Watching the No. 16-ranked Buckeyes lose to No. 13 Wisconsin on Thursday night, I came to a reluctant conclusion. Ohio State plays better with a lineup on the floor that doesn’t include Justin Ahrens. I’m reluctant because Ahrens is a senior. He’s played a lot during his four years as a Buckeye, and he’s been a popular player with fans and teammates. I’m wondering, though, if, given the current roster, he may be less valuable than he was a year or two ago.
Against the Badgers, Ahrens did a few good things. Early on, he dished a nice ball to E.