The time has come at last. Fans, and especially the Buckeye's themselves have waited for this moment and opportunity for a whole year. Last year, Ohio State got upset by Siena, but now they have a chance to do what they do best. Ohio State (27-7), who are the Big Ten champs, are riding a 7 game win streak and winners of 15 out of their last 16. The UCSB Gauchos (20-9), who are Big West champs, are riding a 3 game wining streak and are coached by Bob Williams. The Gauchos are 0-2 against top 25 teams and lost to Cal by 21, a team Ohio State beat handily. UCSB is similar in match ups size wise with Ohio State and start no players over 6'7".
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UCSB implores for a match up zone which is reminiscent of the John Chaney defense that was used at Temple years ago. OSU will have to remain poised and be smart with ball as match up zone can become confusing (basically like going man to man in a zone). Look for OSU to push the ball A LOT tonight to keep UCSB from getting their defense set. Also, look for Jeremy Simmons and Jon Diebler, who just got over the flu, to have lots of outside looks. Lauderdale will be very effective tonight on the defensive end. UCSB star players are led by super sophomore Orlando Johnson who averages 18 points per game and 6 boards a game and James Nunnally who chips in with 15 PPG. Johnson is the star and is similar to Turner in size and skill somewhat. He can shoot but likes to attack. If he doesn't score well UCSB will be demolished. Despite many upsets in the first round, Look for OSU to win this one, 78-57.
UCSB implores for a match up zone which is reminiscent of the John Chaney defense that was used at Temple years ago. OSU will have to remain poised and be smart with ball as match up zone can become confusing (basically like going man to man in a zone). Look for OSU to push the ball A LOT tonight to keep UCSB from getting their defense set. Also, look for Jeremy Simmons and Jon Diebler, who just got over the flu, to have lots of outside looks. Lauderdale will be very effective tonight on the defensive end. UCSB star players are led by super sophomore Orlando Johnson who averages 18 points per game and 6 boards a game and James Nunnally who chips in with 15 PPG. Johnson is the star and is similar to Turner in size and skill somewhat. He can shoot but likes to attack. If he doesn't score well UCSB will be demolished. Despite many upsets in the first round, Look for OSU to win this one, 78-57.
