COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State was placed on three years' probation Friday for using an ineligible player, a ruling that wipes out records from four NCAA tournament appearances by the men's basketball team — including a trip to the 1999 Final Four.

The NCAA did not impose penalties on this season's team, which is the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten tournament, beyond the two scholarships Ohio State previously eliminated.

The Buckeyes won't be barred from an additional postseason play as a result of using an ineligible player from 1999-2002 under former coach Jim O'Brien. However, the school will have to repay tournament revenues, likely about $800,000.