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MSU's Harris, Payne getting preseason All-America love

Detroit Free Press — Michigan's Mitch McGary and Ohio State's Aaron Craft are the other two returning Big Ten players getting a lot of All-America buzz. McGary was on the first team for all of those but NBC, and Craft was on the second team for all but ESPN, which had him third.

Michigan Wolverines May 2, 2013

Ohio State reflections: Buckeyes Craft, Matta, Thomas, Smith and Ross in year-end videos

Plain Dealer — "I've never been part of a team that came together quite like this one," Aaron Craft said.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 30, 2013

Ohio State basketball: Buckeyes know it will take their best to fend off Wichita State

Akron Beacon Journal — LOS ANGELES: During Ohio State’s journey to the Final Four last season, Aaron Craft learned the importance of focusing on the next 40 minutes, not the three-week trip.So Craft didn’t realize the highest seeds in the West Regional were dropping like dominoes until earlier this week. He purposely didn’t learn much about ninth-seeded Wichita State until Thursday night, when the powerful Buckeyes found out they’re facing the unheralded Shockers tonight for another ticket to the Final Four.“I think that really helped a lot — just getting caught up in the moment and thinking about where you are and ...

Ohio State Buckeyes March 29, 2013

2013 NCAA Tournament: LaQuinton Ross' shot ends Arizona basketball's season

Arizona Desert Swarm — If mental notes from film session took hold of the Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, the second-to-last play that doomed them showed it. The shot by LaQuinton Ross that broke a 70-all tie that won the Sweet 16 battle for the Ohio State Buckeyes said it all. It was a simple pick and pop play. Aaron Craft used one against Iowa State this past week to draw a switch, and big man Georges Niang found himself on the Buckeye guard. As Arizona likely knew as they faced Ohio State, Craft hit a three-pointer as the big man gave him too much airspace. This is an aside, but an important one to underst...

Arizona Wildcats March 29, 2013

Ohio State's Game-winning shot: Wide-open Ross shoots down UA's hopes

Arizona Daily Star — LOS ANGELES - This time, Aaron Craft didn't wave off an All-American to take the last shot himself.

Arizona Wildcats March 28, 2013

Thad Matta's gamble helps Buckeyes rally from sluggish start: Ohio State Insider

Plain Dealer — Three years after early foul trouble iced one of OSU's top players, Matta sees the same thing happen to Aaron Craft -- but changes his strategy.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 28, 2013

Arizona basketball: Craft - Ohio State's Tebow - accepts 'annoying' label

Arizona Daily Star — LOS ANGELES - Aaron Craft's teammate showed him a Tweet the other day.

Arizona Wildcats March 27, 2013

It's another tough guard matchup for Aaron Craft: Ohio State Insider

Plain Dealer — The Arizona senior is a scoring point guard like Michigan's Trey Burke, and the Buckeyes have made it difficult on Burke at times.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 27, 2013

Ohio State basketball: Buckeyes’ Aaron Craft, Wildcats’ Nick Johnson lead with defense

Akron Beacon Journal — Most kids who have big dreams picture themselves hitting the winning shot in the big game, doing an imaginary countdown before hoisting toward the backyard basket.Ohio State guard Aaron Craft’s countdown had an alternative slant.“I think we know I’m a defensive guy,” Craft said after his last-second shot against Iowa State sent the Buckeyes to the West Region semifinals. “So I think I’m in the backyard [saying] three, two, one, taking a charge, something like that.”College basketball has few true defensive stoppers, players who can alter a game without scoring a point.The opening West Region s...

