I was just trying to get an open look. I told Mike before we even left the huddle, 'Just give me the ball.' That's what he did. He found me." Ron Lewis
Buckeyes bounce back to win second-round grudge match March 17, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "Ron Lewis revived the Buckeyes' national championship hopes with a long 3-pointer with two seconds left to force overtime, then Mike Conley Jr. dominated the extra period for a 78-71 victory over Xavier in a second-round South Regional game Saturday..."
Ohio State can learn from second-round scare March 17, 2007 Source: SportingNews.com - "The team that carried Ohio State into the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 was the same one that began the year with six consecutive victories, the one that went basket-for-basket with the Tar Heels at North Carolina, the one that averaged 87.3 points per game...It was not the one that claimed the Big Ten regular season championship, the Big Ten tournament title and entered the game on an 18-game winning streak..."
'The Shot' could follow Lewis, OSU for a long time March 18, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Ron Lewis was asked question after question about the shot, and he dissected it like a frog in a high school biology class. He wasn’t asked about a shot, 12 of which he totaled yesterday, but about 'The Shot,' the season-saving bomb that doubtless will be a proper noun throughout Lewis' life. An NBA three? 'I think it was further than that,' he said..."
Common Names Fuel Uncommon Victory for Buckeyes March 18, 2007 Source: The Ozone - "According to the U.S. Census Bureau there are 677,929 persons living in the United States with the last name 'Lewis'. For one incredible moment in venerable Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday one of them separated himself from all the rest..."
Lewis' Desperation Trey Helps OSU Advance March 17, 2007 Source: Bucknuts.com - "Things looked bleak for top-seeded Ohio State, which trailed No. 9 seed Xavier by nine points with three minutes left. But the Buckeyes made a furious comeback, capped by a Ron Lewis three-pointer with two seconds left, to force overtime. Mike Conley Jr. took over in the extra period and OSU escaped and advanced to the NCAA South Regional with a 78-71 win..."
Oden struggles, but Buckeyes manage to move on March 17, 2007 Source: SI.com - "Ohio State had just pulled off an improbable, heart-stopping overtime victory over cross-state underdog Xavier to advance to the Sweet 16, yet to listen to Greg Oden's morose tone as he reluctantly spoke with reporters afterward, you might have thought he was sitting in the losing locker room..."
Oden says foul was hard, not intentional March 18, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "...Xavier will wonder what might have been had Greg Oden been called for an intentional foul yesterday when he shoved Justin Cage to the floor after a Cage rebound in the final seconds of regulation in Rupp Arena..."
The 1 that got away March 18, 2007 Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - "Top-seeded Ohio St. breaks Xavier's heart with late rally, stunning 3-pointer, 78-71 OT win...How long was it? Two seconds? Three? Xavier freshman Derrick Brown was standing below the basket. It seemed like an eternity. And he knew it was going to end badly. Brown watched helplessly as Ron Lewis' 3-pointer from 24 feet swished through the basket with two seconds left in regulation..."
Ohio State point guard Conley Jr. emerges from Oden's shadow March 22, 2007 Source: San Antonio Express-News - "By now, the scene has played itself out countless times in the restaurants and hot spots of Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State point guard Mike Conley Jr. and his teammates will venture out on the town, only to be bombarded by Buckeyes fans and fellow students. Usually, they ask the same two questions: 'Where's Greg Oden?' And, 'Who are you?'..."
Bob Hunter commentary: Ohio State just waiting for Cook to get hot March 22, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "...On a team of future pros, Cook might have as much pure talent as any, including Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. Yet he has gone nine games without hitting at least half his shots, and in his past seven games he has hit only 9 of 44..."
Buckeyes haven't needed Cook to stay hot March 22, 2007 Source: The Morning Journal - "Over the last few weeks, as Daequan Cook sinks deeper and deeper into this shooting slump, the coaches have demanded he make 100 3-pointers during every practice. That's make -- not take -- 100..."
