E.J. Liddell
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 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

Michigan forward Austin Davis (51) shoots under Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 9 Buckeyes edge No. 4 Michigan, make Big Ten title game

By Michael Marot Mar. 13, 2021 08:52 PM EST

Indiana forward Race Thompson fights for a rebound with Iowa center Luka Garza (55) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Indiana won 81-69. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
No. 7 Iowa, No. 19 Illinois to end long layoffs with faceoff

By Steve Megargee Jan. 28, 2021 01:36 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's Justice Sueing, left, gets off a pass despite a collision with Minnesota's Liam Robbins in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Robbins leads No. 21 Minnesota past No. 25 Ohio State 77-60

By Dave Campbell Jan. 03, 2021 09:03 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

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