Ohio State’s game on Saturday inevitably reminded all who were present (and all who read about it later) of the Buckeye’s 2006 season with Greg Oden. Jared Sullinger, a freshman following in Oden’s Big Ten footsteps, led the Buckeyes in a 79-57 victory over South Carolina, continuing their undefeated streak.
People are wondering if the two teams are similar. Ohio State coach Thad Matta says he gets asked a lot, but he doesn’t think so. “It’s a different makeup. It’s hard to explain.”