Jon Diebler’s improved dribble-drive game has helped his team and himself.

In the Buckeyes' first six conference games, Diebler averaged more than six three-point attempts. In the past nine games, he has attempted six in only one. Meanwhile, he has shot 26 free throws in those nine games - more than he did in the season's first 19 - and made 25 of them.

Statistics kept by Ohio State’s coaching staff show Diebler scoring more, and more efficiently, off the dribble than he did last season.

And with defenders having to honor the added dimension, Diebler's three-point percentage has risen, too - to .490 the past nine conference games compared with .447 the first six.