OSU basketball players take free throw shooting practice at UD Arena during practice Thursday. Ohio State will take the court for their second seeded NCAA Tournament game on Friday vs. Iona . JIM WITMER / STAFF
Ohio State coach Thad Matta gathered a few of his players at one end of the UD Arena court before their 40-minute practice Thursday and drew laughter as he shared how the highlight of his college career occurred in that very spot.
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