Before Ohio State stepped onto the United Center court Thursday morning, Kaleb Wesson’s teammates promised the returning center he would find the ball in his hands often. Wesson hadn’t touched the court for three games because of a suspension for an unspecified violation of athletic department policy, and Ohio State went 0-3 during that stretch. Entering the second-round Big Ten Tournament game against Indiana, Buckeyes players acknowledged the stakes were high as a team teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Wesson’s return increased their confidence. “My teammates were making a big deal at the beginning of the game,” said Wesson, a 6-foot-9 sophomore. “Like, ‘Yeah, we’re happy to have you back. We’re going to get you the ball and get you into rhythm.’ ” He finished with 17 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and two steals in the 79-75 victory and made it clear the Buckeyes need him…
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