5 takeaways: Jamison Battle's free-throw effort leads Ohio State past Virginia Tech in NIT

There’s no convoluted routine for Jamison Battle when he steps to the free-throw line and no mantra that needs repeated.

All it takes is a deep breath. That, and the confidence born out of countless hours perfecting his left-handed shooting stroke with all eyes in the gym focused on him.

“I just always take a deep breath,” he said. “That’s really it. I go through my same free-throw routine and it’s natural. Nothing out of the ordinary. Nothing too crazy.”