Ohio State gets respect in Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll after Big Ten Tournament run

After a runner-up finish in the Big Ten Tournament, Ohio State moves up in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll.

Ferris Motors CBB Coaches Top 25

1. Gonzaga

2. Illinois

3. Baylor

4. Michigan

5. Alabama

6. Houston

7. Ohio State

8. Iowa

9. Texas

10. Arkansas

11. Kansas

12. Oklahoma State

13. West Virginia

14. Florida State

15. Virginia

16. Loyola Chicago

17. Villanova

18. San Diego State

19. Creighton

20. Purdue

21. Texas Tech

22. Colorado

23. USC

24. Virginia Tech

25. Oregon

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