USA TODAY picks Ohio State as one of most overrated NCAA Tournament teams

Give us one reason for optimism when it comes to Ohio State’s chances in the NCAA Tournament.

Don’t count on Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament

Mar 10, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) dribbles the ball while Penn State Nittany Lions forward Seth Lundy (1) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

What Gleeson Says

“The Buckeyes (19-11) lost three of their last four to close out the regular season, including home games against teams they shouldn’t have lost to – bottom-feeder Nebraska and bubble-team Michigan. Then they exited early in the Big Ten tourney with an upset loss to Penn State. Even though E.J. Liddell is having an All-America-caliber season, Ohio State sometimes becomes too reliant on its star. In the Nebraska game, Liddell had 27 points and the Buckeyes still lost. They struggle to take care of the ball – ranking 236th nationally in turnover margin.”

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