Remember When: Michael Redd’s and Scoonie Penn’s Stellar Play Led Ohio State To 1999 Final Four

Remember When: Michael Redd’s and Scoonie Penn’s Stellar Play Led Ohio State To 1999 Final Four

For five consecutive years in the mid-1990s, the Ohio State men’s basketball program found itself in the gutter. The Buckeyes endured five straight years of futility, going without a winning record from 1993 until 1998, including an 8-22 campaign in 1998 — during which Ohio State could only muster a 1-15 record in Big Ten play. Despite the lowly mark, Ohio State saw a glimpse into its future with the play of freshman guard Michael Redd, who le…