In a lot of ways, Ohio State has handled the void left by last year’s experienced backcourt surprisingly well. With Duane Washington’s playmaking abilities earning him time with the Indiana Pacers, and CJ Walker’s typically steady hand directing an offense in Germany, the Buckeyes have put together an offense that again ranks among the nation’s 10 most efficient. Entering Thursday’s road game against Indiana, Ohio State is seventh in adjusted offensive efficiency, averaging 116.0 points per 100 possessions, according to KenPom.com. The Buckeyes are second in the Big Ten in shooting percentage (.489), third in 3-point shooting percentage (.397) and fifth in total scoring average (76.7). Now, imagine those numbers if Ohio State didn’t rank fifth in the league in turnovers per game (12.82) and 171st nationally in turnover percentage, turning it over on 18.8% of its possessions, per KenPom. It’s a tempting thought, but something that might not be…
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