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The Ohio State basketball team got back in the win column last time out by winning one on the road at Northwestern. Now, after almost a week off, it gets back to the home venue to take on an Indiana team it lost to the first time around in Bloomington.
This is a game the Buckeyes simply have to have if it wants to stay in a position to dance in March. They will be without one of their key players with the news of D.J. Carton being out, but they still have to find a way to keep things together and notch the win.
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According to a release from the Ohio State athletic department, freshman guard D.J. Carton is taking time away from the program.
This season of Ohio State basketball has been a unique and weird one filled with a ton of hight, just as many lows, and some off-the-court news. We now have the latest breaking news that will no doubt have a heavy impact on the program.
According to a release by the OSU athletic department, freshman point guard D.J. Carton will be taking some time away from the Buckeye basketball team. Here is the short release received Thursday night from the folks at Ohio State.
D.J. Carton, a freshman guard on the Ohio State men’s basketball team, will be taking some time away to deal with personal matters. He will miss the game Saturday vs. Indiana.
Head coach Chris Holtmann also provided a statement in the release.
“D.J. remains a valued member of our program and we will continue to love and support him,” said Holtmann. “Please respect the family’s privacy in this matter.” – Chris Holtmann, Ohio State head coach.”
Carton has had an up and down year so far for Ohio State, but is coming off a game at Northwestern in which he was the leading scorer and dangerous scoring threat for the Buckeyes. His absence not only cuts into the depth at the guard position — one so important for a team that has struggled with turnovers this year, but also takes a dynamic athlete that can get his own shot off the court.
The freshman from Bettendorf, Iowa has averaged 10.4 points per game to go along with 2.8 rebounds and three assists per contest.
Carton released a statement on his own to shed a little more light on what he is dealing with. It all revolves around mental health, and Buckeye Nation and all those around him should be very proud of him taking care of what he needs in order to be set up for better health in the future.
Ohio State guard D.J. Carton knows how to get off the ground. Watch a ridiculous alley-oop he got to go against Northwestern Sunday.
If you’ve watched Ohio State basketball this year, you’ve no doubt seen flashes of the high-flying athleticism of freshman guard D.J. Carton. He’s only 6-2, 185 lbs., but he can fly above the rim like a guy 6-7 or taller. He was blessed with fast-twitch ability some of us can only dream about.
That skill set was on full display in the second half against on the road against Northwestern Sunday night. With the game still in doubt, the Buckeyes grabbed a rebound, threw an outlet pass to Duane Washington and raced down the floor. Washington lobbed a pass up to Carton but appeared to sail it too high.
That’s when Carton reached back, cradled the basketball, and with his body and head behind the rim, found a way to get the basket to go down. In case you missed it, you too can appreciate the beauty of it all by clicking on the below highlight from the Twitter feed of Ohio State on BTN.
Ohio State battled through a back and forth game against Northwestern for its first Big Ten road win of the year.
Ohio State finally got a road win in the Big Ten, and it’s a big one. Heck, at this point, any win is big when you’re mired in a slump of losing six of seven.
The Buckeyes got a slow start to the game but began to turn up the pressure in the first half and went into the break with a three-point lead. Unlike last time out at home against Minnesota though, Ohio State was able to play a full forty minutes and finish this one with a solid 71-59 win.
Who knows? Maybe this will act as a catalyst towards a turnaround on the season.
Ohio State had to absorb a hot shooting start by Indiana but reeled the game back in and now lead by three at halftime in Bloomington.
Ohio State went into Bloomington and had to absorb a white-hot start by Indiana. The Hoosiers came out on fire and went up by nine-points mid-way through the first 20 minutes thanks to some hot shooting. But the Buckeyes have shown more assertiveness and composure than the last few games. They kept playing defense, kept creating their own luck and went into halftime up 34-31.
Andre Wesson kept Ohio State in the game early when Indiana was seemingly making everything — splashing its first 8 of 11 shots. He leads all scorers with 10 points at the half. D.J. Carton and Kaleb Wesson each chipped in 7 points apiece.
But one half does not make a game. The Buckeyes will have to continue to play hard, smart and keep their composure in a place that is historically tough to play in. You can bet that Indiana will make a couple of runs here in the second twenty minutes at home. Off to the second half.
The Ohio State basketball team hits the road to take on Indiana. What will happen? Who is the key player for the Buckeyes? Get it all here.
The Ohio State basketball ball team needs a win in the worst way. After getting out of the game with some mighty impressive wins, it has fallen into a bit of a downward spiral. The Buckeyes have lost three games in a row, and four of the last six. Now it has to go on the road again and try to fight through the doubt and environment to get back into the winning column.
But it won’t be easy.
Playing at Assembly Hall in Bloomington is never easy especially with what has to be a team with a very fragile psyche in tow. Add that to the fact that the Buckeyes have ruined the day of Indiana over the last couple of years, and this one will be a challenge.
Ohio State dropped its third-straight when it lost on the road at Maryland. Here’s three things we learned.
The Ohio State basketball team is at a crossroads. It got out of the gate quickly, knocking off the likes of Kentucky and Villanova, but have now hit some major speed bumps as the calendar flips.
The Buckeyes came into the contest against Maryland having lost two-in a row and three of their last five. It didn’t get any better against a long and physical Maryland team either. Ohio State didn’t shoot the ball well, and struggled to match the physicality and defensive pressure of the Terrapins on the road.
As we do always, here’s three things we learned after a third-straight loss, this time to the tune of 67-55.