Tracking the Doomsday Scenario March 19, 2007 Source: kenpom.com - "The chance of all four #1’s making it to Atlanta (my Doomsday Scenario) is up to 9%...Thanks to the Xavier scare and the relative improvement of the other three teams in their region, Ohio State’s chance at the national title has actually decreased despite winning twice...Kansas has become the team with the best chance to win it all..."
High scoring Jon Diebler named Mr. Basketball March 22, 2007 Source: Coshocton Tribune - "Diebler (who has signed to play at Ohio State), a 6-foot-7 senior at Upper Sandusky High School, never flinched when the flashbulbs went off and his game and his focus never wavered. No wonder he's The Associated Press Mr. Basketball for 2007..."
Tressel's post-Tennessee-win speech key to season March 22, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - " Tonight Ohio State is back to where it all started. The Buckeyes' 68-66 victory over Tennessee on Jan. 13 began their 19-game winning streak and everything that has gone right for them since......Thad Matta...credits Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel for getting his players on the right path..."
Conley will be back to improve his game March 21, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Mike Conley Jr., the team’s starting point guard, will return to OSU next fall for his sophomore season, the player and his father said yesterday. 'Oh, yeah, for sure, definitely,' Mike Conley Sr. said. 'Mike has done extremely well for himself. I’m just so proud of the work he’s put into it. People now are seeing the fruits of the labor.'..."
Lewis’ shot at fame will be etched in fans’ minds March 21, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Ron Lewis saved Ohio State not just once, but every time he came down the floor in the final seconds of regulation against Xavier..."
Different team but same stress March 22, 2007 Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - "Thad Matta...was nervous and quirky three years ago when he led Xavier to a regional semifinal victory against Texas, and he was nervous and quirky Wednesday at the Alamodome while preparing his Ohio State squad for tonight's game against Tennessee..."
Coaches are masters of preparation, creatures of habit March 21, 2007 Source: ESPN - "...there are a lot of very good reasons why the Buckeyes have won 19 straight to get to this point. But judging from Matta's behavior, it could all go to hell in a heartbeat without a stick of chewing gum..."
Oden will call the shot if he decides to turn pro March 21, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "My money is on Greg Oden taking the NBA money, and who could blame him? If the freshman hulk leaves Ohio State when this season ends Thursday or later in the NCAA Tournament, he will get at least $15 million guaranteed from an NBA team salivating for the 7-footer’s services at center..."
Playing Without Oden March 20, 2007 Source: BuckeyeSports.com - "For most teams, the thought of losing their leading scorer and rebounder for any extended period of time is a frightening one. For Ohio State, it is simply a case of moving on with the players at hand. See what some of the players have to say about playing without Greg Oden..."
Buckeyes still have everything to play for March 20, 2007 Source: CentralOhio.com - "From your easy chair or chest-high table at the sports bar Saturday afternoon, you pictured Ohio State's season imploding. It wasn't seen, because it didn't happen..."
Groce most likely next on Matta coaching tree March 20, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "When Ohio State's offense was grinding to a halt at Michigan State earlier this year, Buckeyes head coach Thad Matta and assistant John Groce drew up some plays the Buckeyes said they'd never run before. 'Sometimes they do that, especially coach Groce,' junior guard Jamar Butler said. 'He knows his X's and O's, and if he sees something that he thinks can get us two points, he's going to draw it up and we're going to do it.' 'Coach Groce is a genius,' said freshman center Greg Oden, who was freed up for a lob dunk by one tweak..." Get to know: OSU's assistant coaches
Matta working overtime in this tale of two teams March 19, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Two Ohio State basketball teams, masquerading as one, are heading to San Antonio this week. There are the Buckeyes with Greg Oden, and the OSU squad without him. The team with Oden plays a slower, half-court offense and can rely on the huge freshman center to own the lane when it packs its defense into a 2-3 zone. Without Oden, the Buckeyes play more of a full-court style on offense and defense..."
Oden on bench sits well March 19, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "That's why Ohio State needs to bench Greg Oden for Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup against Tennessee. A bit much? Obviously. But the Buckeyes proved they could win Saturday with a smaller lineup when Oden had to leave the game. The freshman center wasn't happy with his play in a 78-71 overtime victory against Xavier. Ohio State pulled it out in the extra session after Oden fouled out with nine seconds left in regulation..."
