The Buckeyes’ past two games have left Ohio State basketball fans confused. On Sunday they were forced to suffer a 71-49 beatdown at the hands of the hated Wisconsin Badgers, but Wednesday night brought some respite in the form of a 71-45 victory over Minnesota. To the delight of many, crowd favorite Amedeo Della Valle even got in on the scoring action. It was a perfect metaphor for this inconsistent yet dangerous basketball squad. There is an enticing amount of talent in coach Thad Matta’s eight-man rotation, but they haven’t found a way to put it together against elite competition. Any given game could result in a dominating win or blowout loss. With only four regular season contests remaining, it is difficult to determine what would be considered a successful season for the Buckeyes. For context, the preseason expectations were as high as ever when Ohio State…
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