The conversation took place during a first half where little went right for Ohio State’s offense. On the way to a 24-23 halftime deficit Tuesday night at Value City Arena, sophomore center Zed Key had established position deep in the post against Minnesota’s frontline. He took the pass, quickly spun and fired up an out-of-control right-handed hook shot that had no chance of going in. A moment later, it had earned Key a quick hook and a lengthy sideline conversation with coach Chris Holtmann. The message from the coach was pretty straightforward. “We’ve just been on him about slowing down and playing with more balance in the post,” Holtmann said. “He just rushes it too much. He’s got to settle the ball. He’s got to read the defense and play on balance.” Key was far from the only offensive issue for the Buckeyes during the first half, and he was…
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