Bucks top Zuttahs list

Despite a tough loss at Wisconsin on Saturday, the defending national champs are poised for a great recruiting class. One of New Jersey's best has taken great interest in the Buckeyes of late.

"Ohio State has really impressed me a lot lately," said offensive guard Jeremy Zuttah. "I really like the style of ball they play. They have a tough defense, a commitment to running the ball, and they really like to try to control the clock.

"They lost a tough one Saturday but they still have a lot of great wins over the past two years. I don't know that I can say they're way above everyone else, but they're definitely near the top of my list."

The 6-foot-4, 285-pound guard from Edison (N.J.) JP Stevens has offers from several schools. Who else is he interested in?

"NC State, Iowa, Pitt, Rutgers, Boston College, Maryland and Virginia Tech are others that I'm considering. I'm hesitant to say I have any leaders, because it could change, but those are the places I'm most interested in. They have all offered me scholarships, although OSU's is a verbal offer at this point. However, they've asked me to take an official visit."

Zuttah has not scheduled any official visits yet, but would like to take some. He's been to two Rutgers games already and may attend another this Saturday. Zuttah is fully qualified with a 3.0 grade point average and a 1260 on his SAT.