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LGHL Former Ohio State basketball player involved in allegedly racially tinged melee in Israel

Former Ohio State basketball player involved in allegedly racially tinged melee in Israel
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LaQuinton Ross was detained and video has surfaced of he and a teammate fighting a dozen or more men.

LaQuinton Ross' basketball career hasn't exactly gone according to script.

After an unsuccessful stint in Italy, Ross has settled into a reserve role for Hapoel Eilat B.C. in Israel.

Thursday night, Ross and fellow American teammate DeAndre Kane found themselves in a difficult situation outside a night club.

In troubling video that's since surfaced, the two basketball players were involved in a near riot, which they have since claimed was racially motivated:



The two would ultimately be detained, allegedly for scuffling with law enforcement, but later be released without any charges.

Talk about a scary situation to say the least.

Hopefully nobody was hurt and the legal process can get to the bottom of sorting everything out.

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LGHL Transfers appear to have only strengthened Thad Matta's resolve

Transfers appear to have only strengthened Thad Matta's resolve
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The Ohio State coach does not anticipate further player transfers or changes to his coaching staff.

It's been a trying two weeks for Thad Matta and the Ohio State men's basketball program.

The Buckeyes missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2007-08; with two of their top three leading scorers injured, they lost in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament; and their highly-touted five-man freshmen recruiting class has been reduced to one player.

And yet, when speaking to Land-Grant Holy Land by phone on Thursday, Matta was confident about the future of his program. Presuming redshirt sophomore center Trevor Thompson elects to postpone his professional basketball aspirations, Ohio State will bring back its top six scorers in 2016-17.

"I think all of these guys have a newfound hunger in terms of our program and what they need to do," Matta said.

Matta, who has been promoting his collaboration with Dove Men+Care, struck a resolute tone despite a trying 2015-16 campaign that culminated with a 74-66 setback to Florida on March 20. The Buckeyes finished 21-14 (11-7 Big Ten) this year -- Matta has now reached 20 wins in each of his 16 seasons as a head coach -- but they were also fraught with inconsistency, a predictable byproduct of doling out playing time to nine underclassmen.

However, there are some troubling trends. The Buckeyes' win total declined for the third straight year, and they placed outside of Big Ten title contention for a third consecutive season, finishing seventh in the conference after placing sixth in 2014-15 and fifth in 2013-14.

Though Ohio State's core remains intact, the program's depth was dealt at least a temporary blow earlier this week when freshmen Daniel Giddens, A.J. Harris, and Mickey Mitchell announced their intentions to transfer. In December, Austin Grandstaff became the first member of the Buckeyes' No. 5-ranked 2015 recruiting class to leave the program.

"We pretty much knew those guys were going to go before it happened," Matta said of Giddens, Harris, and Mitchell's determinations to split from the program.

Matta does not foresee any further player defections or changes to his coaching staff.

"I think everything else is in check," he said.

When queried on what excites him about Ohio State moving forward, Matta again referenced the likely return of team's top six scorers (Marc Loving, Keita Bates-Diop, Jae'Sean Tate, JaQuan Lyle, Kam Williams, Thompson) while also citing his incoming recruiting class that consists of a pair of Ohio natives in forward Derek Funderburk and forward/center Micah Potter.

"I love the guys we're adding. They're coming to Ohio State for all the right reasons," Matta said. "We're going to put a group of guys on the floor that are Buckeyes. That, to me, is the most important thing."

Matta also addressed a few other subjects:

On the recoveries of Tate (left shoulder surgery) and Bates-Diop (mononucleosis): "Jae'Sean's rehab is going great. He's right on schedule."

"Keita is putting weight back on. He looks a heck of a lot better than he did when [he contracted mono]. That's kind of an ongoing deal. If you saw him late in the season, you knew he wasn't himself. The recovery takes time in terms of the spleen and not getting hit and all that stuff. He's in great spirits."

On Lyle's potential: "I don't think he's scratching the ceiling yet of what he's capable of becoming. His mind is in a great place right now. With that said, he's going to have a heck of a sophomore year."

On what keeps him coming back after 26 seasons as a college coach: "I enjoy taking a group of guys and bringing them together as one. It excites me when Evan Turner calls me and is very, very upset with guys that have chose to do something else, because [the players] are the guys that built the program. This thing is about a family. It's about becoming one. That's what keeps me going at it."

