Is Ohio State asking too much of freshman sensation D’Angelo Russell? Scott Phillips Feb 22, 2015, 4:30 PM EST 2 Comments (AP) Ohio State freshman guard D’Angelo Russell has been one of the most fun players to track in college basketball this season. Between the highlight-reel passes, the effortless shooting or his flair for making difficult plays through traffic, Russell’s rise in stature has been fun to track. There’s no doubting that the former McDonald’s All-American is one of college basketball’s most talented players and a true All-American threat. It’s also increased the amount of pressure Ohio State is putting on Russell to produce and his shooting percentages are starting to dip. Some have suggested that Russell might be hitting the freshman wall and that could be the case. For the last few months, the Buckeyes have relied heavily on Russell to take the brunt of the shots on offense. As the season has worn on, head coach Thad Matta has also had Russell rebound and produce with the ball in his hands to find teammates as well. It’s become apparent this season that Russell is Ohio State’s most gifted player and one of those rare players who can see plays develop a split second before everyone else. He’s also the only Buckeye who can consistently create his own offense. Marc Loving hasn’t found his groove since a suspension, Shannon Scott is better as a distributor, Sam Thompson is a nice complimentary piece but mediocre scorer and the interior play for Ohio State has been dreadful…
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