Ohio State Basketball

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Remembering Scoonie Penn

Matt Brown Jun 13 2013, 4:56p

We take a look at our favorite Ohio State Hall of Fame diminutive point guard of the 1990s, who helped pave the way for the success Ohio State hoops enjoys now.

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Report: Greg Paulus to be named Ohio State assistant coach

posted by Charles Doss, Jun 12, 2013

Greg Paulus will be elevated by Ohio State's Thad Matta to assistant coach from video coordinator, per source. Former Duke PG and Cuse QB.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) June 12, 2013

A source has told Jeff Goodman of ESPN what many Buckeye fans have been expecting since Chris Jent left for the NBA.

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OSU, Cleveland State to enter into 3-game series

Luke Zimmermann Jun 11 2013, 11:48a

Ohio State's 2013-14 non-conference schedule continues to come into focus with the Vikings of Cleveland State now reportedly set to meet the Buckeyes.

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2013 NBPA Top 100 camp rosters released

Luke Zimmermann Jun 11 2013, 9:35a

Many of high school basketball's top talents will be competing in one of the most exclusive camps in the country this week, including some Buckeye verbal commits and targets. See who'll be there.

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Report: Ohio State to host Ohio

Luke Zimmermann Jun 10 2013, 8:52p

According to the Athens Messenger in a report since confirmed by the Dispatch's Bob Hunter, Thad Matta's Buckeyes will be playing host to Ohio U. this fall in basketball.

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Thad Matta as you've never seen him before

posted by Luke Zimmermann, Jun 10, 2013

Link sportingnews.com

With hair! (via @davebiddle)

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D'Angelo Russell commits to Ohio State

Charles Doss Jun 7 2013, 7:56p

Thad Matta added another key recruit to the class of 2014 today when five star shooting guard D'Angelo Russell committed to the Buckeyes.

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Report: Ohio State assistant Chris Jent headed to the Sacramento Kings

posted by Luke Zimmermann, Jun 07, 2013

Sources say Chris Jent is done. He is joining Michael Malone's staff here in Sac.
— Ailene Voisin (@ailene_voisin) June 7, 2013

Not a surprise. Look for Greg Paulus to be in the mix to be Jent's replacement.

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Ohio State assistant Chris Jent has 3-year offer to be Sacramento Kings assistant

posted by Luke Zimmermann, Jun 06, 2013

Upon returning from trip to Sacramento, Ohio State's Chris Jent has 3-year contract offer to be Mike Malone's top assistant, sources tell Y!
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 6, 2013

Though Jent missed out on the Rutgers and Florida Gulf Coast head coaching gigs, it's sounding like this talk of him returning to the NBA to be a top assistant is very real. Hold on to your butts.

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Ohio State assistant Chris Jent targeted by new Kings coach Mike Malone

posted by Luke Zimmermann, Jun 05, 2013

Kings coach Mike Malone is discussing an assistant coaching job w/ Ohio State's Chris Jent, sources tell Y! They worked together with Cavs.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) June 5, 2013

Yes they stayed, but now they (and more specifically new head coach/ex-Golden State Warriors assistant) Mike Malone might just be looking to poach OSU assistant Chris Jent to form his initial staff.

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Ed Hightower to retire

posted by Luke Zimmermann, Jun 04, 2013

BREAKING NEWS: CBB ICON/Official Dr. Ed Hightower said on Spartan Nation Radio moments ago he is retiring during the 2013-2014 season!
— Hondo Carpenter (@HondoCarpenter) June 4, 2013

Presented without comment.

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Ex-Ohio State F Deshaun Thomas to work out with New York Knicks

posted by Luke Zimmermann, Jun 04, 2013

Knicks predraft workouts tomorrow include: Isaiah Canaan, Brandon Triche, Deshaun Thomas, Murphy Holloway, A.J. Matthews, Norvel Pelle.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) June 4, 2013

Tank would've been a natural in the old 'seven seconds or less' offense, but might still work for should've been NBA coach of the year, Mike Woodson.

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Ohio State recruiting: Keita Bates-Diop invited to Under Armour All Star Game

posted by Charles Doss, Jun 04, 2013

#OhioState commit Keita Bates-Diop has been selected for the 1st Annual Under Armour All-Star game http://t.co/Nza2NtzMYJ
— Charles Doss (@CDoss_LGHL) June 4, 2013

Future Buckeye forward Keita Bates-Diop has been selected to participate in the inaugural Under Armour Association All-Star game. The game will take place in Las Vegas this weekend.

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Ohio State reaction to President Gee's retirement

Luke Zimmermann Jun 4 2013, 4:51p

After a whirlwind afternoon which saw the announced retirement of OSU president E. Gordon Gee, the Ohio State community responded.

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Looking at Deshaun Thomas's NBA prospects

Matt Brown Jun 4 2013, 1:57p

We know that Tank could get buckets against the stingiest of college basketball defenses, but how might his skills translate to the next level?

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Ohio State featured on ESPN's Path to the Draft

posted by Luke Zimmermann, May 31, 2013

Link go.com

The venerable Eamonn Brennan takes a look at Ohio State's NBA Draft history of late.

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Ohio State still in the mix for Jahlil Okafor

posted by Charles Doss, May 29, 2013

In no particular order: My final 8 Arizona Baylor Duke Illinois Kentucky Kansas Michigan state Ohio state
— Jahlil Okafor (@jahprobound) May 29, 2013

2014 five star Illinois center Jahlil Okafor announced his final 8 schools today & the Buckeyes made the cut.

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'13 Ohio State basketball commit Marc Loving named to Parade's 2013 All-American team

posted by Ian Cuevas, May 21, 2013

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The 6'8" forward is a Toledo-native and signed with Ohio State on November 14th, 2012.

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The real Mike Conley stands up

Chris Kopech May 17 2013, 4:20p

With their five game series win over the defending Western Conference Champion Thunder completed, the Memphis Grizzlies set their sights on the NBA Finals. And they're doing it behind the superb play of former Ohio State Buckeye Mike Conley.

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Deshaun Thomas: Former Ohio State C Greg Oden 'looks unbelievable'

posted by Luke Zimmermann, May 17, 2013

"Man, he looks unbelievable," [Thomas] said at the draft combine. "He's running. He's lifting weights. You might be seeing a comeback. He looks like he's ready to go. He's running, getting in shape. I'll tell you one thing. For a big 7-footer that's all he does, running and getting in shape. He's looking right."

— Former Ohio State F Deshaun Thomas on Greg Oden (via)

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CBS Sports: Ohio State's LaQuinton Ross poised for breakout season

posted by Luke Zimmermann, May 16, 2013

Link cbssports.com

"Deshaun Thomas left Ohio State early and now somebody has to get those 16 shots per game, right? Ross won't get all of them, nor should he. But this 6-foot-8 wing that averaged 15 points per game in the NCAA tournament will get a lot of them, and he should develop into somebody worthy of Big Ten accolades."

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B1G hoops: '13-14 Single-play winners and losers

Matt Brown May 15 2013, 4:04p

Buckeye fans already knew that they'd only get one shot at Michigan basketball next season. The Big Ten has released the full list of single-play matchups for the league next season. We dig into what that means for the Buckeyes, and other contenders

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