Despite the addition of three former McDonald's All-American transfers and three five-star freshmen, the Ohio State women's hoops team's season ended exactly where it did last year — with a disappointing loss in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
It was not the ending the Buckeyes wanted. With the new additions and returning firepower, Ohio State appeared to have one of the most talented rosters in the country on paper and real depth at every position for the first time since the arrival of head coach Kevin McGuff.
It didn't turn out that way. The Buckeyes struggled against top opponents, winning just three of eight games against ranked opponents.