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Why JaQuan Lyle will be the key to Ohio State basketball's return to relevance

Three reasons why the Buckeyes' future revolves around their talented -- and inconsistent -- freshman point guard.

Even after a 79-69 victory at Rutgers on Saturday and a favorable upcoming schedule (home vs. Michigan Tuesday, at Nebraska Saturday), Ohio State is more likely destined for the National Invitation Tournament than the NCAA tournament. Frankly, given this group's youth, the NIT -- as long as the Ohio State finishes a game or two within .500 in Big Ten play, they are a shoo-in for the NIT -- is a reasonable conclusion for the 2015-16 Buckeyes.