Ohio State men focus on defense in training camp before Puerto Rico trip

The Ohio State men’s basketball team starts a defensive-focused training camp ahead of its exhibition trip to Puerto Rico. Coach Jake Diebler emphasizes defense, a key concern as recent seasons have seen the Buckeyes struggle in that area. During practices, players are pushed to improve defensive skills, including spending time in defensive stances even during weight training. The team’s performance metrics highlight a need for improvement: they ranked 11th in the Big Ten for scoring defense last season, allowing 72.6 points per game. With heightened emphasis on generating turnovers and improved perimeter defense, Ohio State aims to enhance its overall play next season.

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