The issues that will determine whether Ohio State has a successful 2013-14 season are fairly well-established at this point.

The Buckeyes will have to replace the scoring of Deshaun Thomas, continue to play excellent half-court defense and hope Amir Williams develops into the player he is supposed to be.

However, we have learned some things about Thad Matta’s program during this offseason outside of those critical focus points. Read on to see five of them.

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