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MotS&G 2016 Ohio State Spring Football Preview: Youth Will Be Served, Early And Often – DT Preview

2016 Ohio State Spring Football Preview: Youth Will Be Served, Early And Often – DT Preview
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“Almost everything that is great has been done by youth…” ~ Benjamin Disraeli

Ohio State began spring football practice on March 8th. Heading into the 2016 college football season, Ohio State will have 44 players on its roster designated as either a redshirt freshman (21 of the 25 players signed in February 2015), or a true freshman. For a roster that can have only 85 scholarship players, Ohio State will have around 52% of its roster with no playing time experience. As former Ohio State Head Coach John Cooper used to say, “If a dog is going to bite you, it will bite you as a pup.”.

For the next several weeks, I will be writing position group previews, leading up to the Ohio State Spring Football Game in Ohio Stadium on April 16th, 2016. These position groups will be ranked, from least to most concern, as I perceive them. It is entirely possible that my concerns, as well as the coaching staff’s concerns, will be reevaluated after the spring game.

3rd – Defensive Tackle

Players Lost – Adolphus Washington, Tommy Schutt, Joel Hale. Say what you want about how it ended, but Ohio State lost a great deal of experience and dependability when Washington, Schutt, and Hale all exhausted their eligibility as Buckeyes.

Returning Players/Incoming Players – Malik Barrow (Freshman), Jashon Cornell (Redshirt Freshman), Michael Hill (Redshirt Junior), Dre’Mont Jones (Redshirt Freshman), Donovan Munger (Redshirt Junior), Tracy Sprinkle (Redshirt Junior), Dylan Thompson (Redshirt Sophomore), Joshua Alabi (Redshirt Freshman), Davon Hamilton (Redshirt Freshman), Robert Landers (Redshirt Freshman).

A few things to keep in mind as it relates to this position group…

· The 2016 Fiesta Bowl actually gave Ohio State coaches and the fans a glimpse at what the 2016 season would be like, without the aforementioned Washington, Schutt, and Hale. Michael Hill, Donovan Munger, and Tracy Sprinkle all seem poised to rotate at these interior defensive line spots. With teams such as Oklahoma and Wisconsin on the schedule in 2016, teams that can and have run the ball effectively between the tackles, having a strong interior defensive line is a must for the Buckeyes. Nothing can be more discouraging for a defense than to have the opposing team be able to run the ball at will, killing the clock, while maintaining possession. Hill, Munger, and Sprinkle will all need to rise to the occasion for the Buckeyes this season. The lack of experienced depth at this position is why I have ranked defensive tackle third in my concerns of most pressing questions for the Buckeyes this spring.

· If there is a player along the interior defensive line I am most anxious to see in the upcoming spring game on April 16th, it is Robert Landers. Landers was a later addition to the 2015 recruiting class, and did not play at all in 2015. Landers nearly played in 2015, but was able to be withheld from game action.

· Ohio State has moved Dre’Mont Jones and Jashon Cornell from defensive end to the interior defensive line positions this spring. Just like Robert Landers, neither Jones or Cornell played in 2015. Jones redshirted due to a knee injury sustained in high school basketball, so it will bear watching to see how much, if any, that he plays in the upcoming spring game on April 16th.

· Malik Barrow is an early enrollee at defensive line, participating in spring practices. Barrow sustained a knee injury in high school that may impact how much, if any, that he will play in the spring game on April 16th.

· Davon Hamilton seems to have caught the eye of Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer in a positve light ~


I asked Meyer which young players stood out at scrimmage "Davon Hamilton, Sam Hubbard, Jalyn Holmes, Austin Mack, Michael Jordan." #Buckeyes

— Dave Biddle (@DaveBiddle) March 29, 2016


· If there is a player who seems to be in the doghouse of the coaches, Dylan Thompson may qualify. Thompson redshirted his freshman season in 2014, due to a knee injury. Thompson did not play in 2015, and seems to be in the now or never mode of making a move on the depth chart. When asked about Thompson, Urban Meyer stated his desire of Thompson as spring practices began was “do something. Underline that, do something.”. That does not sound like an endorsement bathed in warmth and love from the head coach.

