Objectively, it's difficult for any Ohio State basketball fan to argue that the past two seasons reached Thad Matta's usual standard of excellence.
The Buckeyes failed to finish among the top four in the Big Ten in 2013-14 and 2014-15. Given that NBA teams are interested in members of those two squads, "quality of talent" is not among the most significant reasons for OSU's struggles.
D'Angelo Russell, Aaron Craft, LaQuinton Ross, Lenzelle Smith Jr., Shannon Scott and Sam Thompson will all suit up for summer league teams. Russell will make the Lakers, barring a trade or something completely unforeseen.