When D'Angelo Russell declared for this year's NBA draft, it took no one by surprise.
Even Thad Matta openly discussed the possibility with his assistants during games.
"There were times where literally I turned to the coaches and said, ‘Boys you better enjoy this because we ain’t got much longer with what he just did right there,'" Matta said, via our Eric Seger. "I got to the point where I just kind of enjoyed the game."
What will unfold next season is something Matta is less likely to enjoy. The roster is undergoing a complete transformation, losing four players who were starters for a significant chunk of their time at Ohio State.