ExploreWhat to know about the Buckeyes heading into the postseason Officially, Ohio State is set to make its 30th NCAA Tournament appearance. The Buckeyes are 51-28 in tournament play and have made 14 trips to the Sweet 16 and 14 Elite Eight appearances (the tournament used to include only eight teams). Ohio State has been to 10 Final Fours and won it all in 1960. They have lost in the championship game four times, most recently 2007. The Buckeyes also lost the first final in 1939 and were runners-up in ’61 and ’62. Because of NCAA violations, Ohio State has vacated and does not officially recognize four NCAA Tournament appearances (1999-2002). That includes an 11th Final Four in ’99. Coach Chris Holtmann has taken Ohio State to the NCAA Tournament twice and advanced to the second round both times since taking over the program. Prior to coming to Columbus, he…
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