The Ohio State basketball team headed to the break down by six on the road against Maryland. The game has not been a masterclass.
The Ohio State basketball team is trying to get back to its winning ways and stop a two-game losing streak. Things started out pretty good out of the gate in College Park against Maryland, but then the game turned sloppy and the ‘Terps reeled things in and took a late lead in the first twenty minutes of a bruising a turnover riddled ball-game.
The Terrapins headed to the break up 28-22.
The two teams combined for nineteen turnovers, and Ohio State shot just 29% to Maryland’s 40% from the floor. The difference has been Maryland’s defense and ability to shoot the 3-point shot — knocking down seven of them in the first half.
Point-guard D.J. Carton leads the Buckeyes with seven points on 3 of 5 shooting, with Kaleb and Andre Wesson both chipping in five points a piece.
If Ohio State is going to win this battle on the road against a top-fifteen opponent though, it has to start taking care of the ball and knocking down shots. That’s been the same story over the last few games sadly and the Buckeyes have to find themselves again.
The Ohio State basketball team dropped its second game in a row against Wisconsin Friday night. Here’s three things we learned.
Thank goodness college basketball is a marathon with thirty or so games and not judged by a five game stretch. That’s because the Ohio State basketball team has now lost three of its last five after losing a sloppy and bruising game against Wisconsin Friday night .
It now drops to 1-2 in the Big Ten and clearly has some things things that have risen up as cracks in what was a fantastic start to the season. Chris Holtmann won’t be happy in the postgame locker room after this one, and we’re here to try and pick up the pieces from what just happened on the court. There are clearly things that need to be cleaned up moving forward, and the head man should at least have his team’s attention now.
Wisconsin hits the road to Columbus to take on Ohio State on Friday night. Badger fans should be sure to know these three opposing players.
Wisconsin (8-5) hits the road to Columbus to take on No. 5 Ohio State (11-2) on Friday evening. The Badgers are seeking their second win in a row against the Buckeyes after taking them down in a 73-67 overtime thriller in the most recent meeting between these squads last March.
Bucky has won three in a row leading into tomorrow’s matchup, most recently pummelling Rider at home on New Year’s Eve in a 65-37 decision. Meanwhile, Ohio State has to be considered one of the best teams in the nation at the moment based on its body of work so far this season. Head coach Chris Holtmann’s Buckeyes started the season 9-0 before falling to Minnesota on Dec. 15. They’ve gone 2-1 since that loss, including a win over No. 6 Kentucky and a 67-59 loss at home to No. 22 West Virginia last Sunday.
Tomorrow’s matchup will be the toughest challenge the Badgers have been presented to this point in the season. Ohio State looks like the class of the Big Ten right now, boasting one of the deepest rotations in the country with eight players averaging at least 7.6 points per game.
Here are the three players on the other side who Badger fans should keep a close eye on throughout Friday evening’s contest.
There are quite a few talented players on this Ohio State squad, but Wesson is probably the only one who can be considered a true star at this point. The 6-9, 270-pound junior has enjoyed a fantastic career in Columbus so far, evolving from a 2018 Big Ten All-Freshman Team selection to an honorable mention all-conference performer last season, with first or second-team honors likely on their way this year.
Wesson has been Ohio State’s leading scorer for the second season in a row, putting up double figures in all but the Buckeyes’ first game. He’s also pacing the team in both rebounds and blocks.
He didn’t play in last year’s matchup with Wisconsin due to a suspension but was dominant against the Badgers as a freshman in 2017, scoring 19 points in just 17 minutes. With his ability to both wear down opposing big men in the post and drag them out to the perimeter as a capable three-point shooter, Wesson could give Nate Reuvers and Micah Potter some headaches tomorrow.
Dec 15, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard D.J. Carton (3) drives to the basket as Minnesota Gophers center Daniel Oturu (25) guards him during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Harrison Barden-USA TODAY Sports
Many Badger fans are probably already familiar with Carton, who was heavily pursued by Greg Gard and company on the recruiting trail in the class of 2019. Wisconsin was among the first programs to identify the 6-2 point guard’s considerable talent and offer him a scholarship, and the belief was early on that Bucky would be a top contender for the Bettendorf, Iowa native’s services.
Unfortunately, not long after Wisconsin extended the offer, other schools caught on and his list of suitors exploded. Carton proceeded to spurn the Badgers relatively quickly afterward, surprisingly not even including them in his Top 6 cut list.
Finishing his high school career as a four-star recruit and the nation’s fourth-ranked floor general, Carton has lived up to those lofty expectations so far this season. He’s been a dynamic playmaker off the bench for the Buckeyes, ranking third on the team in points and second in assists per game. His two-point field goal percentage is good for No. 13 in the Big Ten, and he also knocks in nearly 39 percent of his shots from long range.
Carton recently had the best performance of his young career against Kentucky, earning Big Ten Player of the Week honors for his 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal against the Wildcats.
Currently sitting as Ohio State’s second-leading scorer, Washington’s primary purpose when he is in the game is to get buckets. The sophomore guard has been one of the Big Ten’s deadliest shooters this season when he’s on, especially from long range, where he is knocking down a sizzling 49 percent of his looks. That’s the third-best mark in the conference.
Washington has been coming off the bench since returning from a rib injury that forced him to sit out a couple of games, but even if he doesn’t start against the Badgers, you can be sure that he will still be a focal point of Wisconsin’s game plan tomorrow with his knock-down shooting ability.
