Chris Holtmann
Ohio State's CJ Walker (13) drives in for a layup against Oral Roberts' DeShang Weaver, right, during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Shocked Buckeyes look ahead after early tournament exit

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 23, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 9, 2003, file photo, Minnesota's Ben Johnson (22) drives past Illinois Dee Brown (11) in the first half at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill. Minnesota has picked former player and assistant Johnson to be the new head men's basketball coach, according to a person with knowledge of the hire. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university had yet to make the announcement. (AP Photo/John Dixon, File)
New Minnesota coach is former player, assistant Ben Johnson

By Dave Campbell Mar. 22, 2021 06:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 15, 2018, file photo, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, left, greets the Loyola Chicago basketball team as the Ramblers walk off the court after a win over Miami in a first-round game at the NCAA college basketball tournament in Dallas. Loyola Chicago is back in the tournament. And Sister Jean will be there, too. The 101-year-old team chaplain's lobbying paid off Tuesday, March 16, when the school reversed course and announced she will go. That means she gets to watch her beloved Ramblers in person for the first time this season when No. 17 Loyola meets Georgia Tech in Indianapolis on Friday. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Police contacted after Ohio State's Liddell receives threats

By Charles Odum Mar. 20, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

Ohio State's E.J. Liddell, second from right, gets pressure from Oral Roberts' Francis Lacis (22), Kevin Obanor, second from left, Carlos Jürgens, center, and Max Abmas (3) during the second half of a first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Oral Roberts won in overtime. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Sister Jean gets the vaccine and seat at the NCAA Tournament

By Jim Litke Mar. 20, 2021 01:57 AM EDT

Ohio State guard Duane Washington Jr. prepares to shoot a basket against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Football schools? Ohio State, Alabama thriving in hoops, too

By John Zenor Feb. 26, 2021 01:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2021, file photo, Dayton's Mustapha Amzil, right, passes the ball as Saint Louis' Javonte Perkins (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in St. Louis. Amzil is among a small group of freshmen seizing an opportunity to play as midyear enrollees after the NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to athletes in winter sports like basketball. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Midyear enrollees seize chance to play with free eligibility

By Aaron Beard Feb. 11, 2021 02:41 AM EST

Ohio State's CJ Walker and Wisconsin's Brad Davison go after a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Liddell helps No. 15 Ohio State beat No. 10 Wisconsin 74-62

By Steve Megargee Jan. 23, 2021 06:27 PM EST

Ohio State center Zed Key (23) gos up for a shot over Purdue forward Mason Gillis (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Williams, Hunter lead Purdue past No. 20 Ohio State 67-60

By Michael Marot Dec. 16, 2020 10:17 PM EST

Notre Dame's Dane Goodwin (23) shoots a 3-pointer in front of Ohio State's E.J. Liddell (32) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. Ohio State won 90-85. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Liddell scores 19 to lead No. 22 Buckeyes past feisty Irish

By John Fineran Dec. 08, 2020 10:03 PM EST

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Transfer rules have generated a lot of comings and goings in the Ohio State basketball program. Add a preseason practice schedule affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and it’s no wonder coach Chris Holtmann is still trying to figure out where all the pieces will fit. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
No. 23 Ohio State still piecing together lineup, schedule

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2020 11:55 AM EST

Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith answers questions during a news conference, Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State's athletic department will cut 25 jobs, furlough hundreds of other employees and ask coaches and others to take 5% pay cuts to help grapple with a projected $107 million budget deficit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, athletic director Gene Smith said Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Budget shortfall forces deep cuts in Ohio St sports program

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 23, 2020 02:22 PM EDT