CHICAGO – The difference was obvious before the first ball of the Big Ten Tournament was tipped off at the United Center. At one end of the court were the 13th-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes, losers of 14 of 15 games at one point this season. In the final seconds before what could have been their final game together, the enthusiasm was palpable. Justice Sueing and Brice Sensabaugh exchanged a unique handshake. Isaac Likekele ran onto the court to give a final jump and hip bump to one of his teammates. And when the ball was tipped, Ohio State’s nine reserves were, to a man, standing in anticipation. Mar 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Brice Sensabaugh (10) celebrates a basket scored by guard Bruce Thornton (2) against the Wisconsin Badgers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Their Wisconsin counterparts didn’t…
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