An offseason of development, an exhibition vs. Ohio and three games of regular-season action have provided plenty of intel about this year’s Ohio State basketball team.
The Buckeyes opened their campaign with a fast-paced 118-102 win over IU Indy, knocked down Purdue Fort Wayne 94-68 and overcame a 1-of-14 shooting start to launch a 42-10 run and eviscerate Appalachian State 75-53. Their offense looks a leap ahead of last year’s so far. But all the tougher tests of a long season lie ahead.
Notre Dame comes into Value City Arena on Sunday, the first of 25 power-conference games Ohio State tackles in Jake Diebler’s pivotal second season.