The Big Ten slate, starting with Iowa, No. 2 Michigan State and Maryland, is looming large for the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team in the new year. Before they get there, however, the Buckeyes have one final non-conference test as they face the Miami RedHawks at Value City Arena today.
The Buckeyes are 10-4 on the season, their recent five-game win streak having been snapped by No. 5 North Carolina last Saturday. Junior forward Keita Bates-Diop once again led the Buckeyes in scoring with 26 points on the night, but got into foul trouble early and was benched for much of the first half.