5 Questions the Ohio State Buckeyes Must Answer in Conference play

By Adam McGill

5 Questions OSU Must Answer in Big 10 Play

Ohio State — The Ohio State Buckeyes have hit a bit of a skid and have lost three of the past eight games. There are plenty of things to address, so here are the top five burning questions the team must answer throughout Big 10 play.

5. Can They Survive Without Shannon Scott?

Louisiana-Monroe v Ohio State

5. Can They Survive Without Shannon Scott?

Louisiana-Monroe v Ohio State — Scott is averaging an incredible 7.2 assists per game, which fifth in the nation. If the senior point guard gets injured, or runs into foul trouble like he did in their 82-74 loss to UNC, can the team survive?

4. Will D'Angelo Russell Ever Go Cold?

3. D'Angelo Russell, Ohio State

4. Will D'Angelo Russell Ever Go Cold?

3. D'Angelo Russell, Ohio State — Russell is one of the top freshman in the nation. He is leading the team with 17.9 points per game to go along with 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists. But what happens if he goes cold?

3. Can They Beat Iowa?

Iowa

3. Can They Beat Iowa?

Iowa — Iowa just upset the Buckeyes 71-65 at the end of last month. It was a heart-breaking loss. Can the Buckeyes get revenge over this week?

2. Can They Close Out Season Against Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Intro

2. Can They Close Out Season Against Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Intro — Wisconsin looks like the team to beat in the Big 10 this season. OSU doesn't play their long-time rival until the final game of the year. Can the Buckeyes pull the upset?

1. Can They Win The Big 10 Championship?

Ohio State

1. Can They Win The Big 10 Championship?

Ohio State — Ohio State always turns it on around the time of the conference tournament. They won the Big 10 championship in 2010, 2011 and in 2013. Can they win it again this year?

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