INDIANAPOLIS — The Buckeyes just can’t help but provide their fans the most stressful march to the Big Ten Championship Game. The Buckeyes have made a habit out of building big leads only to relinquish it late. It’s created the type of finishes that leave fans out of breath. In the moment, there are so many questions. Such as: “What’s wrong with this team?” “Did they peak too early?” “Why can’t they close games?” All valid questions. As the No. 4 team in the country in mid-February, they put together a 10-1 stretch that included four top-20 wins. They validated their status the first time they played Michigan, even in a loss. Then things fell apart. But consider this. While the rest of the basketball world wasn’t quite sure of what to make of it, inside the locker room was a calm confidence. OSU has Duane Washington Jr. to thank…
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