* Entering the Valpo game, Ohio State led the Big Ten in several statistical areas. The Buckeyes are No. 1 in scoring (87.3 ppg.), scoring margin (+21.1 ppg.), field goal shooting percentage (.525), 3-point shooting percentage (.434), assists (18.4 apg.), 3-pointers made (10.9 pg.) and steals (9.29 spg.).
* Two Ohio State freshmen find themselves leading the Big Ten Conference in several statistical categories after the first month of the season. Conley leads the league with 19 steals (2.71 spg.) and in assist/turnover ratio (+2.88). He also is a close second in assists per game (6.57 apg.). … Cook leads all Big Ten players in defensive rebounding with an average of 5.71 caroms on the defensive end of the court. Cook ranks No. 5 in scoring (17.3 ppg.) and is No. 6 in overall rebounding (7.3 rpg.).
* Ohio State veterans also find themselves among the league leaders in several categories. Lewis, after a 30-point effort at North Carolina Wednesday, is No. 3 in scoring (18.9 ppg.) and No. 5 in 3-point field goal shooting percentage (19-40/.475) and treys made per game (2.71). Harris is tied with three others at the top of the 3-point shooting percentage, making half his attempts (18-36). Butler ranks fourth in assists (5.57 apg.) and fifth in asst./TO ratio (2.44).
* Among all Big Ten freshmen, Ohio State’s rookies lead the pack in seven of eight statistical categories. Cook is the top freshman scorer (17.3 ppg.), rebounder (7.3 rpg.), overall shooter (.563,49-87) with 10 or more made field goals and 3-point shooter (.467/14-30) with 10 or more made treys. Conley is the leader in assists (46/6.57 apg.), free throw shooting with 10 or more makes (.800/12-15) and steals (19/2.71 spg.). The only area where an Ohio State freshman is not leading is blocked shots. Conley and David Lighty rate Nos. 3 (9.3 ppg.) and 4 (8.3 ppg.) in scoring, respectively, among Big Ten freshmen.