The 1998–99 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. It was the Buckeyes’ first season at the new 19,500-seat

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, which replaced their previous stadium, St. John Arena. Led by second-year head coach Jim O'Brien, the Buckeyes finished 27–9 (12–4 Big Ten) and reached the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. However, the

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vacated the team's Final Four appearance and adjusted their record to 1–1 due to the Jim O’Brien scandal.

Roster

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Schedule and results

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Rankings

References

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Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball seasons

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NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament Final Four seasons