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The Big Ten Conference Tournament gets underway on Thursday and the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes figure to make some noise this year.

The first game has eighth-seeded Michigan against ninth-seeded Iowa, with the winner taking on Ohio State on Friday afternoon.

As March Madness moves into full swing with the conference tournaments and Selection Sunday, let’s take a look at how the Buckeyes have fared over the years.

Ohio State University is located in Columbus Ohio, and started its first basketball team in 1898. Since then they have gone on to win a National Championship in 1960 and have frequently attended the NCAA Tournament throughout the years. They have made it to the tournament 20 times and have captured a number of Big Ten Conference Titles. Their biggest rivals are still the Michigan Wolverines, and they currently are winning the overall series at 83-70.

Over the years the Ohio State Buckeyes have produced some great players from their organization. Some of the notable players who have achieved some great numbers in a single season include Dennis Hopson who holds the record amount of points scored at 958, Mike Conley, Jr. who is the University assists leader at 238, and Curtis Wilson who holds the record for steals at 74.

Each year the Ohio State Buckeyes are contending for a championship, and each year they show incredible progress. This is a top school for recruiting, and is constantly being filled with talent and potential college all-stars. Many of their players end up making it to the NBA, which is at testament to the legacy that has been created at Ohio State University. Keep your eye on this team to watch some fun and exciting basketball throughout the season.