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Ohio State Basketball: Former Buckeye Great William Burford Back with Scarlet and Gray

June 4, 2026

Former Ohio State great William Buford is back with the Buckeyes as he joins Coach Diebler’s coaching staff for the 2026 season. William Buford is no stranger to basketball, the state of Ohio, or Ohio State. The former Buckeye started his playing career at Libbey High School in Toledo, Ohio, where it was immediately evident that he knew the sport well. He was one of the many Buckeyes to be…

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Rounds Out Staff for 2026, Adds Former Buckeye Legend

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June 1, 2026

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Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler officially completes his staff heading into a pivotal 2026 season, adding a former Buckeye legend. Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler has completed his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, adding assistant coach Mike Wells, strength and conditioning coach Dave Richardson, and program analyst William Buford. He has also promoted Jamall Walker to associate head coach. Buford, a prolific scorer who was…

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Ohio State Basketball: How John Mobley Jr.’s Return to Impacts the Buckeyes

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May 19, 2026

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Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. will return to the basketball team in 2026 after removing his name from NBA Draft consideration, the team announced on social media. The Buckeyes received a much-needed boost to their starting lineup when the team announced on social media that junior G John Mobley Jr. is returning to Ohio State. Mobley had previously declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Mobley…

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BOOM: Ohio State Lands Duquense Standout Shooting Guard Jimmie Williams

April 18, 2026

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Jake Diebler adds crucial versatility and experience to what will be a deep backcourt for Ohio State Ohio State lands a very solid all-around guard in Jimmie Williams from Duquesne. Jimmie is from Solon, Ohio and started his collegiate career at Wallace State Community College in Alabama where he averaged 22.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 5 APG in 2023. He then transferred to South Florida in 2024 where he played…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Guard Taison Chatman To Enter Transfer Portal

Jan 26, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taison Chatman (3) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

April 5, 2026

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Ohio State guard Taison Chatman to enter the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons, becoming the fourth Buckeye to exit the program. Ohio State guard Taison Chatman will enter the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday, April 7th, after three seasons with the team, according to multiple sources. The Silver Bulletin has also independently confirmed the news. BREAKING: Ohio State guard Taison Chatman will enter the transfer portal, he tells VFTSP….

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Guard Gabe Cupps to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Gabe Cupps (4) dribbles the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

April 5, 2026

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Ohio State Basketball: Guard Gabe Cupps will become the third Buckeye to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on April 7th. Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps makes rumors official and will enter the transfer portal after a turbulent season with the Buckeyes. On3 Sports first reported the news. Hailing from Centerville, Ohio, he began his career with Indiana. Cupps then made his way to Columbus in 2025 after…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Forward Colin White to Enter Transfer Portal

April 4, 2026

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Ohio State Basketball forward Colin White will enter the transfer portal after two seasons with the Buckeyes. Travis Branham of 247Sports first reported this news. White will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. The Ohio native averaged 0.9 points, 0.4 assists, and 1.0 rebounds while shooting 39.3% from the field. Ohio State wing Colin White will enter the transfer portal, a source tell @247Sports. Ohio native that was a former three-star…

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Ohio State Basketball: Anthony Thompson to Bring Dynamic Skillset to Buckeyes Next Season

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April 1, 2026

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Five-star forward Anthony Thompson is poised to have a big role for the Scarlet and Gray as they look to make another run at the postseason. Anthony Thompson is a talented 6-8, 205-pound small forward from Lebanon, Ohio, who will be touting the scarlet and gray in the 2026-2027 college basketball season. Thompson is one of the top players in the 2026 class and is the top player in the…

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Ohio State Basketball: Devin Royal Enters NCAA Transfer Portal After Three Seasons with Buckeyes

March 29, 2026

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Junior forward Devin Royal has announced his intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after three seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes. COLUMBUS – Devin Royal, from Pickerington, Ohio, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per ON3 and ESPN. The junior forward was a key contributor to an Ohio State basketball team that made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2021-22. NEW: Ohio State forward Devin Royal plans…

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Ohio State Basketball: 2026 Offseason Roster Tracker and Transfer Portal Targets

March 29, 2026

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Jake Diebler and Ohio State basketball have four Buckeyes exiting the program, and will look to fill their roles from the transfer portal. The 2025 Ohio State basketball season is in the books, and we look forward to the 2026-27 season. The Buckeyes look to replace their captain, Bruce Thornton, along with Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel, and Puff Johnson, who have all used up their four years of eligibility. This…

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