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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, left, keeps the ball from Niagara's Jordan Cintron during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Nov 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Liddell scores 29, No. 17 Ohio State struggles past Niagara

By Jacob Benge Nov. 12, 2021 09:35 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

Penn State's Myles Dread speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Penn State vets hoping coaching change yields fast results

By Travis Johnson Oct. 20, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

Indiana's Rob Phinisee speaks during the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days in Indianapolis, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Big Ten putting priority on mental health after tough season

By Michael Marot Oct. 08, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Michigan's Eli Brooks, left, and teammate Hunter Dickinson address the media during the first day of the Big Ten NCAA college basketball media days, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Big Ten welcomes changes as new basketball era begins

By Michael Marot Oct. 07, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

FILE - 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, in this Thursday, March 11, 2021, file photo. Forward Kyle Young announced Friday, April 23, 2021, that he'll return to play for a fifth season at Ohio State. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Ohio State forward Young will return for another season

Apr. 23, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

Painter hires Terry Johnson as new Boilermakers assistant

Apr. 22, 2021 01:17 PM EDT
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue coach Matt Painter filled the second void on his coaching staff Thursday by hiring Terry Johnson from Ohio State. ...

Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams, left, fights for a loose ball with Baylor guard Jared Butler during the first half of an Elite 8 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arkansas, Ohio State headline 2022 Maui Invitational field

Apr. 01, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday, April 16, 2014, file photo, then-New York Knicks head coach Mike Woodson watches his team play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, in New York. Indiana will hire former star player and longtime NBA coach Mike Woodson as its new head coach. A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed the hiring to The Associated Press on Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Hoosiers bring back former star player Woodson as coach

By Michael Marot Mar. 28, 2021 04:13 PM EDT

Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas, left, drives to the basket ahead of Florida guard Noah Locke, right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Abmas, Obanor push upstart Oral Roberts into Sweet 16

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 25, 2021 05:48 PM EDT

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, left, gets pressure from Oral Roberts' Kevin Obanor 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)
Ohio State's Liddell speaks out about social-media abuse

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 24, 2021 01:30 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

Oregon players celebrate following a second-round game against Iowa. in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Monday, March 22, 2021, in Indianapolis. Oregon won 95-80. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Illinois' Cockburn targeted in racist post after NCAA loss

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2021 07:47 PM EDT