Ohio State Basketball Falls to Texas A&M

The Ohio State basketball team struggled in their first true road game of the season, falling to Texas A&M 78-64 due to poor shooting and excessive fouling. They shot only 34% from the field and 27% from three-point range, while the Aggies capitalized by making 32 of 40 free throw attempts. Bruce Thornton was the leading scorer for Ohio State with 15 points, highlighting the team's ongoing issues with offense and discipline. Meanwhile, a blogger expressed frustration with the current state of college basketball, particularly following the transfer of Pharrel Payne from Minnesota, emphasizing the challenges posed by NIL and the transfer portal. In the NBA, former Michigan State star Max Christie is underutilized by the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging only 13.1 minutes per game despite his potential. Analysts suggest the Lakers need to provide Christie with more consistent playing time to develop his skills further.