The Ohio State Buckeyes have a lot of work on their plate as they try to re-establish themselves as basketball powerhouses. After Chris Holtman failed to turn the ship around, Jake Diebler was given the reins to do some damage control and prepare the program for another run for March Madness next season.
Former No. 2 overall pick Evan Turner had some fun on social media at the expense of Milwaukee Bucks fans after the Boston Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday.
The Wolves are set up better for lasting success, with 2020’s first overall pick Anthony Edwards still on the ascent, a solid leadership group in place and none of the team’s core players looking for a way out of Minnesota.
Turner's new job comes after Kara Lawson departed Brad Stevens' staff to become head coach of the Duke women's basketball team.
The highlight of the deal is Clint Capela going to Atlanta and Robert Covington going to Houston, but there are plenty of other players involved.
The Western Conference saw 10 teams finish better than .500 with a 46-win team getting left out of the mix. 47 wins were table stakes, meaning that we have a collection of eight phenomenal teams competing for one spot to represent the conference.
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