PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Kyle Young has spent a lot of time on the ground during his Ohio State basketball career. Often the best thing he brings to the table are things that don’t show up in a basic boxscore but get acknowledged in a locker room or a film session. He does all the little things and the dirty work, bringing an element that was clearly missing from this team. But as a talent, what his presence means can be summed up in one play from Friday’s 54-41 win over Loyola in the NCAA Tournament. With 9:12 left and the shot clock down to 14 seconds, Young was matched up on Marquise Kennedy in space. It’s a situation where one would think a guard would be at an advantage over a slow-footed big man. Except Young has proven to be a versatile defender capable of guarding players of all shapes…
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