Oden feels a little low March 19, 2007 Source: Akron Beacon Journal - "After scare with Xavier, Buckeyes star wonders what defense he'll face...'He's a little down right now, but we'll turn that around on the road trip back,' junior guard Jamar Butler vowed..."
The-Ozone Note and Quotebook March 18, 2007 Source: The Ozone - "...Some people are trying to make an issue of the hard foul committed by Greg Oden with under 10 seconds on the game clock in regulation. Some are saying it should have been called an intentional foul, which would have given Xavier two free throws and possession of the basketball. Instead, it was simply called a regular foul. Oden said after the game he thought the call was correct..."
A chorus of boos for Matta March 17, 2007 Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - "Are three seasons enough to forgive and forget? That's what Xavier fans must ask themselves today, when their Musketeers play Ohio State and coach Thad Matta..."
Pick your favorite XU storyline March 17, 2007 Source: Cincinnati Post - "Twenty minutes into the 25-minute press conference Friday with Ohio State's basketball coach, somebody actually asked Thad Matta about Ohio State..."
XU tough nut for OSU March 17, 2007 Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - "Conley: Muskies certainly won't be pushover today..."
Thad Matta & Sean Miller
Look out, Buckeyes March 15, 2007 Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - "Xavier won an exciting back-and-forth victory over BYU and moves on to meet top-ranked Ohio State (It's the first time Ohio State and Xavier have met since 1984) and XU's former coach, Thad Matta, in the NCAA Tournament..."
Underdog role fits Xavier March 17, 2007 Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - "Musketeers have history of shaking up favored teams ..."
The-Ozone Hoops Note and Quotebook March 14, 2007 Source: The Ozone - "The Buckeyes are back to work making last-minute preparations for the NCAA tournament. Check out what they're saying about the upcoming NCAA action..."
Flash back in Lewis' dash March 14, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "Ron Lewis came around just in time. After spending most of the season finding his way, Ohio State's senior speeding slasher has redis covered his role in the Buckeyes' offense in the last three weeks..."
Conley's runner scores 100 on the Oden test March 13, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "There's at least one shot in America that Greg Oden has never blocked. Little guys looking for ways over 7-foot swatters should study Ohio State point guard Mike Conley Jr..."
Eye for the game March 13, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Conley’s ability to see floor, anticipate right moves buoys Buckeyes "
The Buckeyes watch the announcement of the NCAA Tournament field. They were in a dining room at the United Center in Chicago.
The Buckeyes celebrate winning the Big Ten Tournament by singing Carmen Ohio with the Ohio State band yesterday.
South region capsules March 12, 2007 Source: USA Today - "'I see them on national TV all the time. You see them every week,' Central Connecticut State's Javier Mojica said of the Blue Devils' first-round draw vs. top-seeded Ohio State. 'We are not going to back down. We're going to go play it hard, and whatever happens happens.'..." (Includes Team-by-team breakdown)
South Regional breakdown March 12, 2007 Source: Scout.com - "Overview: Ohio State's road is clearly paved. The Buckeyes have Team Mystery, Memphis, as the No. 2 seed in the region and a No. 3 seed in Texas A&M that still hasn't proven itself as an elite team on a national stage..."
Bucks first opponent: Central Connecticut State March 11, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "Javier Mojica scored 25 points, including a late 3-pointer that helped Central Connecticut beat Sacred Heart 74-70 on Wednesday in the Northeast Conference Tournament championship and earn an NCAA bid..."
OSU finds motivation in third-best ranking March 12, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Seventeen wins in a row, the No. 1 ranking in the country and a Big Ten tournament title to go with its regularseason championship. The Ohio State men’s basketball team should feel pretty good about itself going into the NCAA Tournament. But not too good, thanks to the selection committee rating them the third-best No. 1 seed in the tournament..."
