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LGHL Ohio State women’s basketball moves to No. 8 in AP poll

Ohio State women’s basketball moves to No. 8 in AP poll
Matt Tamanini
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The Buckeyes currently sit alone atop the Big Ten standings.

Like the men’s basketball team, who cracked the AP Top 25 for the first time in nearly three years when the latest batch of rankings came out on Monday, the Buckeye women’s team continues to climb the rankings in hopes of eventually playing for a national championship at Nationwide Arena, just a few miles from the OSU campus.

In the latest AP Poll, OSU moved up two slots to No. 8, the highest position of any Big Ten team. Also representing the conference in the rankings are No. 14 Maryland, No. 19 Michigan, and No. 25. Rutgers.

At 16-2 overall, and 5-0 in conference play, head coach Kevin McGuff’s team sits alone atop the B1G standings, after their 77-62 win over Indiana on Saturday. Perennial Player-of-the-Year contender Kelsey Mitchell leads the league averaging 25.6 points per game, while red-shirt senior Linnae Harper comes in at 11th with 15.4.

Their classmate, Stephanie Mavunga, is second in the conference averaging 11.3 rebounds per contest, and Harper is chipping in with 8.8, ranking seventh in the B1G. For good measure, Harper is also tied for third in the Big Ten averaging 2.4 steals per game.

The Buckeyes will host Michigan on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast on BTN. The teams matched up earlier this month in Ann Arbor, Mich., with OSU earning a 78-71 win in overtime.

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JT Barrett among five Buckeyes looking to make an NFL case at East-West Shrine Game, NFLPA Collegiate Bowl
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J.T. Barrett is one of three Ohio State seniors who will participate in the East-West Shrine Game on Saturday in St. Petersburg, Fla. ( Marvin Fong, The Plain Dealer ). Comment. 0 shares. By Tim Bielik, cleveland.com · [email protected]. COLUMBUS ...

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Google Mountaineers fall to sixth, Buckeyes crack into rankings at No. 22 - The News Center

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Mountaineers fall to sixth, Buckeyes crack into rankings at No. 22
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WVU fell four spots to sixth, while the Ohio State Buckeyes have cracked into the Top 25 at No. 22. The Mountaineers dropped a close contest to then-No.8 Texas Tech on Saturday night in a 72-71 decision, snapping a 15-game winning streak. West Virginia ...
College basketball rankings: Ohio State, Michigan enter coaches poll top 25CBSSports.com

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2017 CFB Bowl Games Open Thread

Confession: I've been in London since January 3 so I can only speak from the little bit of the final game I've been able to see here. I remain convinced that Ohio State had enough talent to play with any of the teams contending for the NC, too include UCF. BUT, the Buckeyes were not the team we collectively thought they could/should/ought to have been. They did nothing in the second half of their Cotton Bowl game to make me believe that the committee got it wrong outside the possible choice of UCF over Clemson, and while UCF might have won a game against one of the remaining teams, I seriously doubt they would have had the depth to beat two teams of that quality.

Geography was an issue in the finals in that Clemson did not have to venture very far, but Alabama traveled well and so it didn't matter.

In the end, Saban's recruiting and coaching staff paid dividends and they once again prevailed.

Two words: DUKE'S BAR

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Ohio State ranked in AP poll for first time in three years: Buckeyes basketball news
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The Buckeyes checked in at No. 22 this week, their first appearance in the AP top 25 since the final week of the 2014-15 regular season. So Ohio State went nearly three years between top-25 appearances. Ohio State, which has won five straight and 10 of ...
College basketball rankings: Ohio State, Michigan enter coaches poll top 25CBSSports.com

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LGHL Ohio State cracks AP Poll for first time in three years

Ohio State cracks AP Poll for first time in three years
Matt Tamanini
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Chris Holtmann has the Buckeyes back in the AP Poll for the first time since the end of the 2014-15 season.

After an impressive, undefeated run through the early Big Ten slate, including an upset over the then-No. 1 Michigan State Spartans, the Ohio State Buckeyes have joined the ranks of the AP Poll for the first time since the end of the 2014-15 seasons.

Following yesterday’s 68-46 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, OSU men’s basketball comes in ranked No. 22 by the Associated Press. They join three other Big Ten schools in the rankings, Purdue (No. 3), Michigan State (No. 9), and Michigan (No. 23).

Also represented in the poll are two other teams from the state of Ohio: Xavier (No. 11) and Cincinnati (No. 12). The Buckeyes will open up the next two seasons against the Bearcats.

