“In its final four games, Ohio State will get three chances to snap what’s now become a rather noticeable streak. The Buckeyes haven’t won a game against an at-large-caliber opponent in close to three months.” -John Gasaway, ESPN It’s crunch time for Ohio State basketball. After such a promising non-conference schedule, the Buckeyes have fallen into a serious rut, winning just one of their last four and falling to 7-9 in Big Ten play – 6.5 games behind Michigan State. However, that sub-.500 conference record might not be as big a problem as it would seem, especially when it comes to earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Part of that benefit of the doubt is due to the bubble watch itself, which is not the actual selection committee for the tournament. Part is because of just how strong Ohio State’s non-conference wins (and loss: Really, is anyone all that…
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