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Ohio State's Duane Washington Jr. (4) drives against Oral Roberts' Carlos Jürgens (11) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Shocked Buckeyes look ahead after early tournament exit

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 23, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Oral Roberts' Kevin Obanor (0) gets pressure from Ohio State's Justin Ahrens, center, and E.J. Liddell (32) during the first half of a First Round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Oral Roberts shocks Ohio State, first big upset of NCAAs

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 19, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo yells to players during the second half of a First Four game against UCLA in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

By The Associated Press Mar. 19, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

Boise State guard Derrick Alston Jr. shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU in the first round of the NIT, Thursday, March 18, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Clemson Tigers 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:16 PM EDT

FILE - Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert prepares to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Loyola Marymount in Spokane, Wash., in this Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, file photo. Kispert has made The Associated Press All-America first team, announced Tuesday, March 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Shooting the 3: Oral Roberts has put in the long-range work

By Dave Campbell Mar. 18, 2021 06:05 PM EDT

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. (4) celebrates as against Ohio State takes the lead over against Purdue during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. Ohio State defeated Purdue 87-78 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten-toughened Ohio State back on track after late skid

By Dave Campbell Mar. 17, 2021 07:35 PM EDT

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn (21) goes up for a dunk against Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball championship game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 3 Illinois beats No. 9 Ohio State to take Big Ten title

By Michael Marot Mar. 14, 2021 11:41 PM EDT

Ohio State guard CJ Walker (13) shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks (55) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Buckeyes edge No. 4 Michigan, make Big Ten title game

By Michael Marot Mar. 13, 2021 08:52 PM EST

Ohio State forward Zed Key (23) shoots over Purdue center Zach Edey (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Buckeyes beat No. 21 Purdue in OT, make Big Ten semis

By Michael Marot Mar. 12, 2021 10:10 PM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rice Owls at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) and Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) go up for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Ohio State ends skid, holds off Minnesota 79-75

By Michael Marot Mar. 11, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Washington State's Efe Abogidi (0) dunks against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/11/2021

Mar. 10, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Illinois guard Adam Miller, bottom, passes against Ohio State forward Justice Sueing during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, March 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Dosunmu's return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 06, 2021 06:30 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann continues to argue after being whistled for a technical foul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Michigan St beats No. 4 Ohio St 71-67, improves NCAA resume

By Larry Lage Feb. 26, 2021 12:37 AM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker (13) shoots on Penn State's John Harrar (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
No. 4 Ohio State tops Penn State 92-82 for 7th straight win

By Travis Johnson Feb. 18, 2021 10:42 PM EST

Maryland guard Aaron Wiggins, left, is fouled by Ohio State forward Seth Towns during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Young's 18 points help No. 4 Ohio State top Maryland 73-65

By David Ginsburg Feb. 09, 2021 12:14 AM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza (55) makes a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Balanced Ohio State rallies past Iowa in Top-10 matchup

By John Bohnenkamp Feb. 04, 2021 09:19 PM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker and Wisconsin's Brad Davison go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Liddell helps No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 10 Wisconsin 74-62

By Steve Megargee Jan. 23, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Purdue guard Eric Hunter, left, goes up for a shot against Ohio State forward Zed Key during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ivey's late 3 finishes Purdue's rally past No. 15 Ohio State

By Nicole Kraft Jan. 19, 2021 09:14 PM EST

Ohio State Head Coach Chris Holtmann looks on from the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Liddell, No. 21 Ohio St power past No. 14 Illinois 87-81

By Terry Towery Jan. 16, 2021 04:05 PM EST