SOUTH (San Antonio)
At Lexington, Ky. - Thursday, March 15
No. 1 Ohio State (30-3) vs. No. 16 Central Connecticut State (22-11)
No. 8 BYU (25-8) vs. No. 9 Xavier (24-8)
At Columbus, Ohio - Friday, March 16
No. 5 Tennessee (22-10) vs. No. 12 Long Beach State (24-7)
No. 4 Virginia (20-10) vs. No. 13 Albany (23-9)
At Lexington, Ky. - Thursday, March 15
No. 6 Louisville (23-9) vs. No. 11 Stanford (18-12)
No. 3 Texas A&M (25-6) vs. No. 14 Penn (22-8)
At New Orleans - Friday, March 16
No. 7 Nevada (28-4) vs. No. 10 Creighton (22-10)
No. 2 Memphis (30-3) vs. No. 15. North Texas (23-10)
Buckeyes rout CCSU 78-57 March 15, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "No. 1 Ohio State wins easily, setting up a bout with intrastate foe Xavier, who barely gets by. The schools are seperated by 100 miles, but the gap is much wider in The Edge as Thad Matta faces his old haunt..."
The method to their madness March 15, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Buckeyes’ search for ways to generate offense closer to the basket has paid off so far in the postseason ..."
Oden’s as good as it gets, both on and off the court March 12, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "It is an odyssey unlike any other in Ohio State history, a storybook season that has fans both loving the tale and dreading the ending..."
Greg Oden was held without a shot in the 1st half but ended with 12 points & 10 rebounds.
No. 1 Ohio State 66, No. 3 Wisconsin 49 March 11, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "No. 1 Ohio State captured the Big Ten tournament championship. Now, it can focus on the big prize. Mike Conley scored 18 points, Ron Lewis added 17, and the Buckeyes beat No. 3 Wisconsin 66-49 Sunday to capture their first conference championship.Greg Oden finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds after playing just 6 minutes in the first half, but Conley and Lewis did enough to lift Ohio State (30-3) to its 17th straight victory. Conley had eight assists and six rebounds, and Lewis was 6-for-12, including 2-for-4 on 3-pointers..."
The-Ozone Note and Quotebook March 11, 2007 Source: The Ozone - "The-Ozone Note and Quotebook, including a report on Greg Oden's debut as a cheerleader..."
Buckeyes take care of Badgers March 11, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Ohio State added the Big Ten tournament championship to its conference title today by beating Wisconsin for the second time in three meetings this season..."
Ohio State Meets Wisconsin for Big Ten Title March 11, 2007 Source: Scout.com - "Today at 3:30 pm, Ohio State (29-3) meets Wisconsin (29-4) for the Big Ten Tournament Championship and right to be a 30-game winner. It's a rubber match between the two teams, who split the season series. But with all that's on the line, it won't mean nearly as much as basketball analysts will tell you this afternoon..."
NCAA top seed in Buckeyes' grasp as they move to Big Ten finale March 10, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "Greg Oden put together a highlight package for NBA scouts and helped No. 1 Ohio State move to the championship game of the Big Ten Tournament -- and a step closer to a top seed in the NCAA Tournament..."
Oden's message, OSU win clear March 11, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "Greg Oden didn't know what he was doing, didn't know what he was saying. 'I was out of my body," Ohio State's 7-foot freshman center said. No one could hear what he yelled after a thunderous rebound dunk in Ohio State's 63-52 Big Ten Tournament semifinal win over Purdue on Saturday, but it might as well have been this: 'I was hurt before. Hurt, get it? Now this is the real me. Get used to it.'..."
Ohio State Slams Purdue 63-52 March 10, 2007 Source: Scout.com - "Ohio State is leaving little doubt about their possible No. 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament. For the second straight day, the Buckeyes beat a 20-win team for a third time this season to advance to the championship game in the Big Ten Tournament. Ohio State will meet Wisconsin Sunday for the tournament crown, which Ohio State won in 2002..."
Buckeyes Face Boilermakers In Big Ten Tourney Semifinals March 9, 2007 Source: OSU Official Site - "The Buckeyes and Boilermakers met twice this season with Ohio State winning both games. The Buckeyes won 78-60 in West Lafayette Jan. 31 and then 63-56 in Columbus Feb. 10. The teams have never met on a neutral court in 151 previous meetings. Overall, Purdue leads the all-time series 78-71 with Ohio State winning the last seven games..."