These questions, among others, have been on my mind, as Ohio State resumed spring practice on March 22nd.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — With Ezekiel Elliott preparing for the NFL draft next month, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is at spring practice trying to figure out how to replace one of the greatest Buckeyes ball carriers of all time. Meyer must find the player ...
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tBBC Making The List: Linda Kalafatis

Making The List: Linda Kalafatis
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Spring is here. The trees are blooming – blossoming – whatever the proper term is – as the beauty of nature will soon arrive. With the warmth in the air comes the stepping out of the arena sports such as basketball, hockey, and wrestling to name a few. Baseball, softball, track and field is here. This week in Making the List we will turn that corner too, just as nature has.

Linda Kalafatis spent 16 years as the Head Coach of The Ohio State University Women’s Softball team. From 1997 through 2012 she guided the Buckeyes to a 538-358 record which earns her title to the best win total and winning percentage in the school’s program history. She has led the Buckeyes to six NCAA Tournament berths, including the program’s first-ever NCAA Super Regional appearance in 2009.

She had established herself as one of the more reliable and successful coaches in both the Big Ten and the NCAA. Kalafatis became only the 19th coach ever in NCAA history to eclipse the 800 mark in wins.

Under her guidance, the Buckeyes seized both the Big Ten regular season and tournament crowns in 2007, and finished the year ranked in the Top 25 with a 40-18 record. Kalafatis, who earned her second Big Ten Coach of the Year honor in that 2007 season, has led the Buckeyes to at least 30 wins in 10 of her 16 seasons with the squad. Kalafatis also earned conference Coach of the Year honors in 2002 when the team recorded a program-record 55 wins and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

In 2007 Kalafatis and her staff at OSU were recognized by the National fast-pitch (NFCA) as the regional coaching staff of the year. She also would serve as the Division I representative, the Chair of the D-I Head Coaches Committee and would also be a member of the Executive Board.

Linda’s ability to develop both effective athletes along with the student-reality was admirable. She would have two Ohio State Female Athletes of the Year, nine All-Americans, a Big Ten Athlete of the Year and two Big Ten Freshmen of the Year. She would also coach nine players whom headed to the Women’s Professional Fast-Pitch League. She recruited and coached over 150 OSU Scholar-Athletes and two Academic All-Americans. Her team would maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and a 1,000 on the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate, equating to a perfect graduation rate.

Under Kalafatis’s reign would be batting great(s) such as Alicia Herron, Ashley Cutcliff and Anna Smith. Homer titan – Sam Marde would also play under Kalafatis. Pitching greats such as Kim Reeder and Jamee Juarez also played under the expert watch of Coach Kalafatis.

Coach Linda Kalafatis is deserving of notice in Making the List of Buckeye Greats. She not only has the most wins ever in the Softball program of The Ohio State University – along with the winning percentage – but she has that amazing unnoticed achievement that should be the foremost discussion of her greatness – a perfect graduation rate among her players. That has to be envied among coaches elsewhere. Linda is a great Buckeye that achieved a tremendous lot within the confines of OSU. She completely belongs in the acknowledgement of her wondrous achievements.

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LGHL Multiple Big Ten schools are gunning for the same lineman, and you can bet Ohio State's in...

Multiple Big Ten schools are gunning for the same lineman, and you can bet Ohio State's in the mix
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The Buckeyes are in the mix for a talented Maryland prospect.

The Ohio State football program is reshuffling its recruiting board as multiple pledges decided to de-commit and open their recruitment back up. Wait for it...April Fools. While that was an average-at-best joke, it's not debatable that this current Ohio State recruiting class is well above-average. In fact, it's in the elite range. With so many prospects on board, the Buckeyes will be more selective as the process continues to next signing day.

An offer went out to offensive line/defensive line prospect P.J. Mustipher on Thursday afternoon. Mustipher, from Maryland, checks in at 6'5, 275 pounds and currently holds six offers. A class of 2018 prospect, Mustipher is slowly starting to put together an impressive resume as of the last few months. Other offers include Penn State and Tennessee. He is also scheduled to visit Michigan State today. Though he has the ability to play either side of the ball at the next level, it's more likely he ends up on the offensive side of the ball. Mustipher has a ton of strength and is very athletic for his size. Ohio State is on him relatively early and will now be in the driver's seat to watch him progress over the next year before things start to get more serious.


