Ohio State one of the most dangerous teams in the country right now

rm18 · 01-29-15, 08:55 PM

Am impressed might check around Vegas for best future odds on them

t-wizzle · 01-29-15, 08:58 PM

Originally posted by rm18

Am impressed might check around Vegas for best future odds on them

Yea definitely worth a look. At the very least to win the Big Ten. I actually hope they slip up here the rest of the regular season so I get a better number before the conference tourney.

rm18 · 01-29-15, 09:00 PM

see +7500 online Vegas might be better though I think

BigDofBA · 01-29-15, 09:02 PM

Ehh. It's only January.

Let's see who is hot in March.

t-wizzle · 01-29-15, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by rm18

see +7500 online Vegas might be better though I think

I think they are an Elite 8 quality team and if they can get there you never know. So much depends on the draw.

Kentucky probably wins it all but the beauty of college basketball is that all it takes is one off night and their season could be over.

t-wizzle · 01-29-15, 09:03 PM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

Ehh. It's only January.

Let's see who is hot in March.

Agreed. Just keep your eye on this team. They could emerge from the pack. I like that they don't have a little number next to their name if you know what I mean.

No coincidences · 01-29-15, 09:04 PM

When OSU is on, they're very good.

But when they're off (see Iowa at home), they've looked pretty awful.

survive · 01-29-15, 09:04 PM

They ditched the zone, that's been the biggest factor in their turnaround imo

BigDofBA · 01-29-15, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Agreed. Just keep your eye on this team. They could emerge from the pack. I like that they don't have a little number next to their name if you know what I mean.

I've been impressed with Utah and Stanford lately although I think Utah may run into a buzz saw tonight.

pavyracer · 01-29-15, 09:07 PM

Not impressed with them.

t-wizzle · 01-29-15, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

When OSU is on, they're very good.

But when they're off (see Iowa at home), they've looked pretty awful.

Those were early season shenanigans. Things are heating up now as we approach February

Originally posted by survive

They ditched the zone, that's been the biggest factor in their turnaround imo

Yep no reason for these guys to play zone.

Originally posted by BigDofBA

I've been impressed with Utah and Stanford lately although I think Utah may run into a buzz saw tonight.

Yea I've been high on Stanford going back to last season. Another good squad but they occasionally don't show up. Utah is legit.

BigDofBA · 01-29-15, 09:11 PM

Stanford and Utah seem like they will be very tough outs in tourney play.

They're built for the tournament.

No coincidences · 01-29-15, 09:16 PM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Those were early season shenanigans. Things are heating up now as we approach February

That was less than a month ago.

t-wizzle · 01-29-15, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by No coincidences

That was less than a month ago.

Yea it was their first conference game, correct? We're 10 games in now.

DOM_Toretto · 01-29-15, 09:36 PM

My opinion of D'Angelo Russell has evolved... He is a flat out STUD. The type of kid that could put a team on his back and win huge games. Probably the best freshman guard in the country (love Blackmon too).

BUT, I don't like buckeye size down low. Amir Williams is just not that good at all. Shannon can move the ball well but they need another one or two consistent guys to rely on if/when Russell ever has a bad game.

Gonad · 01-29-15, 10:30 PM

Winning a meaningful game ON THE ROAD would help... So would Amir Williams, but that's not worth counting on any more...

FUqer · 01-30-15, 04:24 AM

I agree, they need to improve away from Columbus though. Go Bucks!

Big Bear · 01-30-15, 05:53 AM

Originally posted by BigDofBA

Ehh. It's only January.

Let's see who is hot in March.

exactly. Not the best 3 point shooting team in the world and they seem to make a lot of poor decisions offensively as far as getting the best shot off but i agree with T-Wizzle they are making improvements and this Russell guy has a ton of talent!

Big Bear · 06-25-15, 10:48 AM

Originally posted by t-wizzle

Currently unranked but they seem to be kicking it into high gear now. After a shaky start to the Big Ten conference play, they've turned things around.

D'Angelo Russell is legit. Love watching this kid play. Such a great talent. He does it all - kid can shoot, passes as well as anyone in the country, and rebounds well for a guard.

Everything else on this team is just flat out solid. They play a strong halfcourt game. Always been a tough team defensively but the offense is really starting to come around now. Nothing ever comes easy against these guys.

They need to catch a break to not face a team like Kentucky obviously but the Buckeyes are a legitimate title contender.

why don't you want the Lakers to draft Russell?