Men’s Basketball Archive

  • One thing is for sure: when you are the top team in your conference and one of the top-ranked teams in the country, you are wearing a big bull’s eye which means every opponent is going to give their best shot. Of course, tip-offs just past noon could also...

    Bucks’ dodge a Boilermaker bullet

    One thing is for sure: when you are the top team in your conference and one of the top-ranked teams in the country, you are wearing a big bull’s eye which means every opponent is going to give their best shot. Of course, tip-offs just past noon could also...

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  • Nowhere to hide. Greg Oden and Ron Lewis put the clamps on Michigan’s Courtney Sims. – AP Photo I wonder what Michigan fans could use as an excuse this time after losing to Ohio State in basketball? After the Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines in football last November, the chief...

    MC hammers Michigan

    Nowhere to hide. Greg Oden and Ron Lewis put the clamps on Michigan’s Courtney Sims. – AP Photo I wonder what Michigan fans could use as an excuse this time after losing to Ohio State in basketball? After the Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines in football last November, the chief...

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  • Will these clowns make a return trip to Columbus to watch their basketball team? – AP Photo by Matt Barker February 6, 2007 After two games on the road last week, the new third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes return to the friendly confines of Value City Arena for two home...

    Court Report: Michigan

    Will these clowns make a return trip to Columbus to watch their basketball team? – AP Photo by Matt Barker February 6, 2007 After two games on the road last week, the new third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes return to the friendly confines of Value City Arena for two home...

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  • “G-Od” posting up on Michigan State’s Drew Naymick. – AP Photo by Matt Barker February 5, 2007 Going into last week’s pair of games away from Value City Arena, the fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes were a mere 2-3 when playing on their opponent’s home court. Senior swingman Ron Lewis...

    Two big road wins highlight week

    “G-Od” posting up on Michigan State’s Drew Naymick. – AP Photo by Matt Barker February 5, 2007 Going into last week’s pair of games away from Value City Arena, the fourth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes were a mere 2-3 when playing on their opponent’s home court. Senior swingman Ron Lewis...

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  • Somebody stop this guy! Ohio State’s Ivan Harris and Jamar Butler chase Michigan State’s Drew Neitzel. - AP Photo by Matt Barker January 31, 2007 First of all, I would like to thank Dr. Patrick Hayes and the staff of Riverside Methodist Hospital. For well over a week now,...

    Week in Review; Purdue Preview

    Somebody stop this guy! Ohio State’s Ivan Harris and Jamar Butler chase Michigan State’s Drew Neitzel. - AP Photo by Matt Barker January 31, 2007 First of all, I would like to thank Dr. Patrick Hayes and the staff of Riverside Methodist Hospital. For well over a week now,...

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  • Michigan State point guard Drew Neitzel. – AP Photo  by Matt Barker January 27, 2007 The fifth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes hope to extend their home winning streak to 22 games tonight when they host the Michigan State Spartans. Tip-off at “The O-Den” is scheduled for 9:00pm ET. Ohio State’s...

    Court Report: Michigan State

    Michigan State point guard Drew Neitzel. – AP Photo  by Matt Barker January 27, 2007 The fifth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes hope to extend their home winning streak to 22 games tonight when they host the Michigan State Spartans. Tip-off at “The O-Den” is scheduled for 9:00pm ET. Ohio State’s...

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  • With the conclusion of the football season two weeks ago, and head coach Jim Tressel working around the clock before National Signing Day on February 7, Buckeye fans armed with OSU memorabilia know it’s now autograph season. Eight players from the 2006 Ohio State football team will be signing...

    First autograph signing, Saturday

    With the conclusion of the football season two weeks ago, and head coach Jim Tressel working around the clock before National Signing Day on February 7, Buckeye fans armed with OSU memorabilia know it’s now autograph season. Eight players from the 2006 Ohio State football team will be signing...

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  • For the second straight game, a certain someone had to sit on the bench due to a sports-related injury. No, that certain someone wasn’t a player, but your brawny Buckeye blogger, and the bench was really an overstuffed brown tweed sofa. It marked the first time I have missed...

    Iowa believes in “G-Od”

    For the second straight game, a certain someone had to sit on the bench due to a sports-related injury. No, that certain someone wasn’t a player, but your brawny Buckeye blogger, and the bench was really an overstuffed brown tweed sofa. It marked the first time I have missed...

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  • After watching the BCS National Championship live, then several times over the past week thanks to the help of my friend Johnny Walker and my DVR, I finally give you my thoughts and analysis. I must admit I really never had plan on doing so. In fact, if you...

