Ohio State Buckeyes
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg watches from courtside as the team plays against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Indiana defeated Nebraska 78-71. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
COVID outbreak at Nebraska postpones game at No. 19 Ohio St

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 01:01 PM EST

Ohio State's Justin Ahrens, left, dribbles past IUPUI's Nathan McClure during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell helps No. 19 Ohio State breeze past IUPUI 83-37

By Jacob Benge Jan. 18, 2022 09:21 PM EST

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler, right, brings the ball up court as Penn State's Dallion Johnson defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell scores 19, No. 16 Ohio St tops Penn St 61-56

By Jacob Benge Jan. 16, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Wisconsin's Chris Vogt (33) and Ohio State's Zed Key (23) go after a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 78-68. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 13 Wisconsin beats No. 16 Ohio State for 6th win a row

Jan. 13, 2022 09:18 PM EST

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, right, goes up to shoot in front of Northwestern guard Ty Berry during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Liddell leads No. 13 Ohio State past Northwestern 95-87

By Jacob Benge Jan. 09, 2022 07:58 PM EST

Indiana forward Race Thompson, left, defends against Ohio State guard Malaki Branham (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Jackson-Davis scores 27, Indiana shuts down No. 13 OSU 67-51

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 06, 2022 09:34 PM EST

Wisconsin's Johnny Davis (1) is defended by Purdue's Isaiah Thompson (11) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NBA Prospect Watch: Wisconsin's Davis breaking out

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2022 04:17 PM EST

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) celebrates a teammate's three-point shot against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Branham has big night, No. 13 Ohio State gets OT win

By Eric Olson Jan. 02, 2022 10:32 PM EST

Ohio State's Jamari Wheeler (55) shoots during warmups before playing against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Nebraska Cornhuskers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 07:46 PM EST

Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Ohio State won 73-55. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State-UT Martin game off due to Buckeyes' COVID issues

Dec. 19, 2021 05:40 PM EST

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, left, goes up for a shot over Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Ohio State won 73-55. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Liddell paces No. 21 Ohio State past No. 22 Wisconsin 73-55

By Jacob Benge Dec. 11, 2021 02:20 PM EST

Ohio State's Justin Ahrens, left, shoots over Towson's Nicolas Timberlake during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Young, Ahrens lead No. 21 Ohio State past Towson 85-74

By Jacob Benge Dec. 08, 2021 11:37 PM EST

Ohio State opens Big Ten play with 76-64 win over Penn State

Dec. 05, 2021 09:59 PM EST
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Kyle Young scored 16 points, E.J. Liddell added 14 points and Ohio State beat Penn State 76-64 on Sunday night in a Big Ten opener...

Ohio State's Kyle Young, right, looks for an open pass as Duke's Joey Baker defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State ices out No. 1 Duke in final minutes, wins 71-66

By Jacob Benge Dec. 01, 2021 12:05 AM EST

Ohio State guard Jimmy Sotos reaches for the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Florida on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Appleby's buzzer-beater sends No. 23 Florida past Ohio State

By Mark Didtler Nov. 24, 2021 11:25 PM EST

Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) reaches for a pass in front of Seton Hall guard Bryce Aiken (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Johnson hits game-winning 3, Ohio St. tops No. 21 Seton Hall

Nov. 22, 2021 08:46 PM EST

Ohio State center Joey Brunk (50) fouls Seton Hall guard Jared Rhoden during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)
Ohio State Buckeyes at Seton Hall Pirates 11/22/2021

Nov. 22, 2021 06:32 PM EST

Xavier's Paul Scruggs (1) drives to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Xavier leads wire to wire, beats No. 19 Ohio State 71-65

By Jacob Benge Nov. 18, 2021 10:18 PM EST

Bowling Green's Cam Young, left, blocks the shot of Ohio State's Zed Key during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 19 Ohio State balanced in 89-58 win over Bowling Green

By Jacob Benge Nov. 15, 2021 08:48 PM EST

Bowling Green's Joe Reece, center, drives to the basket between Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, and Zed Key during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Bowling Green Falcons at Ohio State Buckeyes 11/15/2021

Nov. 15, 2021 07:28 PM EST