Chris Holtmann’s squad has won five straight games, and 10 of 11; the only loss coming to No. 15 North Carolina. The Buckeyes are also tied atop the Big Ten standings with Purdue, and the two squads will face off in West Lafayette, Ind. on Feb. 7.

OSU will next travel to Rosemont, Ill. to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Wed., Jan. 17. The game will tip at 9 p.m. ET on BTN.

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Google Ohio State football: How does Demario McCall fit into Buckeyes' plans in 2018? - Landof10.com

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Ohio State football: How does Demario McCall fit into Buckeyes' plans in 2018?
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All week long, our Land of 10 reporters following the Buckeyes address pressing questions on the minds of the Ohio State fan base with our daily feature. To ask Austin Ward a question, follow along on Twitter and suggest a topic right here. Check back ...

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Google Keita Bates-Diop named Big Ten Player of the Week ... again: Buckeyes basketball news -...

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Keita Bates-Diop named Big Ten Player of the Week ... again: Buckeyes basketball news
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Keita Bates-Diop named Big Ten Player of the Week ... again: Buckeyes basketball news. Updated January 15, 2018 at 1:09 PM ; Posted January 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM. Ohio State junior forward Keita Bates-Diop picked up his third Big Ten Player of the Week ...
Keita Bates-Diop wins second straight Big Ten Player of the Week247Sports
Michigan State, Ohio State Earn Weekly Men's Basketball HonorsBig Ten Conference
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BTN Keita Bates-Diop, Jaren Jackson Jr. claim weekly Big Ten honors

Keita Bates-Diop, Jaren Jackson Jr. claim weekly Big Ten honors
Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor via Big Ten Network

The Big Ten office released its latest weekly Big Ten men's basketball honors, and the winners were familiar names. Keita Bates-Diop claimed his third player of the week honor of the season, and his second straight, while Jaren Jackson Jr. took home his third freshman laurel.

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Google Ohio State football: How does Demario McCall fit into Buckeyes' plans in 2018? - Atlanta...

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Ohio State football: How does Demario McCall fit into Buckeyes' plans in 2018?
Atlanta Journal Constitution
All week long, our Land of 10 reporters following the Buckeyes address pressing questions on the minds of the Ohio State fan base with our daily feature. To ask Austin Ward a question, follow along on Twitter and suggest a topic right here. Check back ...


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Ohio State at Rutgers, Sunday, 7 PM, BTN

I know, or at least think I know, that the BIG is hot garbage this year, but I'm still starting to drink the kool aid. Watching a Buckeye basketball team that's getting the coaching that it needs to largely reach its potential, whatever that is (and with Keita being special and the possibility of Kam and Kaleb continuing to raise their games a bit more as the season progresses, it might be higher than any of us had imagined) is really refreshing, exciting, and fun. Also, while I know that they're getting better shots, it still seems clear that someone on staff knows how to teach shooting, which is helping a lot.
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Google Ohio State men's basketball | Former Buckeye D'Angelo Russell reaches out from courtside -...

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Ohio State men's basketball | Former Buckeye D'Angelo Russell reaches out from courtside
The Columbus Dispatch
After saying on a podcast that he didn't think he'd ever go back, Russell was seated courtside to watch the Buckeyes move to 6-0 in the Big Ten with a 68-46 win against Rutgers. With the Buckeyes leading 28-15 at halftime, he told The Dispatch that he ...
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Google Ohio State football podcast: Basketball Buckeyes win again, becoming a juggernaut -...

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Ohio State football podcast: Basketball Buckeyes win again, becoming a juggernaut
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Get insight and reaction to Ohio State sports on the Inside the Shoe podcast brought to you by Land of 10. On the latest edition, Kyle Lamb recaps the Buckeyes' latest Big Ten basketball victory, a 68-46 suffocation of Rutgers on ...
Ohio State men's basketball | Postgame blog: Buckeyes turn tables on Rutgers with stingy defenseThe Columbus Dispatch
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College basketball: Buckeyes pummel Rutgers, improve to 6-0 in Big TenThe Courier
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Google BM5: Latest on Friday, Jean-Baptiste, Walker, Petit-Frere - 247Sports

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BM5: Latest on Friday, Jean-Baptiste, Walker, Petit-Frere
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BM5: Latest on Friday, Jean-Baptiste, Walker, Petit-Frere. We have an extended version of the 5ish for you on MLK Day. The show is mostly about football recruiting, and we also discuss Greg Schiano, plus Buckeye basketball. Dave Biddle - 15 minutes ago ...