Beyond honored to have officially received a sholarship offer from THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!! pic.twitter.com/LDS8lskuok

— Pj Mustipher (@KingPJ55) March 31, 2016


Per multiple reports, it's clear that Centennial-Corona High School wide receiver Manuel Allen will be back in Columbus for their spring game. Allen just visited Ohio State last weekend--a trip that obviously went very well. Allen, a 2018 prospect, has not garnered a ton of attention yet on the recruiting trail, but has a solid skill set and good frame at 6'1. He still has room to grow as well. Centennial High School is infamous for getting players to the next level and it doesn't hurt that he'll be playing alongside Tyjon Lindsey this upcoming season. 2018 is expected to be like 2017 when it comes to WR recruiting, though. There is a ton of top talent that Ohio State is in on so the coaches can afford to be picky. If Allen continues to show signs of interest and his performance on the field is adequate over the next couple seasons, there's a solid chance that he'll be in the fold for Ohio State in the future.


2018 California WR Manuel Allen (@Manuel2Allen) tells me that he will be in attendance for the #OhioState spring game

— BuckeyesNews (@BuckeyesNews) March 31, 2016


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- It shouldn't come as a surprise, but Tyjon Lindsey announced his top ten. Yes, the Buckeyes were included.


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— Tyjon A. Lindsey ++® (@tyjonlindsey) April 1, 2016

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COLUMBUS — As the Ohio State football team continues its open spring auditions to replace running back Ezekiel Elliott, the first man in line might come as a surprise. It is not one of the NFL-bound star's heralded young understudies, but one of his ...
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Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee is visiting with the Buffalo Bills Thursday night and Friday, a source said. One of the best linebacker prospects in the draft, Lee projects as an early-to-mid first rounder and would certainly fit a major need in ...

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Google The Hurry Up: 2018 Defensive Lineman Checking Out Buckeyes, Nate Bauer Visits, Houston...

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The Buckeyes tried in 2014 to land Sam Mustipher, one of the country's premier high school offensive linemen at the time, but he opted for Notre Dame, picking the Irish from more than 25 offers. Today, defensive tackle PJ Mustipher, the younger brother ...
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Ohio State has hosted so many big time visitors over the past two weeks, but one of them flew under almost everyone's radar today. The Buckeyes received a visit from Owings Mills (MD) McDonogh 2018 DT PJ Mustipher today, and the two parties made the ...
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Google Ohio State football | Freshman receiver Austin Mack takes big strides - Columbus Dispatch

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The removal of the black stripe from the practice helmet is a ceremony coach Urban Meyer introduced when he took over the team in 2012. It means that a player is a fully fledged Buckeye who likely will get playing time in the coming season. Mack is ...
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LGHL Ohio State cornerback Marshon Lattimore is ready to make an impact after injuries in his...

Ohio State cornerback Marshon Lattimore is ready to make an impact after injuries in his first 2 seasons
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The redshirt sophomore is hoping to win the cornerback job opposite Gareon Conley

"It's aggravating not playing because of an injury when I know I'm ready. I don't let it break me. I'm keeping my head high ... Right now, I feel the best I've felt since I've been here so I'm not really concerned."

- Ohio State cornerback Marshon Lattimore via Ari Wasserman, Cleveland.com


With as much talent as Ohio State had on their defense last season, it's easy to forget about the talent they have waiting for their chance to play. One of those players with a tremendous amount of talent is cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who was a four-star prospect in the 2014 recruiting class. During his first few years in Columbus, Lattimore hasn't seen much of the field, but a lot of that has to due with a chronic hamstring injury. Not only was Lattimore bothered by the injury while at Glenville High School, but he has also dealt with it while at Ohio State, which eventually led to surgery to try and help rid him of the injury.

The Ohio State coaching staff is bringing Lattimore along slowly as he recovers from the surgery, not wanting him to reaggravate the injury. Bringing Lattimore along slowly in trying to build up tolerance in his body is not only frustrating for Lattimore, but also for the coaching staff.Lattimore is doing everything he can to get ready for the fall, even enrolling in a yoga class at Ohio State to try and increase the flexibility in his hamstring. As much as it pains both to be so cautious, big things could be on the horizon this year for Lattimore if he is healthy, as he is projected to be in the mix to earn the starting cornerback job opposite of Gareon Conley.

"Straightline speed, he's as fast as anybody we've had. Roby was the fastest guy we had in the back end and he's close to that."

