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(12) Ohio State vs. (24) North Carolina - CBS Sports Classic - Sat 12/20 @ 1pET

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This team just does not look like they play together very well yet. Only two or three guys are moving without the ball aggressively, defensively they're playing very soft, and they're not hitting the open looks they're getting.

I have a feeling that as the season goes on, and these guys learn to play together a little better, that they will definitely be a tournament team by the time March rolls around.
 
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Unfortunately we're not seeing much improvement this half from the first. Defensively it has to be better. I'm not convinced there is anything magical about man defense because I've seen good & bad in zone and man over the years. It comes down to execution. You have to challenge shots, get in passing lanes, and box out. If you're not doing those things it doesn't matter whether it's man or zone.
 
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Jake said:
The second half at Louisville the Buckeyes outplayed the Cards so to call it a "consistent" thing is a bit premature. I think people see a ranking and expect too much early on from a team with a number of young players. OSU will improve as the season progresses.
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Jake said:
Unfortunately we're not seeing much improvement this half from the first. Defensively it has to be better. I'm not convinced there is anything magical about man defense because I've seen good & bad in zone and man over the years. It comes down to execution. You have to challenge shots, get in passing lanes, and box out. If you're not doing those things it doesn't matter whether it's man or zone.
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So...beginning to change your mind? Starting to realize this is a consistent issue for the Buckeyes against top flight teams?
 
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