Author: AJ Mahoney

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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Five-Star Anthony Thompson’s Impact for the Future of Ohio State Basketball 

October 27, 2025
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Anthony Thompson becomes the highest-ranked recruit in the Jake Diebler era, and the fourth-ranked recruit in Ohio State Basketball History Anthony Thompson, the 8th-ranked player in the country and the first five-star to commit to Ohio State since D’Angelo Russell back in 2014. Jake Diebler made it his mission to keep Thompson home as he had to battle against the likes of Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan to keep the generational…

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Hometown Kid on the Big Stage: Will Smith Jr Making His Impact Known with Buckeyes

October 10, 2025
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Ohio State defensive lineman Will Smith, a hometown kid, is morphing into a key contributor for the Buckeyes so far this season.  Will Smith Jr was born and raised a little under 20 minutes away from Ohio Stadium and the campus of The Ohio State University. His dad, Will Smith Sr, helped bring home the 2002 National Championship for the Buckeyes as a defensive lineman. Twenty-three years later, his son…

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National Champions to Underrated: Can 2025 Buckeyes Overcome Odds Again?

New Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia | Jason Mowry / Getty Images Sport / Getty
August 12, 2025
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The preseason AP Poll dropped and the Buckeyes are ranked third, right behind their week one opponent Texas and Big Ten rival Penn State. 2024 was a whirlwind for The Ohio State Buckeyes and the fans, with one of their two losses coming on a rare mistake by then Buckeye Quarterback Will Howard, who the Pittsburgh Steelers selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. The other loss came at the hands…

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Ohio State Basketball: Sophomore Center Aaron Bradshaw Announces Departure to NCAA Transfer Portal

April 1, 2025
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Another Buckeye departs as Center Aaron Bradshaw becomes the third Ohio State player to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after one season in Columbus. NEW: Ohio State center Aaron Bradshaw plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, @PeteNakos_ reports. The former Kentucky transfer was a 5-star in the 2023 class.https://t.co/WtY681gujm pic.twitter.com/3re0tKSSUh — On3 (@On3sports) April 1, 2025 The third Buckeye has made his intentions known to enter the NCAA Transfer…

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Ohio State Basketball Secures First Transfer in Indiana Guard Gabe Cupps

March 26, 2025
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Jake Diebler and Ohio State have secured its first commitment to the 2025 Transfer Portal Class in Indiana Guard and Ohio Native Gabe Cupps  Gabe Cupps is the first player to commit from the transfer portal and is an instant upgrade to the back end of the rotation. Cupps is coming off a season-ending knee injury and should be healthy before the season starts. The Centerville, Ohio product and 2022…

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Ohio State Basketball: Junior Forward Evan Mahaffey Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

March 25, 2025
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Buckeye Junior Forward Evan Mahaffey becomes the second Ohio State player to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after two seasons in Columbus. NEWS: Ohio State forward Evan Mahaffey (@EvanMahaffey5) is entering the transfer portal, a source told @LeagueRDY. Mahaffey is a 6-foot-6 forward who began his career at Penn State before spending the last two seasons at Ohio State. Native of Cincinnati, Ohio. He averaged… pic.twitter.com/dyLEqjPauH — Sam Kayser –…

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2025 Ohio State Basketball Transfer Target List

March 24, 2025
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The Transfer Portal Officially Opens on Monday as the Buckeyes are expected to be major players to help improve after Jake Diebler’s debut season of a 17-15 record. Ohio State has already been linked to several players who are already in the portal. This list will be updated daily to accommodate every new target. Gabe Cupps | 6’2 Sophomore Guard | Indiana  33 GP, 22 Starts | 2.6 PPG, 1.8…

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