Scoonie Penn Sounds Off on Ohio State’s Vacated 1999 Final Four

Scoonie Penn joins Views From The Schott Podcast for an exclusive conversation about Ohio State basketball, including the controversy surrounding the Buckeyes' 1999 Final Four team and why Penn believes that historic team deserves to be recognized and celebrated by Ohio State.

Penn was one of the stars of the 1998-99 Ohio State basketball team alongside Michael Redd, helping lead the Buckeyes on an unforgettable NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four. Years later, Ohio State's 1999 Final Four appearance was vacated — creating a controversy that still follows one of the most memorable teams in Buckeye basketball history.

In this interview, Scoonie Penn opens up about the 1999 Ohio State Final Four team, how he feels about that season being removed from the official record, why he wants Ohio State to celebrate what that group accomplished, and what that team still means to him more than 25 years later.

We also talk Ohio State basketball history, Penn's time as a Buckeye, the impact of Michael Redd and his former teammates, and much more from one of the most recognizable players of that era.

If you're an Ohio State basketball fan — especially if you remember the Scoonie Penn and Michael Redd years — you won't want to miss this conversation.

Do you think Ohio State should recognize and celebrate the 1999 Final Four team? Let me know below.

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