LGHL Mike Conley Jr. signs massive contract extension; OSU men’s tennis wins national title

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Mike Conley Jr. signs massive contract extension; OSU men’s tennis wins national title
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On the Gridiron​

Chip Kelly has the pieces in place for a potent run game in 2024
Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land

TreVeyon Henderson’s maturity, leadership could give the Buckeyes the best backfield in the country in 2024
Patrick Murphy, Land-Grant Holy Land

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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) February 19, 2024​

Buckeyes open as road underdog in massive Oregon clash
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

2024 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Marvin Harrison Jr. Unanimously Projected as Top-Four Pick, Mike Hall Projected to Be Second Ohio State Player Drafted
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

CJ Stroud's February so far:

• Played the Pro Bowl Games in Orlando
• Spent days at Radio Row in Vegas
• Won OROY at NFL Honors
• Won Cactus Jack celeb softball game MVP
• Dropped 30 pts in NBA Celeb All-Star game
• Sat courtside for Texas-Houston pic.twitter.com/2VuDcbpyYL

— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 19, 2024​

Buckeyes open as way-too-early home favorite in The Game
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

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On the Hardwood​

Head coach or otherwise, Jake Diebler must be on the Ohio State men’s basketball staff next season
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

NIL, collectives to play big role as Ohio State searches for new coach
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Limiting Zach Edey, Zed Key the X-factor in win over Purdue (paywall)
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row

Ohio State remains No. 2 in Week 16 AP Poll
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Minnesota Timberwolves G Mike Conley Jr. has agreed on a two-year $21 million extension, Steven Heumann and Jess Holtz of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. The Timberwolves keep Conley Jr. out of summer free agency and in backcourt thru 2025-2026. pic.twitter.com/M9MSc3zdsr

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 19, 2024​

Reports: Mike Conley, Wolves agree to 2-year extension
NBA.com

How are former Ohio State basketball players faring in the NBA this year?
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

Watch: Ohio State gives long overdue recognition for 1999 NCAA Final Four team
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

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Outside the Shoe and Schott​

Ohio State men’s tennis rallies to win team national indoor title
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch

Women’s Ice Hockey: Bernard Picks Up WCHA Defender of the Week Award
Ohio State Athletics

Men’s Volleyball: Buckeyes Grab Back-to-Back Sweeps in Weekend Matchups
Sara Sharp, The Lantern

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