- Ohio State cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs on Denzel Ward via Doug Lesmerises, Cleveland.com


If you ask cornerback Denzel Ward, he'll probably tell you he is faster than former Buckeye cornerback Bradley Roby. While Roby ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the 2014 NFL Combine, Ward says he thinks he runs a 4.2 40-yard dash. Regardless of the exact 40 times, everybody can agree that Ward is really fast. The speed Ward possesses helped him to be one of just four true freshmen last year to play in 2015, as he saw time on the special teams unit. Now Ward is hoping he can see even more time on the field in 2016, this time with the defense.

With so many players in the defensive backfield heading to the NFL following last season, it's not a stretch to think Ohio State fans could see Ward at cornerback this year. The sophomore will battle with Marshon Lattimore and Damon Webb for the starting cornerback job opposite of Gareon Conley. Webb has also been working at safety during the spring, so Ward might not have quite as much competition for the starting job. Even though Ward might not quite have the size and strength that his competition has at cornerback, he certainly makes up for it with his incredible speed. Whether it be on special teams or on defense, Ward will likely be making plays for the Buckeyes this year. Just don't blink, because you might miss him.

"Honestly, we haven't gotten any negative feedback. If anything, it has been positive from the standpoint we're making the necessary improvements, especially with the B deck and the concrete repairs that people understand are needed to keep it the iconic Ohio Stadium."

- Ohio State executive associate athletic director Martin Jarmond via Tim May, The Columbus Dispatch


With any renovation project, especially when it is estimated to cost $42 million dollars, there are going to be detractors. So far though, Ohio State says the feedback they have received after announcing the renovation project to Ohio Stadium has been positive. What helps fuel the positive feedback in this case is the project won't be funded by tax money, since the Ohio State athletic department is self-supporting and able to cover the costs. Because the project is dealing mostly with luxury seating, over time the project will pay for itself.

After adding 2,600 seats just a couple years ago, it might seem odd that Ohio State is planning a project that will cut capacity by nearly 2,100 seats. A lot of the seats that will be eliminated in B deck will be sacrificed to accommodate nearly 50 new suites and luxury boxes. Of course there will be some upset that those lower-priced seats will make way for the luxury seats, which will also come with a higher price tag. The project hasn't yet been approved by the board of trustees, but it is likely to be put before the board at its regular meeting at the end of next week.

"Dr. Fauci has played a critical role in the battle against HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases for more than three decades, and will share with our graduates and families some of the principles that have guided him through these global health challenges."

- Ohio State University President Michael Drake via Michael Huson, The Lantern


Ohio State will hold their spring commencement ceremony on May 8th at Ohio Stadium, with about 11,000 students set to graduate. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been tabbed to give the graduation address. Dr. Fauci joins Barack Obama, Archie Griffin, and Bill Clinton as just a few of the recent speakers at the spring commencement ceremony.

Dr. Fauci has not only been director of the NIAID since 1984, but he has also advised five presidents during that time. In 2008, Dr. Fauci was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. According to a 2016 analysis of Google Scholar citations, Dr. Fauci was the 18th most highly cited researcher of all time. While Dr. Fauci is most noted for his work in the prevention of HIV/AIDS, he also supervises research that helps in the prevention and treatment of other diseases such as Ebola and the Zika virus. This will be Dr. Fauci's first visit to Ohio State.


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The Buckeyes have the country's No. 1 class in the 2017Sports recruiting rankings. The updated 2018 Top247 has just been released and potential Buckeyes are all over it. South Carolina defensive end Xavier Thomas checks in at No. 4. Thomas and his ...
Ohio State Buckeyes Fortunate To Not Be Losing SeniorsBT Powerhouse (blog)
Heat Check: Changes to the Board and a Look Back on the Month That was in Ohio State RecruitingEleven Warriors
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LGHL Ohio State to participate in satellite camp in Georgia, per report

Ohio State to participate in satellite camp in Georgia, per report
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Urban Meyer and staff will be heading to SEC-country.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer might not be a fan of satellite camps, but so long as they aren't a violation of rules, he intends to utilize them. Meyer and his staff will be in Georgia on June 16 at Lawrenceville Central Gwinnett, according to LCG head coach Todd Wofford via 247sports.

"I got a call from the Ohio State high school relations department, and they asked me if I was interested," Wofford said, per 247sports. "I built a relationship with Coach Meyer and the staff from when they recruited Trey Johnson. They felt our high school, with the castle in the background, would be a good avenue to be our guest at our camp."

Georgia has been big for Ohio State recruiting in recent years, with more emphasis on recruiting the talent-rich state. In addition to several FBS prospects attending school at Lawrenceville, the high school is located in one of the most talented countys in the country -- Gwinnett. The county produces over 50 FBS prospects each year.

