Show Caption Hide Caption Watch Ohio State’s Chris Holtmann preview Eastern Illinois game Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann’s full press conference from Nov. 15, 2022, previewing a game with Eastern Illinois. Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch This time next week, the Ohio State men’s basketball team will be looking at palm trees, ocean waters and its first appearance in the Maui Invitational in nearly 20 years. First, though, is a Wednesday night game against winless Eastern Illinois in what will be the final tune up for the Buckeyes before Monday’s tournament opener against No. 17 San Diego State. The Panthers, ranked No. 354 nationally according to KenPom.com and picked to finish ninth in the 10-team Ohio Valley Conference, bring what Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann described as a “tough, defensive-minded group” with a strong backcourt. What they also bring is the potential for a classic letdown game for a youthful Ohio…
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