Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) grabs a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger goes up for a basket against Purdue forward Travis Carroll, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. At left is Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith Jr. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson (23) drives against Ohio State guard Aaron Craft in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) goes up for a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. At right is Purdue forward Robbie Hummel. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Purdue guard Terone Johnson (0) drives around Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State guard William Buford drives around Purdue guard Lewis Jackson in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference men's tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. At left is Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) reacts after scoring a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson (23) goes up for a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. Ohio State guard William Buford looks on. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State guard William Buford and Purdue guard Terone Johnson, right, battle for a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) goes up for a shot against Purdue guard/forward D.J. Byrd (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) blocks a shot by Purdue guard Lewis Jackson in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State head coach Thad Matta talks to his team during a time out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter argues with an official in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) celebrates in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. Ohio State won 88-71. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard/forward D.J. Byrd (21) drives to a basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State guard William Buford (44) takes a shot against Purdue forward Sandi Marcius and guard/forward D.J. Byrd (21) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. Ohio State won 88-71. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue forward Robbie Hummel (4) blocks a shot by Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson drives in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger shoots in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Purdue cheerleaders perform in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson drives to the basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Purdue forward Robbie Hummel blocks a shot by Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State players huddle before the star of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger drives in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Purdue mascot performs in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State fans are seen in the stands in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State fans are seen in the stands in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas drives to the basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger goes up for a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Ohio State guard William Buford goes up for a basket in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. Ohio State won 88-71. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State head coach Thad Matta directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Terone Johnson drives against Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Terone Johnson and Ohio State guard William Buford (44) battle for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson drives in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard/forward D.J. Byrd takes a shot in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson drives in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Lewis Jackson drives to the basket in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Terone Johnson drives against Ohio State guard William Buford in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas drives in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger goes up for a shot against Purdue forward Travis Carroll in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger goes up for a shot against Purdue guard/forward D.J. Byrd in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Terone Johnson drives against Ohio State guard Lenzelle Smith, Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. Ohio State won 88-71. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Terone Johnson drives against Ohio State guard Aaron Craft in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue guard Terone Johnson drives against Ohio State guard Aaron Craft in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. Ohio State won 88-71. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. Ohio State won 88-71. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Deshaun Thomas (1) is seen in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger takes a shot against Purdue forward Robbie Hummel in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Purdue head coach Matt Painter directs his team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)