Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles knows how to get the play calls in fast whether a team plays with fast tempo or not. He’s been doing it for years. Ohio State’s intense defensive preparation for Tennessee has been this: Think about how to effectively counter the way the Volunteers’ up-tempo offense wants to confuse decision making.
Devin Royal was an unstoppable and efficient force around the basket Saturday to help Ohio State rebound from Wednesday’s miserable loss at Maryland. Columbus, OH – When Jake Diebler became Ohio State’s interim head coach last season, Devin Royal’s college basketball ascension began. Royal finally played significant minutes off the bench. He averaged 8.0 points