November 16, 2024

Improved paint decisions could help Ohio State turn offense around, snap losing streak


Show Caption Hide Caption Video: Ohio State’s Chris Holtmann speaks in advance of Nebraska game Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s full press conference from Jan. 16, 2023. Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch The particulars change, but the same type of play has started to haunt Ohio State. Often, it starts with the ball on the wing, perhaps in the hands of primary playmakers Justice Sueing or Brice Sensabaugh. In an effort to create an offensive opportunity, someone puts the ball on the floor, drives toward the lane and sees some glimmer of daylight. Or, sometimes, none is to be found as an extra defender appears, cuts off the opportunity and forces the Buckeye to pick up his dribble. It’s here, more than perhaps anywhere else on offense, that coach Chris Holtmann feels the Buckeyes are sputtering during what has become a four-game losing streak. Entering Wednesday night’s game…

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