He and Penn form one of college basketball's most dangerous tandems. Blocked seven shots in an NCAA regional final win over St. John's.
Buckeyes have two of the best open-court players in the college game, which is dominated by guards.
Buckeyes might have played Duke for the national title had they made more free throws in a semifinal loss to Connecticut. They have been the worst in the Big Ten from the line the last two seasons. Only Penn has proven a reliable three-point shooter. Reese will be undersized in the Big Ten at power forward. Johnson needs to play to his potential every game, especially against good-sized competition.