#13 The Ohio State Buckeyes
RECAP
The Buckeyes finished the season at 31-8(13-5) with a loss to Kansas in The Final Four.
KEY LOSSES
Jared Sullinger 17.5pts 9.2reb 1.2ast
William Buford 14.5pts 5reb 2.7ast
KEY RETURNERS
DeShaun Thomas 15.9pts 5.4reb .9ast
Aaron Craft 8.8pts 3.2reb 4.6ast
Amir Williams 1.7pts 2.1reb .8blk
NEWCOMERS
Amedeo Della Valle SG 6’4″ 180
OVERALL
The Buckeyes take a big hit with the loss of Sullinger and Buford but Thomas will do everything to pick up the scoring slack. Thomas has never seen a shot that he didn’t like and I wouldn’t be surprised if he lead the Big Ten in scoring. Craft is one of the best defenders in the country but will have to do more on offense for the Buckeyes to be successful. With all that being said the ultimate measure of their success will lie in the hands of seldom used sophomore Williams. Williams came in as a McDonald’s All American and his growth in his 2nd year could be what Buckeyes need to return the to the Final Four.
#14 Syracuse Orange
Lenzelle Smith very important also, he’s like a young Lighty on. Defense and his offense is improving . A lot of ppl say Ross will be a factor this year also… I wonder why they haven’t gotten any new recruits