Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, right, shoots over Rhode Island's Andre Malone during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Rhode Island's Mike Aaman, rear, drives past Ohio State's Evan Ravenel during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Rhode Island's Nikola Malesevic, right, shoots over Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Ohio State's Aaron Craft, left, is fouled by Rhode Island's Mike Aaman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Ohio State's Amir Williams, left, fights for the rebound with Rhode Island's Jordan Hare during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Rhode Island's Xavier Munford, left, drives past Ohio State's Lenzelle Smith, Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. Munford scored a team-high 16 in Rhode Island's 69-58 loss. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Ohio State's Aaron Craft, left, passes around Rhode Island's Ryan Brooks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. Ohio State won the game 69-58. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Rhode Island coach Dan Hurley, left, watches during the second half of his team's 69-58 loss to No. 4 Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, right, is guarded by Rhode Island's Andre Malone (12) and Ryan Brooks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. Thomas scored a game-high 25 points and had 10 rebounds in his team's 69-58 victory. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Ohio State coach Thad Matta, center, talks with Evan Ravenel (30) and LaQuinton Ross during the second half of their team's 69-58 victory over Rhode Island in an NCAA college basketball game during the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Ohio State's Deshaun Thomas, left, and Rhode Island's Nikola Malesevic fight for the loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. Thomas scored a game-high 25 points and had 10 rebounds in his team's 69-58 victory. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

Rhode Island's Xavier Munford, right, shoots over Ohio State's Shannon Scott during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, in Uncasville, Conn. Munford scored a team-high 16 points. No. 4 Ohio State won 69-58. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)