Kaleb Wesson has to be Kaleb Wesson
While the Hoosiers defended Kaleb Wesson well the first time around, Archie Miller just said he's concerned about the rematch because the last two games IU's post defense has been "non-existent." #iubb
— Jon Blau (@Jon_Blau) January 31, 2020
As the season has gone on, teams are putting more and more efforts towards making Ohio State’s big man work down on the post. The defenses are collapsing and forcing him into contested shots and far too many turnovers.
But Ohio State needs Wesson to be a force. He’s the team’s most polished player and he has to come up big Saturday. That doesn’t mean he forces the issue, but OSU doesn’t win if he just fades into the background in this one. He has to be involved and active. Most importantly, he has to recognize double teams and get the ball to the right place if that’s what it comes down to. Then, hit the boards hard and make your own luck.