2020-2021 Men's Basketball Discussion

Five Things: Examining subtle metrics contributing to Ohio State's push for a potential Big Ten title and No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. https://t.co/TyxgDbt24v

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 18, 2021

 

Five Things: Ohio State turned in one of its best offensive performances and worst defensive performances in the loss to Michigan, and the game got away from the Buckeyes late. https://t.co/sRSIZSYBdd

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 21, 2021

 

The Buckeyes have been playing at a high level this season, despite being the smaller team in most games. Is this sustainable, or will their lack of size come back to bite them down the line like it did yesterday? https://t.co/aQKCd2WnFt

— Land-Grant Holy Land (@Landgrant33) February 22, 2021

 

"I think it’s just-- collectively-- we’ve gotta find ways to defend those guys better.”

Right now, size is just an occasional issue for this very good Ohio State team.

Its true impact may be felt in the games that matter most.https://t.co/7DyrlOxMrR pic.twitter.com/4fo2nzgtcZ

— Big Me Kickoff (@BigMe_Kickoff) February 22, 2021

 

AP Poll update: Ohio State remained at No. 4 despite losing to Michigan on Sunday, and no changes were made to the top five.

More on Monday's new rankings here:

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— Big Me Kickoff (@BigMe_Kickoff) February 22, 2021

 

Every remaining game on Ohio State's schedule is another opportunity for the Buckeyes to bolster their résumé, keeping them in the driver's seat to earn a No. 1 seed. https://t.co/Ts292ZA979

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 24, 2021

 

Ohio State has its defensive deficiencies that Chris Holtmann has to address, but it's been nothing short of an offensive juggernaut this season. https://t.co/QgTxvSg8q7

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 24, 2021

 

Behind the scenes, Ohio State's student managers persevere to keep men's basketball season rolling https://t.co/PoTAbMEiRs

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) February 24, 2021

 

High point totals and shooting percentages have been easy to come by against OSU in the past two games.

Chris Holtmann says “I don’t think this team necessarily has the potential to be elite defensively," but improvements must be made nonetheless.

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— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) February 23, 2021

 

After second-straight loss, Buckeyes must refocus before postseason play https://t.co/JhW7f98XE2 pic.twitter.com/LspVTyEdW0

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) February 26, 2021

 

Will E.J. Liddell and Duane Washington Jr. continue playing like stars, how far can this offense carry Ohio State and more questions surrounding this team. https://t.co/jeu601tKJS

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 27, 2021

 

Will E.J. Liddell and Duane Washington Jr. continue playing like stars, how far can this offense carry Ohio State and more questions surrounding this team. https://t.co/jeu601tKJS

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) February 27, 2021

 

"We've got some guys that are struggling a little bit, a little bit fatigued, struggling with maybe a little bit of confidence right now. So hopefully we can get that figured out."

Chris Holtmann's thoughts on the Buckeyes' third-straight loss:

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— Big Me Kickoff (@BigMe_Kickoff) March 1, 2021

 

How reeling Buckeyes will use crucial time off before postseason play https://t.co/7QbgZF1sbA pic.twitter.com/1o5BVoGHDS

— Lettermen Row (@LettermenRow) March 1, 2021

 

Ohio State falls to No. 2 seed in latest NCAA Tournament projection (via @jppalmCBS): https://t.co/30yBgxk7w2 pic.twitter.com/XvLZPKMCEn

— 247Sports (@247Sports) March 1, 2021

 

AP Top 25 Poll update: Ohio State falls to No. 7 after third-straight loss.

Michigan is up to No. 2, while Illinois and Iowa climb to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.

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— Big Me Kickoff (@BigMe_Kickoff) March 1, 2021

 

Ohio State men's basketball faces a choice after Iowa loss: focus on the past or the future? https://t.co/XSFkd1znws

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) March 2, 2021

 

Bracketology: Ohio State's three-game losing streak has cost them a No. 1 seed, with most pundits moving the Buckeyes to the No. 2 seed line. https://t.co/3PI9hbNkju

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) March 2, 2021