Saturday's schedule, semifinals No. 5 Purdue vs. No. 1 Ohio State, 1:40 p.m. ET No. 6 Illinois vs. No. 2 Wisconsin, 4:05 p.m. ET
Ohio State, Michigan Meet Again March 9, 2007 Source: BuckeyeSports.com - "The Ohio State men's basketball squad, especially the team's five newcomers, are antsy to move into the next phase of the season at the Big Ten tournament and another attempt to hold off rival Michigan. Will they prove ready to open their postseason successfully?..."
RPI not everything in selection; check out the sheet March 8, 2007 Source: SI.com - "...There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about the RPI. In an effort to shed more light, SI.com is publishing one of the team "sheets" the committee will use in its deliberations this weekend. We've chosen the sheet for UCLA. You can take a good, long gander at UCLA's page by clicking the table above. Go ahead, give it a looksie. I'll wait..."
Michigan Next For Ohio State Friday March 8, 2007 Source: USA Today - "Michigan shook off a sluggish morning start, got 14 points from Dion Harris and used a second-half spurt Thursday to beat Minnesota 49-40 in the opening game of the Big Ten tournament..."
Projecting the Field March 8, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "CBS SportsLine.com's projections of the 65 schools that will make up this year's NCAA Tournament..."
Success on the court translates to big money for coaches March 8, 2007 Source: USA Today - "Sixty-five coaches will lead their teams into the NCAA Division I men's tournament next week, and one will emerge the first Monday in April with a celebratory strand of net and a national championship. Many more, if history holds, will cash in with new or considerably sweetened contracts..." (Also sortable salary database of coaches whose teams made the Big Dance.)
Committee has tough decisions at top of bracket, too March 7, 2007 Source: Associated Press - "Gary Walters understands the difficulty in filling those final spots for the NCAA field. This year, however, his selection committee faces a new twist -- picking the top seeds. With Florida's late-season struggles, Wisconsin's injuries and Kansas' power ranking, Walters acknowledged Wednesday that putting together the 65-team field this weekend will be far from clear-cut..."
Buckeyes Head To Chicago for Big Ten Tournament March 7, 2007 Source: The Ozone - "The Big Ten tournament gets under way in Chicago tomorrow when first-round play begins. The Buckeyes have an opening-day bye, then Friday will play the winner of the Minnesota vs. Michigan game which kicks off the tournament on Thursday..."
Buckeyes honored, but feel slighted March 7, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "If Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. ever felt they had something to prove to anyone other than themselves, their teammates and their coaches, it might be at the Big Ten tournament this weekend..."
Matta named Big Ten coach of the year March 6, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Greg Oden was named freshman of the year and defensive player of the year; Thad Matta coach of the year; and freshman Daequan Cook sixth man of the year after they helped the Buckeyes win the Big Ten championship and earn a No.1 ranking nationally at the end of the regular season. Another OSU freshman, point guard Mike Conley Jr., joined Oden on the All-Big Ten first team as voted by a panel of media, as well as on the all-freshman team. The coaches put Conley on the second team, voting Purdue senior Carl Landry to the first team instead...Wisconsin’s Tucker voted player of the year... (All-Big Ten teams Media & Coaches' selections)"
Buckeyes Look Ahead To Big Ten Tourney March 5, 2007 Source: Bucknuts.com - "With a 27-3 regular season in the rear view mirror, Ohio State looks toward this weekend's Big Ten tournament in Chicago. The top-ranked Buckeyes will play the winner of Thursday's opening round game between Minnesota and Michigan. Click this free link for more details on the Big Ten tournament..."
Field Set For 2007 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament March 4, 2007 Source: OSU Official Site - "The field is set for the 2007 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament that will take place Thursday-Sunday, March 8-11, at the United Center in Chicago, Ill. Ohio State (27-3/15-1) claimed the No. 1 seed after capturing the outright Big Ten title for the second consecutive year. Wisconsin (27-4/13-3) earned the No. 2 seed, while Indiana (20-9/10-6) clinched the No. 3 spot. Iowa (17-13/9-7), Purdue (20-10/9-7) and Illinois (21-10/9-7) ended the season tied for fourth place in the conference standings..."