    Finally, my thoughts on the title game & more

    After watching the BCS National Championship live, then several times over the past week thanks to the help of my friend Johnny Walker and my DVR, I finally give you my thoughts and analysis. I must admit I really never had plan on doing so. In fact, if you...

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  • At last, I can finally take solace knowing that my beloved Buckeyes finally defeated a team from the Southeastern Conference. Trailing by a point, senior swingman Ron Lewis drained a three-pointer from the top of the key with 11.2 seconds left to lead fifth-ranked Ohio State to a 68-66...

    Thank you, Ron Lewis

    At last, I can finally take solace knowing that my beloved Buckeyes finally defeated a team from the Southeastern Conference. Trailing by a point, senior swingman Ron Lewis drained a three-pointer from the top of the key with 11.2 seconds left to lead fifth-ranked Ohio State to a 68-66...

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  • Unlike a certain other scarlet and gray clad team who played on Monday night, Thad Matta’s basketball Buckeyes’ went down swinging against the third-ranked Wisconsin Badgers in Madison. Kammron Taylor, Chris Rock’s stunt double, scored a game-high 25 points as Wisconsin barely held on for a 72-69 win over...

    Rally just misses at the buzzer

    Unlike a certain other scarlet and gray clad team who played on Monday night, Thad Matta’s basketball Buckeyes’ went down swinging against the third-ranked Wisconsin Badgers in Madison. Kammron Taylor, Chris Rock’s stunt double, scored a game-high 25 points as Wisconsin barely held on for a 72-69 win over...

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  • Tonight, fifth-ranked Ohio State plays yet another highly touted team on the road as the Buckeyes travel to Madison to take on the third-ranked Wisconsin Badgers. Tip-off at the Kohl Center is scheduled for 9:00pm ET. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN with Dan Shulman and Dick...

    Court Report: Wisconsin

    Tonight, fifth-ranked Ohio State plays yet another highly touted team on the road as the Buckeyes travel to Madison to take on the third-ranked Wisconsin Badgers. Tip-off at the Kohl Center is scheduled for 9:00pm ET. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN with Dan Shulman and Dick...

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  • Well, game day is finally here. It seems like it was eons ago when Ohio State played Michigan. Since that time, fall has changed to spring (I know it’s technically winter, but the weather has been in the 50s and 60s here in Columbus), Troy Smith won the Heisman,...

    The final word: Game day predictions

    Well, game day is finally here. It seems like it was eons ago when Ohio State played Michigan. Since that time, fall has changed to spring (I know it’s technically winter, but the weather has been in the 50s and 60s here in Columbus), Troy Smith won the Heisman,...

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  • There’s not going to be many times when you can walk onto an opponent’s home court, shoot under 35 percent, and end up winning in blowout fashion. Unless, of course, you hold that opponent to less than 25 percent shooting from the field, and an even lower mark from...

    Easy win finds no fight in Illini

    There’s not going to be many times when you can walk onto an opponent’s home court, shoot under 35 percent, and end up winning in blowout fashion. Unless, of course, you hold that opponent to less than 25 percent shooting from the field, and an even lower mark from...

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  • The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will face for the first time ever on the gridiron, the second-ranked Florida Gators, in the BCS National Championship Game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Monday night. FOX Sports will televised the game with Thom Brennaman, son of Cincinnati Reds...

    Previewing Florida

    The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will face for the first time ever on the gridiron, the second-ranked Florida Gators, in the BCS National Championship Game at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, Monday night. FOX Sports will televised the game with Thom Brennaman, son of Cincinnati Reds...

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  • Q. Coach, the illness of Coach Bollman and Coach Daniels, how has that affected your preparation throughout the year? COACH TRESSEL: Well, it has been an amazing thing to watch those guys who went through some personal medical adversities to see the way that they’ve worked so hard to...

    An interview with Coach Tressel

    Q. Coach, the illness of Coach Bollman and Coach Daniels, how has that affected your preparation throughout the year? COACH TRESSEL: Well, it has been an amazing thing to watch those guys who went through some personal medical adversities to see the way that they’ve worked so hard to...

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  • LIVE FROM SCOTTSDALE! In the first session, reporters were able to ask questions to defensive coordinator Jim Heacock, cornerback Malcolm Jenkins, and safety Brandon Mitchell. In the second session, it was defensive tackles David Patterson and Quinn Pitcock, along with cornerback Antonio Smith. NOTE: It’s my perception that there...

    Buckeyes’ press conference – Thursday

    LIVE FROM SCOTTSDALE! In the first session, reporters were able to ask questions to defensive coordinator Jim Heacock, cornerback Malcolm Jenkins, and safety Brandon Mitchell. In the second session, it was defensive tackles David Patterson and Quinn Pitcock, along with cornerback Antonio Smith. NOTE: It’s my perception that there...