Coach Wofford also told 247Sports he intends on bringing in other in-state colleges as well, like Georgia State and Georgia Southern, for their June camp.

Ohio State rival Michigan will be attending a camp at Ellenwood Cedar Grove in Georgia on June 2. The Buckeyes certainly seems to be looking to make the satellite camp rounds. They were exploring participating in one in Jacksonville this summer as well.

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Thad Matta on recent transfers from Ohio State: Do Buckeyes need to re-evaluate their recruiting process?
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The Buckeyes basketball coach is pushing the value of relationships while three players walked out of the program this week. Daniel Giddens, Mickey Mitchell and A.J. Harris announced their intent to transfer all with a 25-hour time span at the ...
What gives? Four basketball Buckeyes leaving programABC6OnYourSide.com
Mickey Mitchell, AJ Harris become 2nd and 3rd Buckeyes to leave team this weekESPN
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LGHL Will Ohio State basketball open next season against Navy?

Will Ohio State basketball open next season against Navy?
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Did Thad Matta accidentally leak one of Ohio State's opponents next season?

The big story with Ohio State basketball right now is about all of the players transferring out of the program, and for good reason. But in an interview yesterday with the Columbus Dispatch, Thad Matta may have accidentally leaked some other potentially interesting news about next season's campaign.

Tucked in a discussion about Ohio State's scholarship situation, Thad Matta said the following:

"We wish those guys well," coach Thad Matta told The Dispatch. "We're going to help them do whatever we can to make them be successful. When we take the floor next year and open at the Naval Academy, we're going to have the guys who want to be here and who appreciate the opportunity.

So did Coach Matta just leak Ohio State's first opponent for next season?

We reached out to representatives from both Ohio State and Navy, and both declined to confirm any game. However, normally, when the head coach of the Ohio State basketball team tells the lead basketball writer of the Columbus Dispatch that "we're opening at the Naval Academy", you'd think that would be good enough to assume that they're playing Navy next season.

It's fair to assume that Ohio State will play at Navy. But that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be playing against Navy.

For the last two seasons, Navy has hosted a season-opening kickoff event called the "Veteran's Classic", a four team doubleheader featuring Navy and three other bigger name programs. Last season, Navy hosted Florida, while North Carolina and Temple. The year before that, Navy battled Michigan State, while VCU played Tennessee. The event was televised on CBS Sports.

It is entirely possible that Ohio State could be playing another opponent in Annapolis instead.

The Buckeyes hitting the road to play Navy would be a little unusual. Ohio State hasn't played very many true road games in the non-conference schedule under Thad Matta, and virtually all of them have been against power opponents. The last time Ohio State played a true road game against a non power-conference team was in 2009, when they played Butler (and lost, 76-44). The Buckeyes also played at Cleveland State in 2007, if you're looking for an example that more closely resembles Navy.

Last season, Navy finished 19-14, with an RPI of 216, and a KenPom ranking of 197. The Buckeyes have played military academy programs in recent memory (Ohio State played both Air Force and VMI last year, beating them both), but they haven't played Navy in sometime. OSU are 0-1 against the Naval Academy all time.

Not much about Ohio State's 2016-2017 schedule is known yet. The Buckeyes will face UCLA in Las Vegas in December 17 as part of the CBS Sports Classic (as part of a doubleheader with Kentucky and North Carolina). Ohio State will also host UConn on Dec. 10, in the return leg of a home and home agreement.

Ohio State will almost certainly get a game in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge (I'd guess on the road), and potentially a game against a Big East opponent in the Gavitt Games series. Ohio State did not get a Gavitt game last year, and if the team is opening the season on the road at Navy, especially against a name opponent, a Gavitt game is probably less likely (since those are also very early in the season).

Given Ohio State's roster situation, if Ohio State does play a bigger name at Navy, outside of the ACC/Big Ten or Gavitt series, you should be a little surprised if the Buckeyes added another big name to the schedule. But that doesn't mean that some of the other games wouldn't be interesting.

Playing Navy probably won't do wonders for Ohio State's computer profile, but there'll have plenty of other opportunities to do that before conference play. And for a team that struggled with attitude and discipline issues at times, maybe spending some time around the Naval Academy could do the team some good.

Once we know more details about this game, or the rest of Ohio State's basketball schedule, we'll share it.

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