A 20-15 record with one win in the Big Ten tournament and an upset victory in the NCAA tournament this past season signified strength in Chris Holtmann’s process at Ohio State. It meant he had the program headed in the right direction. For the second year in a row, the Buckeyes surpassed low expectations.
As they enter their third season under Holtmann, repeating that level of success would be viewed as a disappointment.
Ohio State will add the top recruiting class in the Big Ten, comprised of three top-50 prospects, to a roster that returns four starters, including Kaleb Wesson, the team’s leading scorer and rebounder entering his third collegiate season.