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  • Head Coach Jim Tressel: On Thursday’s Practice And Player Attitudes Toward It: “They’ve been serious all along. Our guys have done a good job on their preparations. They do a good job of mixing their pleasure with staying focused and getting rested and preparing. I think they get more...

    OSU’s practice report – Thursday

    Head Coach Jim Tressel: On Thursday’s Practice And Player Attitudes Toward It: “They’ve been serious all along. Our guys have done a good job on their preparations. They do a good job of mixing their pleasure with staying focused and getting rested and preparing. I think they get more...

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  • The stage was bigger, the crowd was louder, and the opponent that visited the Schottenstein Center was more formidable. That’s generally the rule of thumb when the calendar changes from December to January and Big Ten Conference play begins, which the “Thad Five” found out firsthand Tuesday night. “It...

    Oden, Hunter swat away Hoosiers

    The stage was bigger, the crowd was louder, and the opponent that visited the Schottenstein Center was more formidable. That’s generally the rule of thumb when the calendar changes from December to January and Big Ten Conference play begins, which the “Thad Five” found out firsthand Tuesday night. “It...

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  • LIVE FROM SCOTTSDALE! This is Part II of the player’s press conference with Troy Smith, Antonio Pittman, and Doug Datish. Q. Guys, can you talk about you have been here in Arizona a few times now this time of year, can you talk about the familiarity with Arizona and...

    Wednesday’s press conference – Part II

    LIVE FROM SCOTTSDALE! This is Part II of the player’s press conference with Troy Smith, Antonio Pittman, and Doug Datish. Q. Guys, can you talk about you have been here in Arizona a few times now this time of year, can you talk about the familiarity with Arizona and...

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  • LIVE FROM SCOTTSDALE! Today members of the media met with Ted Ginn Jr., Anthony Gonzalez, and offensive coordinator Jim Bollman. Later it will be Troy Smith, Antonio Pittman, and Doug Datish. Q. Good morning. Ted and Anthony, can you guys talk about the familiarity — you guys have been...

    Ohio State’s press conference – Wednesday

    LIVE FROM SCOTTSDALE! Today members of the media met with Ted Ginn Jr., Anthony Gonzalez, and offensive coordinator Jim Bollman. Later it will be Troy Smith, Antonio Pittman, and Doug Datish. Q. Good morning. Ted and Anthony, can you guys talk about the familiarity — you guys have been...

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  • Head Coach Jim Tressel: On How Practice Went: “Good. Our guys had a day off yesterday (team switched hotels), but we still had meetings and so forth. I think their focus has been good. I think their anxious, it’s been enjoyable… the weather has been great, and the people...

    Wednesday’s practice report

    Head Coach Jim Tressel: On How Practice Went: “Good. Our guys had a day off yesterday (team switched hotels), but we still had meetings and so forth. I think their focus has been good. I think their anxious, it’s been enjoyable… the weather has been great, and the people...

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  • Tonight, the sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes begin the Big Ten Conference portion of the schedule as they host the Indiana Hoosiers (9-3). Tip-off at “The O-Den” is set for 8:00pm ET. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN as Brent “The Pard’ner” Musburger will call the play-by-play, and...

    Court Report: Indiana

    Tonight, the sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes begin the Big Ten Conference portion of the schedule as they host the Indiana Hoosiers (9-3). Tip-off at “The O-Den” is set for 8:00pm ET. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN as Brent “The Pard’ner” Musburger will call the play-by-play, and...

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  • The following is the transcript of head coach Jim Tressel’s press conference earlier today as the team moved into their headquarters at the Fairmont Princess. – Matt THE MODERATOR: Coach, welcome back. COACH TRESSEL: Thank you. THE MODERATOR: It has been a while. COACH TRESSEL: It has. I think...

    Transcript of Coach Tressel’s press conference – Tuesday

    The following is the transcript of head coach Jim Tressel’s press conference earlier today as the team moved into their headquarters at the Fairmont Princess. – Matt THE MODERATOR: Coach, welcome back. COACH TRESSEL: Thank you. THE MODERATOR: It has been a while. COACH TRESSEL: It has. I think...

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  • In the final nonconference game before Big Ten play begins, and seven days after being throttled by the Florida Gators on the road, the sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes bounced back against an inferior opponent and appears to be ready for Indiana on Tuesday. Daequan Cook scored a season-high 23...

    Buckeyes win final Big Ten tune-up

    In the final nonconference game before Big Ten play begins, and seven days after being throttled by the Florida Gators on the road, the sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes bounced back against an inferior opponent and appears to be ready for Indiana on Tuesday. Daequan Cook scored a season-high 23...

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