Ohio State basketball: Despite Louisville loss, Buckeyes move up to No. 12 in AP Poll

D’Angelo Russell vs. Louisville Ohio State guard D’Angelo Russell, center, makes a pass around Louisville’s Terry Rozier during the first half of the Buckeyes game at Louisville on Tuesday evening. (Timothy D. Easley, Associated Press) COLUMBUS, Ohio – During the first half of Ohio State’s game at Louisville last Tuesday, the Buckeyes shot terribly, they couldn’t get in the flow of their offense and they looked overmatched.  Then the second half happened.  Despite begin down 35-18 at halftime, Ohio State, backed by freshman D’Angelo Russell, fought back to get within three in the game’s final minute. Louisville eventually won 64-55, but the Buckeyes comeback was impressive.  Impressive enough for Ohio State to rise from No. 14 to No. 12 in this week’s Associated Press Poll.  Here’s the newest top 15: 1. Kentucky 2. Duke  3. Arizona 4. Louisville 5. Wisconsin  6. Virginia 7. …

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