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Loyola Marymount forward Michael Graham (21) grabs a rebound between Gonzaga guards Malachi Smith (13) and Nolan Hickman (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Loyola Marymount Lions at Gonzaga Bulldogs 1/19/2023

Jan. 20, 2023 12:32 AM EST

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's Joey Brunk celebrates making a basket against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Jones, Michigan beat No. 23 Ohio State; B10 tourney up next

By Jacob Benge Mar. 06, 2022 03:08 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann cheers his team on against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell shines as No. 16 Ohio State beats Maryland 82-67

By Jacob Benge Feb. 06, 2022 03:20 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

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'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 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

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

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

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

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 E.J. Liddell, right, shoots over Michigan State's Julius Marble during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Liddell leads No. 13 Ohio St over skidding Michigan St 79-62

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 31, 2021 03:31 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

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

Ohio State's Duane Washington, right, shoots next to Nebraska's Dalano Banton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 25 Buckeyes use balanced scoring, beat Nebraska 90-54

By Nicole Kraft Dec. 30, 2020 08:57 PM EST

Ohio State's Zed Key, right, shoots over Cleveland State's Deante Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 22 Ohio State holds off Cleveland State 67-61

By Steve Helwagen Dec. 13, 2020 06:33 PM EST