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Google Buckeyes play key roles in NFL's Divisional Playoff weekend - Gridiron Now

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Buckeyes play key roles in NFL's Divisional Playoff weekend
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On the weekend of the NFL's divisional games, some former Buckeyes were among those turning in the most prolific performances. There was only one game which did not feature a former Ohio State player. That was the result of Nate Ebner's knee injury ...


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LGHL Ohio State offers 5 top 2019 prospects

Ohio State offers 5 top 2019 prospects
Charles Doss
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The Buckeyes had a busy weekend on the recruiting trail.

While the Ohio State coaching staff still has a few 2018 scholarships to play with before signing day next month, Urban Meyer and crew shifted their attention on the class of 2019 over the weekend.

Dishing out scholarship offers to some of the best junior recruits in the country, five class of 2019 standouts walked away with a chance to suit up in the Scarlet and Gray.

Who did the Buckeyes offer? Land-Grant Holy Land has your back.

4-star OT Ryan Jacoby


Class: 2019

Town: Mentor,OH/Mentor

Size: 6’4/260

Offers: Ohio State, Oregon, West Virginia, Iowa State, Toledo, Etc

Thoughts: “I was on the phone with Coach Meyer and he told me (about the offer). They said they are looking forward to building a great relationship and getting to know me and my family and get us on campus. It means a lot; I grew up watching and loving the team. They are definitely going to be up high on the list.”


Beyond blessed and thankful to receive an offer from THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!!!! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/EPrnXpAzis

— Ryan Jacoby (@Ryan_Jacoby) January 12, 2018
4-star OT Xavier Truss


Class: 2019

Town: Warwick,RI/Bishop Hendricken

Size: 6’7/325

Offers: Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Florida, Boston College, Etc

Thoughts: “I was in class and Coach Pantoni shot me a text asking if I could give him a call and speak to coach Meyer. When I got a minute I gave him a call and Coach Meyer talked with me for a minute confirming some things and then he pulled the trigger. I don’t think it honestly has even hit me yet. He said he was looking forward to having me out there and to send coaches down to Rhode Island to see me. Success and consistency come to mind when thinking of OSU football. I think that this offer will definitely open some eyes in the recruiting world.”


Truly Blessed and grateful to receive an offer from Ohio State University‼️ Go Buckeyes! pic.twitter.com/WjwITmwz9F

— Xavier Truss (@xtruss94) January 12, 2018
4-star S Demani Richardson


Class: 2019

Town: Waxahachie,TX/Waxahachie

Size: 6’1/190

Offers: Ohio State, Texas, Baylor, Georgia, Missouri, Etc

Thoughts: “Coach Grinch told me he wanted me to be a part of that team. He wants us to make sure we stay in touch. Considering they are a consistent winning program, it feels great. When I think about Ohio State, I think of winning.”


Very Excited to announce that I've been blessed to receive an offer from THE Ohio State University! #AGTG pic.twitter.com/hhXUHH2UUa

— Demani Richardson (@therealdemani) January 13, 2018
4-star QB Sam Howell


Class: 2019

Town: Monroe,NC/Sun Valley

Size: 6’1/217

Offers: Ohio State, Clemson, Arkansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Etc


Thankful to say I have received an offer from The Ohio State University! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/QjcsXaTFIr

— Sam Howell (@Sam_Howell2) January 12, 2018
5-star RB Trey Sanders


Class: 2019

Town: Bradenton,FL/IMG Academy

Size: 5’11/216

Offers: Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Texas A&M, Etc


Extremely blessed to receive an offer from The Ohio State University! #GoBucks #BuckeyeNationpic.twitter.com/ZsJGjfpcnH

— Trey sanders (@6sixGod_) January 14, 2018

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Ohio State: Buckeyes basketball beats Rutgers; Michael Thomas catches 2 TDs in Saints' heartbreaking loss
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Ohio State men's basketball | Postgame blog: Buckeyes turn tables on Rutgers with stingy defenseThe Columbus Dispatch
Buckeyes rout Rutgers for 6-0 Big Ten startWDTN
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Google Cavaliers, Browns, Indians, Buckeyes among Greater Cleveland Sports Awards finalists...

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Cavaliers, Browns, Indians, Buckeyes among Greater Cleveland Sports Awards finalists (photos)
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The 18th annual Greater Cleveland Sports Awards will take place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Renaissance Hotel grand ballroom in downtown Cleveland. Nineteen area amateur and professional athletes will receive awards in a night that ...

