Thad Matta

Full Interview: Ohio State’s Thad Matta on Facing Kansas

31 March 2012
NEW ORLEANS, LA – It’s hard to render an Ohio State-Kansas matchup in the Final Four to the undercard, but with the story lines swirling at a frenzy for the “Civil War” between Kentucky and Louisville, that’s exactly where the Buckeyes and Jayhawks find themselves heading into their national semifinal…
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Boxed Out by Bill Frieder

Bill Frieder’s Final Four Prediction

28 March 2012
Well, we’re off to New Orleans with four teams that are really good. No big shocks here. You might say that Louisville is a surprise, but if you ask me, the Big East Tournament champion in the Final Four should never be called a shock. To win at Madison Square…
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Jared Sullinger

East Regional Final: (2) Ohio State 77 – (1) Syracuse 70

24 March 2012
BOSTON, MA – For the first time in five years, Ohio State is headed to the Final Four. The Buckeyes won the East Regional with a hard-fought 77-70 win over top-seeded Syracuse on Saturday night. Jared Sullinger scored 19 points to lead a balanced Ohio State attack. Deshaun Thomas and…
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Thad Matta

Ohio State’s Thad Matta: Full Interview on Facing Syracuse

24 March 2012
BOSTON, MA – Though never mistaken for one of college basketball’s truly elite programs, it may surprise some people to find out that Ohio State has not won a men’s basketball national championship since 1960. The Buckeyes came close in 2007, reaching the title game against Florida, but they were…
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Ohio State

East Regional Semifinal: (2) Ohio St. 81 – (6) Cincinnati 66

23 March 2012
BOSTON, MA – Ohio State led early, watched Cincinnati rally, then finished off their homestate rivals with a late flurry to advance to the Elite Eight with a 81-66 on Thursday night. Deshaun Thomas scored 26 to lead the Buckeyes. Jared Sullinger added 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Cashmere…
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