Found April 04, 2012 on Inside The Shoe:
Good morning, Buckeye fans! It’s a bit weird writing this knowing it’s the first time in a long time that there hasn’t been a basketball game to look forward to, but nevertheless we shall overcome and look towards spring football! Urban, you guys.
But I will backtrack to basketball just a little for a couple of bits.
Thomas, Sullinger headed to NBA?  While it would be nice for both Deshaun Thomas and Jared Sullinger to return to Ohio State for their junior seasons, it’s highly unlikely that both will.  Thomas is the more likely of the two to come back to Columbus, while Sullinger says he hasn’t made a decision yet, but will likely take his talents to the professional ranks. 

Sullinger should be a lottery pick if he decides to enter June’s NBA Draft.  The deadline to enter the draft if you want any chance at withdrawing is April 11.
Mock draft: Adams to the Texans? In a recent mock draft by Russ Lande of The Sporting News, he has the Houston Texans taking Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams with the 26th pick.  That would be an interesting selection for the Texans, who would likely give Adams a shot at winning a starting tackle position after they lost starter Eric Winston to free agency.
Buford ends great career in New Orleans.  No matter your opinion on him, you cannot deny the fact that William Buford is a Buckeye through and through.  He stayed all four years, giving his heart and soul to the Scarlet and Gray. 

If it weren’t for Buford, the Buckeyes’ streak of consecutive B1G regular season titles would be no more.  He had a fantastic tip dunk at the end of the loss to Kansas that should be remembered, even if you want to forget the rest of the second half. 
For all of his hard work, I can only think of one thing to say to William Buford. Thank you.
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