DOOLEY Observed: Sullinger leads No. 1 Ohio State in Big Ten final

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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Sullinger leads No. 1 Ohio State in Big Ten final

Looks like OSU will go all the way to a National Championship, Number ONE Seed.

By CLIFF BRUNT

Jared Sullinger’s shot was off throughout the Big Ten tournament—and he still dominated.

The freshman forward had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 1 Ohio State defeated Penn State 71-60 in the Big Ten tournament final on Sunday.

Sullinger made just 12 of 36 field goals in the tournament, but he still was named most outstanding player. He averaged 16.3 points and 14 rebounds to help the top-seeded Buckeyes (32-2) repeat as champions.

Sullinger made up for his poor shooting by setting a tournament record with 38 free throw attempts in three games.

“It’s just Jared,” Ohio State guard David Lighty said. “He can affect the game without scoring. Especially shooting 15 free throws a game. He’s knocking those down and getting every rebound that’s around him. You really can’t stop that.”

Ohio State guard Jon Diebler said Sullinger’s approach makes him special.

“He’s just a great teammate to have, very unselfish. You know, I can honestly say we probably wouldn’t be here without him and how he’s performed this year,” Diebler said.