By: Blake Williams (TheLantern.com) -

INDIANAPOLIS — After sneaking past Northwestern, 67-61, in overtime Friday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament, the Ohio State men’s basketball team will play Michigan on Saturday.

The Buckeyes needed an Evan Turner buzzer-beater from just inside halfcourt to top the Wolverines in the 2010 tournament.

With the No. 4-seeded Wolverines’ (20-12) 60-55 win against Illinois on Friday, Michigan coach John Beilein said his team is playing its best basketball late in the season.

After a 1-6 start to Big Ten play, Michigan put together an 8-3 record down the stretch to finish 9-9 in conference play.

The Wolverines were able to close the season strong because of improved play from their young players. Michigan starts two freshmen and one sophomore.

That sophomore, guard Darius Morris, leads the Wolverines in scoring and assists with 15.1 and 6.8, respectively. That assist mark tops the Big Ten.

OSU point guard Aaron Craft likely would be the primary defender of Morris. The freshman said he is looking forward to the opportunity.

“Defense is something I’ve definitely taken pride in over the years,” he said. “I definitely enjoy the challenge.”

Morris had 17 points and seven assists against Illinois.

Freshman guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and redshirt freshman forward Jordan Morgan are next in scoring for the Wolverines, with 13.8 and 9.5 points per game, respectively.

OSU freshman forward Jared Sullinger said he ……

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