Ohio State Buckeyes March 27, 2013

Ohio State Buckeyes P.M. links: Aaron Craft vs. Mark Lyons a key match-up; couldn't win without Deshaun Thomas

Plain Dealer — Craft, Ohio State's defensive standout, will probably guard Arizona's top scorer for most of Thursday's NCAA Tournament game. Thomas has an offensive game no other Buckeye has. More Buckeyes story links.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 26, 2013

OSU Insider: Another Sweet 16 for Buckeyes

Columbus Dispatch — The week that was: The winning streak continued, Aaron Craft’s bandwagon gained more fans, and with wins over Iona and Iowa State, the Buckeyes reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 for the fourth consecutive year — the longest active streak by a Division I team.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 26, 2013

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Aaron Craft gets a big boost from his little sister, Cait Craft

Plain Dealer — Ohio State Buckeyes point guard Aaron Craft and his sister Cait, a point guard on the OSU women's team, share a bond that allows them to support each other and also to offer advice on basketball and life.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 25, 2013

Bob Hunter commentary: Craft not one to be down for too long

Columbus Dispatch — DAYTON — Aaron Craft has never been a good fit to play the role of goat. It would be like casting John Wayne to star in Pee-wee Herman’s life story.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 25, 2013

Ohio State men's basketball: Stroke of fortune

Columbus Dispatch — DAYTON — As if Ohio State fans needed another reason to love Aaron Craft even more. And yet another opponent another reason to hate him. The junior guard did it again yesterday, this time not with his pugnacious defense but with a jump shot that has not been the prettiest this season. This time, it could not have been prettier.

Ohio State Buckeyes March 25, 2013

NCAA tournament | Ohio State 78, Iowa State 75: Craft makes last-second shot to advance

Akron Beacon Journal — DAYTON: Aaron Craft dribbled in place at the top of the arc, watching to see if any of his Ohio State teammates were getting open near the basket for a game-winning shot.Nothing there.The point guard had a clear look at the clock as it raced toward zero atop the backboard. He realized what he had to do — take a little Ohio State tournament history into his hands.Craft held the ball until he had no other choice, then swished a 3-pointer with a half-second left Sunday for a 78-75 victory over Iowa State, sending the Buckeyes to a school-record fourth consecutive trip to the round of 16.No. 2 Ohi...

Ohio State Buckeyes March 24, 2013

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Aaron Craft Photos

  • Wichita State players celebrate their 70-66 win over Ohio State in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) walks off at left The Associated Press
    Wichita State players celebrate their 70-66 win over Ohio State in the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) walks off at left. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet, left, and Ohio State guard Aaron Craft chase a loose ball during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Wichita State's Fred Van Vleet, left, and Ohio State guard Aaron Craft chase a loose ball during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Ohio State guard Aaron Craft, top, and Wichita State guard Fred Van Vleet scramble for a loose ball during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Ohio State guard Aaron Craft, top, and Wichita State guard Fred Van Vleet scramble for a loose ball during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • Wichita State guard Malcolm Armstead, right, works against Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Wichita State guard Malcolm Armstead, right, works against Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) during the second half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
  • Wichita State forward Cleanthony Early (11) and Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) compete for a loose ball during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles The Associated Press
    Wichita State forward Cleanthony Early (11) and Ohio State guard Aaron Craft (4) compete for a loose ball during the first half of the West Regional final in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
  • 2013 NCAA Tournament: LaQuinton Ross' shot ends Arizona basketball's season
    If mental notes from film session took hold of the Arizona Wildcats on Thursday, the second-to-last play that doomed them showed it. The shot by LaQuinton Ross that broke a 70-all tie that won the Sweet 16 battle for the Ohio State Buckeyes said it all. It was a simple pick and pop play. Aaron Craft used one against Iowa State this past week to draw a switch, and big man Georges Niang found himself on the Buckeye guard. As Arizona likely knew as they faced Ohio State, Craft hit a three-pointer as the big man gave him too much airspace. This is an aside, but an important one to underst...
  • Ohio State's Game-winning shot: Wide-open Ross shoots down UA's hopes
    LOS ANGELES - This time, Aaron Craft didn't wave off an All-American to take the last shot himself.
  • Thad Matta's gamble helps Buckeyes rally from sluggish start: Ohio State Insider
    Three years after early foul trouble iced one of OSU's top players, Matta sees the same thing happen to Aaron Craft -- but changes his strategy.
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