The Big Ten tournament is in the books and our beloved Buckeyes have won it all. On a roll to close the regular season the Bucks swept into Chicago and took care of Nebraska, Michigan State and Wisconsin to claim the crown. We’ll discuss all things hoops, it’s Wednesday, let’s rumble!
B1G Tournament
Another Big Ten tournament has come and gone. Many expected the 2013 version to be a knock down, drag out brawl. Did it live up to the hype and expectations?
It’s time to get you ready for kickoff! The 2011 season is finally approaching, as Buckeye fans across the globe treat this morning like Christmas day. The gift of another blessed season is before us as we get closer to unwrapping what is defined as one of the top presents a sports fan can ask for. It’s time to put the off-season behind us and move forward to the New Year. Every morning before kickoff, we’ll get you ready with the latest and greatest opinion and information we can before the ball flies off the tee. As you want anxiously for the TV to turn on, here are some links and media to scour through to educate your mind and regulate your hunger.
Of course, you can always get prepared here at The Buckeye Battle Cry by reading our opponent preview of Akron before game time. You can also listen to our podcast with Matt Sussman of The Hustle Belt to get us ready for Akron. And of course, stay right here for our LiveBloggin’ during the game.
Here we go, time to get you ready for Game One!

(Today we give you the latest from the Akron Zips roster, as we update you on our non-conference preview from a few weeks ago. Here is a more updated look of the Akron Zips. To listen to tBBC Radio Hour previewing the game, click here)
As we outlined earlier this off-season, it can’t get worse than what took place last season for the Akron Zips. Head Coach Rob Ianello has worked hard this off-season to try and close the gap, but it will without a doubt be an uphill battle in the MAC. Ohio State’s opening opponent in the 2011 season has some real work to do to be formidable. Already, there have been some changes in the starting lineup as we get closer to the season.
Let’s dig into the details.