Only thing is if Wesson can get MJ into foul trouble. That worries me.
Or just look at it the other way around. In 30 games played this year, Kaleb Wesson has fouled out 6 times and has gotten to 4 fouls another 8 times. In other words, he's been in foul trouble at a minimum nearly half of all games this year. Their game plan should be getting him out of the game. Ohio State is 3-7 in Big 10 play when Wesson had 4 fouls or fouled out. They also got smoked by Northwestern when he didn't play - losing by 18.
If ISU can get penetration inside and can get him into early foul trouble, this game should be very winnable.
Wesson weighs at least 50 more pounds than Lawson. Bad matchup for Conditt.
And yet, he's only gotten into double digits rebounding in 5 of his 30 games this year. And yet, he only got 4 rebounds against High Point when he was matched up with a guy 2 inches shorter and 55 pounds lighter than him. That same guy for High Point got 8 rebounds against him. Rebounding has to do with more than just height. Position, timing, ability to box out, etc is everything. Also, if ISU plays good enough D and forces OSU to take a lot of outside shots, then there could be a lot of long rebounds where he's not even a factor.
Comparing to Lawson is ridiculous. Lawson was in double digits for rebounding 20 times this year versus 5 for Wesson.