Today's game cemented in my mind the fact that Greg Oden is not ready for the NBA. I know he's got tremendous upside, but a marginal future NBA player (Hibbert) totally got the better of Mr. Oden.

Mike Conley, however, is far and away the most polished point in the country right now. The way he handles the Buckeyes is mind blowing from a freshman.

I hope the college game sees both Conley and Oden for another year, both to develop and to provide some excitement. But, by this time next year, I expect both players to be on lousy NBA teams wishing for the days of winning with Thad.

Oden isn't ready. He got dominated by Big Roy and everybody saw it except the sportswriters who would like to pretend it didn't happen. Also, it should be noted that the blocking call on Green when Oden plowed over and through him for that dunk attempt was criminal. Now the NCAA has what it wanted all along: the all-Nike final between Florida and Ohio State. Wake me up when next season gets started.

For bgault, your quote:

"wishing for the days of winning with Thad."

As opposed to multi-million dollar contracts!!!

Guess the "b" in "bgault" doesnt stand for "brilliant" !!!

Oden may not be ready for the leage quite yet, but for anyone to say he was dominated by hibbert is absolutely absurd. They were on the floor together for a total of 6 minutes of the entire game. In that time, hibbert may have gotten a couple of extra buckets just because Oden was being smart and not committing fouls on shots he couldnt stop. Anyone that says the reason georgetown lost this game was because of hibberts foul trouble, should jump off a cliff because hibbert only averages 26 minutes a game as it is. He played 24 minutes. Oden averages almost 30 minutes a game and only played 20. Points count, but nobody can underestimate the mental edge that Oden gives the bucks when hes on the floor....whether he's scoring, blocking shots, rebounding, or just picking his damn nose. He is the most influential player in college basketball. Other notes.....Conley is probably the best point guard in the country, Butler is the most underated two guard in the country, Ron Lewis just played his way into an NBA conract, and Lighty is one of the premier defensive players in the country....ps. mad props to Terwilliger, Cook, Harris, and Hunter!!!!

What was criminal was the flop Green took for Oden's second foul. Remember you can not move underneath someone when they are in the air. I agree that Oden is not readdy for the NBA, but Hibbert did not get the best of him. I would call it a draw. Conley again was the best player on the court and is the best point guard in the country.

Green could have been the difference in the game, but between Ohio State's defense and his lack of agressiveness we all saw the out come. He did not look like the Big East player of the year to me.

Oden got dominated by "Big Roy"? What game were you watching? Oden had 13 points and 9 rebounds in the second half after basically not playing in the first half. This came from a guy that is a freshman, missed the first 7 games of the season and played with one hand until recently. Did you see the air Oden got on that attempted dunk over Green? Hibberet could only do that with a trampoline. Hibbert played well, but I'll take Oden over Hibbert any day of the week and that will be proven eventually in the NBA draft.

re anonymous. you are just jealous that osu and uf are better than your school at football and basketball.(probably from unc or duke. ha ha.

I have a ton of respect for the tradition of tenacious defense, sound coaching, and strong character started by John Thompson II, and you certainly think that anyone who played against Bill Russell in practice everyday certainly earned his paycheck. So, am I a Hoyas fan, hoping the III is cut from the same fine piece of cloth? No, not until they ditch that accursed Princeton offense. It is just plain ugly. As an NCSU fan, I saw more of that than I ever want to see again. So, God bless the Thompson family, but Pulll-EEEEEEEEZE, find an offense that it not offensive to watch. It should only be allowed in the NIT.

I was expecting a nail biter, but Georgetown did not even put up a real fight. In my mind, Georgetown was clearly outcoached.

OHIO STATE has once again shown that they can play ball with all the other so called "giants" of the NCAA. Mike Conley Jr. is very underrated and he is really the key to that OSU ball club. Also, the officiating in Saturdays game was horrendous. BUCKS-GATORS! YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!

GO BUCKS!!!!

who cares if Oden can jump, I am more impressed w/Roy's moves in the paint.

The bottom line is that when Oden and Hibbert were both in the game, Georgetown was the better team. The fourth foul call on Hibbert, which was a ridiculous call in a game like that, basically gave the game to the Hoyas. And then the block call when Oden tried to dunk it over Green was TOTALLY absurd when Green was camped out there. Hibbert scored on Oden whenever he wanted. Oden got most of his points when Hibbert was not in the game.

To the guy who said that Oden and Conley would be happier playing on a bad team as long as they had huge contracts... They have their entire careers to get huge contracts. They may only have four years of having a team that can win four national championships. Also, as far as I'm concerned, there is much more glory in winning the NCAA tourny than the dragged-out NBA title. College is some of the best years in a persons life and people need to remember that money can't get you everything!

Can you name a 7 footer who was immature when he reached the NBA and became great after?

Saw Ogden play in the Southern Regional Finals against Memphis. For a freshman he has excellent skills, great footwork, and is just simply intimidating.

When he was out of the game, Memphis had the opportunity to win. It would not have been a cakewalk by any means. OSU has a very tricky slashing offense when Ogden is off the court, and the OSU players play it to almost sheer perfection. For a freshman Conley is outstanding. He is outstanding for a Senior. They do get a tremendous amount of fouls out of their offense and are ok at shooting the free throws. They have been stellar in the tourney.

When he was in the game, he simply just shifted the momentum of the game to OSU. Memphis is a little light at big man. After Dorsey, Memphis is light in this area. Ogden is a little quicker, taller, and a few more tools than Dorsey. Not as much as the stats showed I think but he did have the advantage.

Ogden could benefit greatly from a couple more years in colledge. He obviously has some skills to refine. And there is also the simple joy of growing up, gaining some wisdom, and enjoying your youth before the grind of NBA life.

For all the hype... He is a legit lottery pick. However, he would not simply dominate in the NBA as a rookie.

He and OSU will be a handful for the high flying Gators.

Hey Jack,

Are you talking about Greg Oden?

Ogden is an offensive lineman and a first round selection in the NFL draft several years back.