CHICAGO – It doesn’t take statistics or in-depth analysis to see that this is a different Ohio State team than the one playing a month ago. Sure, the roster is the same, and the numbers on the backs of the jerseys haven’t changed. And if you want to get analytical, there are plenty of opportunities to do so, from improved two-point field-goal shooting to better overall defensive presence. But to get to the heart of what has changed since the Buckeyes lost 14 of 15 games before now having won three of four including Wednesday’s opener in the Big Ten Tournament, you have to go a little bit more by feel. That’s how freshman guard Roddy Gayle Jr. explained it after the Buckeyes handed Wisconsin a 65-57 defeat inside the United Center. “From a confidence standpoint none of us are afraid of messing up,” Gayle said. “As players, the coaches…
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