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Loyola Chicago's Braden Norris takes questions during a news conference ahead of the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Loyola Chicago plays against Ohio State on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Ohio State Buckeyes 3/18/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell dunks against Minnesota in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Liddell leads No. 16 Ohio State past Minnesota, 75-64

By Dave Campbell Jan. 27, 2022 10:20 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

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

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 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 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

Ohio State's Malaki Branham, right, drives the lane against Akron's Mikal Dawson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 17 Buckeyes need late layup to beat Akron 67-66

By Jacob Benge Nov. 09, 2021 08:55 PM EST

FILE - In this March 11, 2021, file photo, Ohio State forward Kyle Young (25) dunks over Minnesota center Sam Freeman (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis. Ohio State opens on Nov. 9 against Akron, welcoming back fans to Value City Arena for the first time since 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 17 Ohio St looks to rebound from early tournament exit

By Jacob Benge Oct. 20, 2021 02:23 PM EDT

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

Northwestern's Pete Nance, right, posts up against Ohio State's E.J. Liddell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Washington scores 23 as Ohio State tops Northwestern

By Nicole Kraft Jan. 13, 2021 10:03 PM EST

Rutgers guard Aiden Terry (25) drives to the basket past Rutgers center Myles Johnson (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 79-68. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington scores 17, Ohio State tops No. 15 Rutgers 79-68

By Matt Sugam Jan. 09, 2021 03:00 PM EST