After a remarkable run through most of the Big Ten schedule, the Ohio State basketball squad limped to the finish line, mercifully ending a campaign that had a lot more promise before the four-game losing streak to end things.
But all is not lost. OSU now heads to Lucas Oil Stadium as the No. 5 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, and this is where seasons can go from disappointing to memorable. The Buckeyes still have what it takes to a very dangerous out in postseason play, and that’s not just in the Big Ten, but in the NCAA Tournament a week later as well.
But there’s no denying that four straight losses have damaged the seed Ohio State is likely to get in all the March Madness. Instead of a potential No. 1 seed, the Buckeyes are understandably falling down all the popular NCAA Tournament bracket projections.
Speaking of which, we check in on those from time-to-time, and it makes perfect sense to see where things stand on the doorstep of the conference tournament, so that’s what we’re going to do.
Here is a look at some of the major NCAA Tournament Projections out there.
NEXT … ESPN’s Joe Lunardi
Ohio State according to ESPN’s Joe Lunardi
Where things stand today
Seed: No. 2
Opponent: No. 15 Drexel
First Four Seeds in Region: Gonzaga (1), Ohio State (2), Kansas (3), Purdue (4)
— Joe Lunardi (@ESPNLunardi) March 9, 2021
NEXT … CBS Sports’ Jerry Palm
Ohio State according to CBS’ Jerry Palm
Where things stand today
Seed: No. 2
Opponent: No. 15 seed Drexel
First Four Seeds in Region: Baylor (1), Ohio State (2), Arkansas (3), Florida State (4)
New bracket. Michigan still on top despite another loss. https://t.co/nRo4JRV2cB
— Jerry Palm (@jppalmCBS) March 8, 2021
NEXT … USA TODAY
Ohio State according to USA TODAY
Where things stand today
Seed: No. 2
Opponent: No. 15 seed South Dakota State
First Four Seeds in Region: Baylor (1), Ohio State (2), Arkansas (3), Purdue (4)
It's difficult to imagine any of the No. 1 seeds changing hands before Selection Sunday, but anything can happen in this final week. https://t.co/CWz4Uwu1qG
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) March 8, 2021
NEXT … NCAA.com’s Andy Katz
Ohio State according to NCAA.com’s Andy Katz
Where things stand today
Seed: No. 2
Opponent: No. 15 seed Grand Canyon
First Four Seeds in Region: Gonzaga (1), Ohio State (2), West Virginia (3), Florida State (4)
2021 NCAA bracketology: March Madness predictions by Andy Katz | https://t.co/5W4P0z50BV https://t.co/ut0r4ZT0ut
— Andy Katz (@TheAndyKatz) March 9, 2021
NEXT … FOXSports.com’s Mike DeCourcy
Ohio State according to FOXSports.com’s Mike DeCourcy
Where things stand today
Seed: No. 2
Opponent: No. 15 seed Morehead State
First Four Seeds in Region: Gonzaga (1), Ohio State (2), Oklahoma State (3), USC (4)
Selection Sunday is less than a week away 🙌
Do you agree with @tsnmike's latest tournament bracket? pic.twitter.com/k77tgYX6Bz
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 8, 2021
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