Buckeye Web Zone March 5, 2007 Source: 1460thefan.com - "Excitement's running high for the basketball Buckeyes. Don't miss one lay-up, dribble, slam dunk, three-pointer or interview. You can hear Paul Keels and Ronnie Stokes call the 2006-07 OSU men's basketball Big Ten Tournament action on 1460 The Fan in central Ohio, and online at 1460thefan.com everywhere else..."
Tournament will serve as audition for Big Dance March 5, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "The Big Ten Tournament this week will serve as an NCAA Tournament play-in for at least a few teams. Fifth-seeded Purdue, No. 6 seed Illinois, and No. 7 Michigan State all possibly need at least one win to extend their seasons, while No. 4 seed Iowa and No. 8 Michigan need more than that. Add in Ohio State and Wisconsin still angling for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, and every game should matter, which isn't always the case. So let's get the individual honors out of the way now..."
The-Ozone Hoops Notes and Quotebook March 4, 2007 Source: The Ozone - "The-Ozone Hoops Note and Quotebook from the victorious OSU locker room in Ann Arbor..."
Buckeyes could win it all, or lose early March 4, 2007 Source: Dayton Daily News - "Race for No. 1: I'm not sold on the Ohio State basketball team. Then again, the Buckeyes appear to have as good a chance as anyone of cutting down the nets next month in Atlanta. It's going to be tough filling out those NCAA tournament brackets. I can't recall the last time when there were eight or nine teams with legitimate shots at a No. 1 seed..."
OSU rides clutch play March 4, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "This game showed why Ohio State is Ohio State and Michigan is Michigan. Championship teams, not to mention teams ranked No. 1 in the nation, do what the Buckeyes did yesterday. They come from six points down in the last four minutes by forcing three turnovers, scoring on five of their last six possessions and making all of their free throws..."
Parrish's Top 25 March 4, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "Why wait until Monday for the latest polls? Senior writer Gary Parrish is the first out with his rankings of the 26 best teams every Sunday night. Records and scores update daily..."
Buckeyes have proper mind-set for tournaments March 3, 2007 Source: Columbus Dispatch - "Finally, it's March, a time when the sun begins peeking through, hints of green dot the landscape, and college basketball referees swallow their whistles..."
NCAA® March Madness® on Demand March 3, 2007 Source: CBSSportsline.com - "Watch up to 56 games from the first three rounds of the NCAA Championship online for FREE! Sign up now to get your free VIP pass..."
CBS doubles bandwidth for NCAA Tournament games shown online March 8, 2007 Source: USA Today - "Joe Ferreira, the vice president of programming at CBS SportsLine, says the site is aiming to accommodate up to 300,000 viewers at any given time, up from around 175,000 simultaneous viewers last year..."
Ohio State - Michigan: Postgame Analysis March 3, 2007 Source: Scout.com - "The difference between winning and losing often comes down to one mistake here, one critical shot there. That was evident Saturday in the game between Michigan and Ohio State. Kyle Lamb breaks things down in his postgame analysis and observations..."
Babbitt rounds out Buckeyes' 2008 class March 1, 2007 Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer - "There's no Greg Oden, but Ohio State's basketball recruiting class for 2008 is looking nearly as strong as the 2006 class that brought freshmen Oden, Mike Conley Jr., Daequan Cook and David Lighty and junior-college transfer Othello Hunter to Columbus this season..."
2,960 February 24, 2007 Source: Scout.com - "After weeks, months and even a year of talking about it, the record has been broken. Jon Diebler ended weeks of anticipation and build-up by scoring 44 points Friday evening to pass Jay Burson as the No. 1-scorer all-time in Ohio high school basketball. Upper Sandusky won the NOL Championship with a 90-64 victory against Norwalk while Diebler broke the record held for 22 years..."
2007 & 2008 Commit Lists March 1, 2007 Source: BuckeyeGrove.com - "Ohio State 2007 & 2008 Basketball Commitments..."
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