Dec 1, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Thad Matta reacts from the bench in the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Value City Arena. The Cavaliers won 64-58. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Did LeBron Unfollow Chris Broussard For This Petty Reason? by Evan Hablitzel Ohio State’s Ohio Stadium Is Going To Be Renovated by Ryan Rosko Are Thad Matta and the Ohio State basketball program in trouble? The Factory of Sadness Voice of the Fan asks this question in wake of an early NBA draft entree, and two transfers coming within 24 hours of each other. Two days and two Buckeye centers are leaving the program! Center Trevor Thompson declared way-to-early for the NBA draft. Then, freshman center (citing family problems) Daniel Giddens asked for his release from the program. And now, Mickey Mitchell wants out. This issue with players leaving and transferring don’t show well for the team or the university. Charley Lockhart, of Scarlet and Game, made an excellent point when he noted the 2015-2016 squad never seemed to gel or come together. To these eyes, it appeared some of the kids didn’t even want to be on the floor. Mitchell and Gidden’s departures mark the third transfer from this class as Austin Grandstaff transferred last December. One has to wonder if it’s the coach? …
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