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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio — To get an idea of what Ohio State is up against in the first round of the NIT today, March 18, consider that 7-footer Kosta Koufos will look like a point guard next to the opposing center.
"I've played against a couple of guys 7-3, 7-4, but not 7-7," Koufos said. "I saw a couple of YouTube videos of him last night. He's a pretty big guy."
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When UNC-Asheville comes to town for the NIT game against the Buckeyes, the Bulldogs will feature 7-7, 360-pound center Kenny George, the tallest college player in the nation.
Asked if George can jump, Buckeyes coach Thad Matta responded, "He doesn't need to."
The Buckeyes are scheming over how to play against a guy who can dunk the ball without leaving his feet.
George may be the focal point for fans, but not really for opposing teams. He has started only one game and plays just under 20 minutes a game. But he still averages 12.4 points and 6.9 rebounds a game.
George leads the nation in field-goal percentage at 69 percent. He also averages about four blocked shots a game.
Today's game
Who: UNC-Asheville (23-9) at Ohio State (19-13)
When: 7 p.m.
Radio: WING-AM (1410)
TV: ESPN2
