Ohio State Basketball: Keys to a big victory over Michigan

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – FEBRUARY 01: Justin Ahrens #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after his three pointer in the second half of their game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Value City Arena on February 01, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

Don’t be afraid to spread the floor on offense.

This far into the season, it’s obvious that Kaleb Wesson is a serious threat to shoot from deep. The junior is shooting 41 percent from behind the arc this season, all while taking the third most long-range shots on the team.

Michigan will allow open shots, opponents just have to hit them. It’s why they rank No. 153 in the country in points allowed this season and No. 104 in opponent three-point percentage.

Spreading the floor would also draw 7’1 center Jon Teske out from the post and let players like Duane Washington and C.J. Walker, who love to drive to the hole, be able to do so with more ease. While players like the Wesson brothers and Justin Ahrens pick off the Wolverines from the outside.

This could limit the Buckeye’s ability to garner offensive rebounds, but it is a risk you can take going against a team that is No. 245 in offensive rebounds per game.

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