Defense has long been Craft's specialty
Anthony Fuline is the son of a basketball coach. He's been raised in gyms, in locker rooms and on bus rides. Summer vacation comes only after summer basketball and basketball camps.
Lately, Anthony's been hearing a lot from his father about the importance of playing defense like Ohio State point guard Aaron Craft plays defense. Anthony studies Craft's stance, his footwork...
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March 30, 2012
Aaron Craft and the Buckeyes are on the cover of Sports Illustrated
Leading up to this weekend’s Final Four, the star of the Buckeyes, (not Jared Sullinger) guard Aaron Craft is on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
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March 28, 2012
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March 28, 2012
OSU saves Final Four from Syracuse drama
BOSTON - Aaron Craft and his brother, Brandon, had the going-away talk Saturday morning. Brandon, an Army infantryman, was being deployed to Afghanistan, and said he wished he could watch Aaron Saturday night and be with him.
So the emotions were everywhere. And by the end of the day, Aaron, a starting guard for Ohio State, had helped to lead the Buckeyes past Syracuse 77-70 and...
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March 25, 2012
Ohio State comes to the rescue
Aaron Craft and his brother, Brandon, had the going-away talk Saturday morning. Brandon, an Army infantryman, was being deployed to Afghanistan, and said he wished he could watch Aaron Saturday night and be with him.
So the emotions were everywhere. And by the end of the day, Aaron, a starting guard for Ohio State, had helped to lead the Buckeyes past Syracuse 77-70 and into the...
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March 25, 2012
Aaron Craft’s brother deploys for Afghanistan today as OSU faces Syracuse
Aaron Craft’s brother Brandon Craft deploys for service in Afghanistan as member of the US Army today, as Ohio State prepares to play Syracuse with chance to advance to Final Four.
This from Doug Lesmerises of the Plain Dealer earlier today:
This is today for the Craft family: one son trying to reach New Orleans, while the other is headed to Afghanistan.
“We have an opportunity...
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March 24, 2012
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March 24, 2012
Aaron Craft's defense sparks Ohio State
BOSTON (AP) -- Aaron Craft doesn't get as much publicity as some of his Ohio State teammates.
Jared Sullinger is the star. Deshaun Thomas is the shooter.
But Craft is the stopper, the pesky defender who irritates dribblers and takes the ball away.
"He takes great pride in what he's doing every single possession," Buckeyes coach Thad Matta said Friday. "That...
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March 24, 2012
Ohio State Basketball: Craft-y Buckeyes Thwart Cincy Rally
Throughout the 2011-2012 season, there have been moments when the Buckeyes suddenly go ice cold from the field. That happened again on Thursday night for an 8-minute stretch in the second half. Cincinnati rallied from an early deficit and appeared to take over the game while Ohio State couldn’t find its rhythm at either end of the floor. In those minutes, it felt OSU...
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March 23, 2012
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March 23, 2012
Ohio State’s Aaron Craft Named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year
With the regular season officially over, award season has landed Ohio State with several awards including point guard Aaron Craft being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.
Big Ten coaches selected Craft as a unanimous member of the 2012 Big Ten All-Defensive Team in addition to being the conference’s 2012 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Craft is currently No....
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March 05, 2012
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March 05, 2012
Video: Aaron Craft Drains Half Court Shot On Accident
Aaron Craft is the glue on one of the best basketball teams in the country. Craft provides toughness and leadership for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Late in the first half against Penn State, Craft attempted to throw an alley oop to Sam Thompson. It didn’t quite work out that way as Craft made the shot from half court.
Hey, I guess three is more than two. It’s not...
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January 25, 2012
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January 25, 2012
Ohio State’s Aaron Craft: Best Distributor in College Basketball?
I believe the best compliment you can ever give a point guard is “excellent distributor.” I asked Ohio State “1″ Aaron Craft what he thought of the term at Big Ten media day.
“I’ll take any kind words I can get,” he responded.
Craft has had the benefit of playing with a marquee player in Jared Sullinger; giving him a strong force to work...
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December 05, 2011
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December 05, 2011
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