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The 15th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes welcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles to Columbus for a non-conference affair this afternoon.

Evan Turner had 25 points and 13 rebounds and Jon Diebler added 22 points to lead No.

For all of the breakdown of games that is done by coaches, media and fans, there was one painfully obvious reason the Ohio State men's basketball team narrowly lost to North Carolina two weeks ago.

Dallas Lauderdale knows the role OSU requires of its centers. "If we own the paint, that will open things up for the wings so they can do what they do," he said.

CANCUN, Mexico -- Once John Wall gained his footing, not even a warped court could slow down Kentucky.

Ohio State vs. St. Francis TIME: 05:30 P.M. EST Evan Turner has already turned in two triple-doubles for Ohio State.

Ohio State's basketball team is 4-1 heading into Saturday's home game against St.

Only one player, William Buford , remains from Ohio State's 2008 freshman class.

The 17th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes entertain the Lipscomb Bisons tonight at Value City Arena in Columbus, in what is the first-ever meeting between the two programs in men's basketball.

David Lighty scored a career-high 22 points and Evan Turner had his second triple-double of the season to lead No.

Evan Turner and the Buckeyes aren't interested in moral victories after a close loss to North Carolina followed by a win over California at Madison Square Garden.

The game ended at 11:30 p.m. My deadline was 11:40. I filed and ran to the interview room in time to catch the last half of North Carolina's question-and-answer session.

After three low-level opponents, the young Tar Heels face their first tough test of the 2009-10 season: No.

A pair of ranked team will play in the consolation game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs.

Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold on for a 77-73 victory over No.

Since Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. walked off the court after losing the national title game to Florida in April 2007, Ohio State hasn't been an elite college basketball team.

Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:32 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 12:32 a.m. Former Lake Gibson High School standouts Andrea and Andrell Smith signed scholarships Thursday with the University of South Florida.

Projected starters: F Mike Davis, G Demetri McCamey, C Mike Tisdale, G D.J. Richardson, G Brandon Paul.

The Buckeye s look ready but only time will tell. The Buckeyes defeated James Madison 72-44 last night.

In Thursday Big 10 basketball action, the Ohio State Buckeyes easily handled James Madison to advance in the 2K Sports Classic.