Author: AJ Mahoney

What Ohio State Still Needs to do to Make the NCAA Tournament After Beating Wisconsin

February 19, 2026
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After picking up a huge home victory against Wisconsin, what else do the Buckeyes need to do to secure their place in the Big Dance? Ohio State was able to pick up a humongous home victory against Wisconsin on Tuesday night. This win helps the Buckeyes continue their streak of not losing back-to-back games this season. The NCAA Tournament is still almost a month away, but for the second consecutive…

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Ohio State Basketball Welcome Wisconsin with Major NCAA Tournament Implications on the Line

Feb 14, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) drives to the basket against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
February 17, 2026
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Ohio State and Wisconsin are set to battle in Columbus, with NCAA Tournament hopes hanging in the balance. Jake Diebler anticipates that his Buckeyes will respond well and be ready for the challenge.  The next two weeks of Ohio State basketball will be a major test to see if the Buckeyes can sneak into the NCAA Tournament. All six of Ohio State’s matchups are quad one and two games, which…

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Ohio State Falls Short in Nashville against Virginia, Drop to 16-9 On The Season

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton against Virginia | Image Credit: AP Photo/John Amis
February 14, 2026
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Virginia defeated Ohio State 70-66 in Nashville despite 28 points from Bruce Thornton and a valiant defensive effort from the Buckeyes. Ohio State walked into Nashville looking for a huge Quad 1 victory to add to its NCAA Tournament resume. They played this contest without Shooting Guard, John Mobley Jr., who the Buckeyes announced before the game would be out indefinitely with a hand injury he suffered against USC.   The…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Show Fight But Fall Short in Ann Arbor 74-62

Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13), guard John Mobley Jr. (0) and guard Taison Chatman (3) prepare to play defense in the first half at Value City Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
January 24, 2026
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Wolverines come out of Ann Arbor with the rivalry win, but the Buckeyes put on a great showing as underdogs by more than 16 points on the road.  The Buckeyes made the trip up north to Ann Arbor on Friday night for an 8 pm tip, with a chance to shock the country and make their bid for an NCAA Tournament appearance much easier. When the tip-off happened, Ohio State…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Look To Leave Ann Arbor Friday Night With An Upset

January 23, 2026
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Jake Diebler and his troops look to take a 1-0 series lead in Ann Arbor against the third-ranked Wolverines. Can they get it done? Let’s look at the ways they can pull off the upset. This Friday is the biggest game on the Buckeyes’ schedule so far, with a trip up to Ann Arbor looming and a hungry Wolverines team looking to re-establish themselves as the top dogs in the…

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Ohio State Basketball: Mid-Season Roundup and Tournament Hopes

January 21, 2026
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The Buckeyes’ season has flown by so far, and we are already seven games into the Big Ten Conference schedule. Let’s evaluate Ohio State at the midway point and discuss NCAA Tournament hopes.  Ohio State is 13-5 and 5-3 in the Big Ten after overcoming an overtime thriller against Minnesota Tuesday Evening. The Big Ten has been one of the most competitive conferences in all of basketball, with the disadvantage…

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BOOM! Five-Star WR Chris Henry Jr locks in Commitment with Ohio State

December 5, 2025
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Ryan Day pulls off one of the biggest recruiting wins in Ohio State Football History with the signing of Five-Star Wide Receiver Chris Henry Jr  After a wild 72 hours, Ryan Day and the Buckeye staff were able to secure the commitment of Five-Star and 10th ranked player in the country Chris Henry Jr. Henry had a huge decision to make when it was announced that Buckeyes Offensive Coordinator Brian…

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Analysis: 2027 Four-Star Guard LJ Smith Commits to Ohio State

November 20, 2025
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LJ Smith, a 2027 5-Star Guard from Oak Hill Academy, has committed to the Buckeyes, becoming the second five-star commit under Jake Diebler in a week. Jake Diebler and the Buckeye staff have been on fire in November on the recruiting trail, first landing their first five-star recruit since 2014 in Anthony Thompson, and now landing a second five-star recruit in eight days with LJ Smith announcing his commitment on…

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Ohio State Basketball: Keys to Victory for Clash with Notre Dame

November 16, 2025
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The Buckeyes have their first true test of the 2025-26 season this Sunday when they welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Value City Arena for a Big Ten vs ACC clash. Ohio State has started this season red-hot with three straight home wins, while averaging 95 points per game over that stretch, which is good enough for 5th in the Big Ten so far. Jake Diebler has let team…

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball Starts 2025-26 Campaign 2-0 in Entertaining Fashion

November 10, 2025
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Ohio State Goes 2-0 on the opening week of the college basketball season, averaging 106 points per game We are through the first week of the college basketball season and for the second consecutive season. The Ohio State Buckeyes have started 2-0. First, the Buckeyes notched a win over IU Indy 118-102 and then picked up a win against Purdue Fort-Wayne 94-68. While there are some question marks for the…

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