2023-2024 Ohio State Men's Basketball (apathy, depression, hope?)

[scarletngray]

Just hire Coach D already. He's passed the test with flying colors. GO BUCKS!

 

[DZ83CK]

Dominant win for OSU vs Iowa. Not that anyone on the Committee pays attention, but under Diebler, this team has been playing significantly better than the season-long metrics have them rated.

 

[ORD_Buckeye]

They love playing for him and he rotates a ton of guys which is extremely refreshing

Intensity on both ends of the court. Unselfishness. Those are two things that are 100% the result of coaching.

 

[NFBuck]

20 wins. Who woulda thunk it?

 

[Bestbuck36]

Early line is Illinois -4.5. Seems about right. Hope the boys get a good nights sleep they need this game big time.

 

[Steve19]

The models reflect the disinterested defensive performance earlier this year. They have been a completely different defensive team during this run. The second half last night was impressive.

 

[Bestbuck36]

Damned if I'm not nervous for this game. Sure as he'll beats apathy

 

[Steve19]

A fresh Illinois will be a big ask for the Bucks after last night.

 

[DZ83CK]

That Iowa game last night was one of the most fun performances of OSU basketball I've seen in a while. 90 points in regulation is very rare for OSU in the conference tournament - I believe it last happened in 2010. And it's not like Iowa was just going thru the motions - they were doing their best & OSU still managed to execute well throughout the game.

 

[DZ83CK]

Well some do say the team with one game under their belt has an advantage over a team that hasn't played on the same court. Let's hope that rings true.

A fresh Illinois will be a big ask for the Bucks after last night.

Illinois is a very talented team and very explosive offensively. Tough to slow them down, but that's exactly what Diebler has to get OSU to do in order to get this win.

 

[DZ83CK]

I know rhe first matchup OSU just couldn't stop Illinois in transition - gotta figure that out tonight.

 

[DZ83CK]

One other thing about the Iowa game - I believe it was Robbie Hummel who early on in the game claimed OSU wanted to slow the pace down, but I dont agree with that. This team wants to push the pace - they're not gonna force shots up quickly, but if they're open they'll shoot.

 

[OHSportsFan]

Good luck trend of no game thread? Let’s see.

Bucks up early

 

[Bestbuck36]

Oh damn here we go. Fast fast fast

 

[Bestbuck36]

Hoohoo this game is no joke!

Unfortunately there aren't enough idiot selection people out there watching these two tournament level teams going at it.