Feb 27, 2020; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Chris Holtmann talks to forward E.J. Liddell (32) during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
The Ohio State basketball team was ranked in the top 25 of the preseason polls, landing at 23rd. Does that spot seem too low for this team?
People forget that Ohio State basketball was rolling last year before the pandemic hit. Despite losing D.J. Carton to mental health issues, Musa Jallow missing the season with an ankle injury, and Kyle Young dealing with injuries and getting his appendix removed, they were a great team.