

Southeast Missouri State's Quatarrius Wilson, left, passes the ball underneath the basket as Ohio State's E.J. Liddell defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 5 Buckeyes bounce back, rout Southeast Missouri State

By Steve Helwagen Dec. 17, 2019 09:19 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann was interested to see how

Southeast Missouri State's Oscar Kao, right, drives to the basket against Ohio State's C.J. Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at Ohio State Buckeyes 12/17/2019

Dec. 17, 2019 08:11 PM EST

Minnesota guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) shoots over Ohio State guard D.J. Carton in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota knocks off No. 3 Ohio State 84-71

By Dave Campbell Dec. 15, 2019 08:55 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With an eight-day break between games, Ohio State coach

Penn State head coach Patrick Chambers shouts to his team against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 104-74. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson, No. 6 Ohio State cruise past Penn State 106-74

By Nicole Kraft Dec. 07, 2019 02:57 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Penn State pulled within eight points of Ohio State just

Ohio State's Kaleb Wesson, right, turns to shoot over Morgan State's Jamar Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Morgan State 90-57. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Wesson's perfection leads Ohio State over Morgan State 90-57

By Nicole Kraft Nov. 29, 2019 11:25 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Andre Wesson had a perfect day— at least on the

Kent State forward Phil Whittington, center, goes up to shoot between Ohio State guard Luther Muhammad, left, and forward Kaleb Wesson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State withstands Kent State rally before winning 71-52

By Steve Helwagen Nov. 25, 2019 08:58 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State had run through its first five opponents this

UMass-Lowell's Obadiah Noel, right, tries to shoot over Ohio State's Alonzo Gaffney during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 18 Ohio State routs UMass Lowell 76-56

By Steve Helwagen Nov. 10, 2019 06:20 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 18 Ohio State hopes the latest tuneup game will have

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, looks for an open pass as Cincinnati's Tre Scott defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 18 Ohio State pulls away to beat Cincinnati 64-56

By Steve Helwagen Nov. 06, 2019 11:07 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann was so exasperated with

FILE- In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, Ohio State's Andre Wesson (24) is defended by Creighton's Mitch Ballock, left, and Ty-Shon Alexander (5), in an NCAA college basketball game in Omaha, Neb. A strong finish to last year's regular season could not push Creighton into the NCAA Tournament. The Bluejays are using the disappointment for motivation. Preseason All-Big East pick Alexander is among four returning starters. Marcus Zegarowski, Davion Mintz and Mitch Ballock also are back. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, file)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Creighton Bluejays 11/15/2018

Oct. 23, 2019 10:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 14, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Indiana in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Chicago. Ohio State looks to rebound after a disappointing, inconsistent season last year. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 18 Ohio State hopes to rebound after up and down season

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 23, 2019 10:43 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After a disappointing rollercoaster of a season, Ohio State's

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson reacts to a foul call during the first half of a second round men's college basketball game against Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Houston moves into Sweet 16 for first time in 35 years

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 25, 2019 12:23 AM EDT
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Houston's fans chanted "Sweet 16" in the final minute of the