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Buckeyes rout Rutgers for 6-0 Big Ten start
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Keita Bates-Diop scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds and Ohio State beat Rutgers 68-46 to remain undefeated in Big Ten play this season and tied atop the conference standings. Ohio State (15-4, 6-0) built up a 30-point lead ...
Ohio State men's basketball | Postgame blog: Buckeyes turn tables on Rutgers with stingy defenseThe Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State basketball stays unbeaten in Big Ten play, beats Rutgers 68-46cleveland.com
College basketball: Buckeyes pummel Rutgers, improve to 6-0 in Big TenThe Courier
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Ohio State men's basketball | Postgame blog: Buckeyes turn tables on Rutgers with stingy defense
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – For nearly three-quarters of Sunday night's game, the events on the court at the Rutgers Athletic Center looked like a broken video game. Rutgers, known equally for its stout defense and ugly offense, found itself without important ...
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Ohio State basketball stays unbeaten in Big Ten play, beats Rutgers 68-46
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If you want to call what happened on Sunday night that, then the Buckeyes passed. Again. After a slow start, Ohio State found its way offensively while Rutgers remained mostly lost, and the Buckeyes left Piscataway, N.J., with a 68-46 win to stay ...
Ohio State men's basketball | Buckeyes 68, Rutgers 46The Columbus Dispatch
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MotS&G Ohio State Basketball: Post-Game Overreaction by Jesse M. Brake

Ohio State Basketball: Post-Game Overreaction by Jesse M. Brake
Richard Tongohan
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It has been mere moments since Andre Wesson put the nail in the coffin against a solid Rutgers defense (not so much with the offense), and it’s occurred to me that there may be a good metaphor for this Buckeyes team. Early in the broadcast, the commentators were talking about Jae’Sean Tate and how he is a do-everything type of player, a Swiss Army Knife, and, while that is a good description of what Jae’Sean does for Ohio State, it is an even better metaphor for the Basketball Buckeyes as a whole.

This team is a Swiss Army Knife.

Now, I obviously don’t expect you to believe me without any evidence, so to prove it to you, so let me give you some numbers. (Prepare yourself for Too Much Information.) The Buckeyes’ offense is the 28th rated team in KenPom Adjusted Efficiency and their defense is rated 30th in Adjusted Efficiency. There are only 9 teams in the country— including Ohio State— that are rated in the Top 30 nationally in both categories.

According to teamrankings.com, the Buckeyes are 19th in Shooting%, 28th in Effective Field Goal % and 32nd in True Shooting % while remaining in the Top 75 in all defensive Shooting categories. They are in the Top 30% of all teams in Block Percentage, Top 20% in Rebound Rate, Assists per Game and Assist/Turnover Ratio and they are among the best in the nation at not allowing opposing teams to get easy points in the paint.

What all of those statistics mean is that this is an adaptable team. Against Michigan State, we saw this Buckeyes team not allow Sparty to penetrate the lane or get anything inside, forcing a team that was struggling shooting from the field to take a lot of outside shots. OSU also took advantage of Michigan State’s tendency to turn the ball over, forcing 12 TOs and making the most of transition scoring opportunities. They did all this while still playing their basic, high-effort man-to-man defense.

The next game, against a Maryland team missing important playmakers, they held firm on defense through a slow start shooting until they were able to get better, more open looks. From there, they scored and scored while the undermanned Terrapins had no offensive response. The Buckeyes tied the school record for most 3 Pointers made in a game with 17, and 8 different players made at least one shot from beyond the arc.

Tonight, against this stingy and plodding Rutgers defense, the Buckeyes slowed everything up and locked down the inside, forcing one of the worst shooting teams in the country to dribble around for 25 seconds and then throw up deep 2s and 3s all night.

With three unique victories against three completely different teams, Ohio State is showing itself to be a matchup nightmare. This team is showing itself to be a Swiss Army Knife that can find your weakness and take advantage of it, or that can beat you at your own game. They have CJ Jackson, who is just like the tiny knife on the backside of the tool, swooping in for layups, assists, and rebounds. They also have Keita Bates-Diop, the big main knife that will cut you to the bone if you’re not paying attention and can be used for many things. Not to mention they’ve got Micah Potter; he’s that curvy thing that looks like a bottle opener, but it can’t be because there’s already another bottle opener, so you just use it to pry things.

There’s a little something for every situation with these Basketball Buckeyes, and the more I see of this team, the more credit I give to the Coach. Holtmann has molded this team into something competitive and fun to watch, which brings me to my overreaction: Ohio State is not just a tournament team, they are a good tournament team, and they are a dark horse to make it to the Final Four THIS SEASON. If they can get past Purdue, they might even be able to win the Big Ten too.


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