Ohio State Basketball: Are Buckeyes a Top-10 Team in 2014-15?

Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press The Ohio State football team dropped in the polls after beating Kent State 66-0 earlier this year, so Urban Meyer’s team would be forgiven if it were a bit jealous of its basketball counterpart’s jump from No. 14 to No. 12 after losing to Louisville. That’s right, the Buckeyes climbed two spots in the Associated Press Poll released after losing their first game of the year. Given their position at No. 12 and the overall talent on the team, they should be able to make a run at the Top 10 at some point this season. There are two ways to look at that jump even after a loss. Kirk Irwin/Getty Images For one, Ohio State fattened up on a schedule full of cupcakes and lost to the one quality team it has played thus far. In a vacuum, that fact is not encouraging with games against North Carolina and a deep Big Ten on the horizon. Where will Ohio State finish in the polls? Top 10 11-20 20-25 Outside rankings Submit Vote vote to see results Where will Ohio State finish in the polls? Top 10 58.3% 11-20 37.5% 20-25 4.2% Outside rankings 0.0% Total votes: 24 What’s more, the offense looked lost against Louisville—although that is largely a testament to the Cardinals’ dominant defense. …

Continue Reading: Ohio State Basketball: Are Buckeyes a Top-10 Team in 2014-15?