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Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amare Bynum (1) dunks over USC Trojans forward Ezra Ausar (2) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026. Ohio State won 89-82. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State’s Response Against USC May Have Revealed What This Team Can Become

Ohio State’s response against USC may have revealed what Jake Diebler’s team can become heading into March as his team eyes Virginia. February does not reward teams that drift. March is on the horizon across the College Basketball world. For Ohio State, Wednesday night’s 89-82 victory over USC was less about movement in the standings and more about answering a question that surfaced after the loss to Michigan: Who are…

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Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) passes the ball against UCLA Bruins center Steven Jamerson II (24) and guard Trent Perry (0) in the second half at Value City Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

Bunch of Nuts Podcast 2/12: The State of Ohio State Basketball

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Ohio State defeated USC in a classic Big Ten thriller. The boys discuss the current state of the program. Can Ohio State go on a run the next few games? Finally, we wrap up with some suggestions on how to improve the atmosphere at the Schott. Apple Spotify Twitter Previous Episodes

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Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) drives past USC Trojans guard Kam Woods (13) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

Bruce Thornton Leads Ohio State to 89-82 Victory Over Surging USC

Bruce Thornton propelled Ohio State to a much-needed 89-82 victory over USC, keeping its NCAA Tournament hopes alive and building momentum for March.  Following a deflating home loss at the hands of Michigan this past Sunday, Ohio State finds itself on the doorstep of opportunity against a surging USC team, followed by a gauntlet of a schedule to end the year, making this matchup against the Trojans that much more…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Looks to Reset and Respond Against USC

Ohio State doesn’t have the luxury of lingering after a rivalry loss, and Jake Diebler doesn’t want it that way anyway as USC visits Columbus. With USC coming to the Schottenstein Center on Wednesday night, the Buckeyes find themselves back in a familiar spot this season: responding. Ohio State has not dropped back-to-back games all year, a reflection of what Diebler continues to emphasize as a resilient, mature group that…

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Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) drives between Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23), forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and center Aday Mara (15) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on Feb. 8, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State Outmatched By Michigan 82-61 as Wolverines Pull Away in Second Half

No. 2 Michigan outclasses Ohio State 82-61, gaining another marquee road victory in Big Ten play as the Buckeyes struggled on the glass. Ohio State walked into Sunday afternoon knowing the challenge in front of it, and Michigan wasted no time showing why it entered the game ranked No. 2 in the country. The Wolverines controlled the paint, dominated the glass, and gradually pulled away to hand the Buckeyes an…

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Diebler Stresses Execution and Poise as Ohio State Prepares for Rematch with No. 2 Michigan

Ohio State coach Jake Diebler emphasizes execution and poise as the Buckeyes prepare to host No. 2 Michigan in a pivotal home rivalry rematch. Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler kept his message steady as the Buckeyes prepare to host No. 2 Michigan on Sunday in the 194th meeting between the two programs. The rivalry remains as tight as ever. Ohio State officially leads the all-time series 102-84 when accounting…

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Feb 5, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Collin Metcalf (45) defends thew rim as Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) looks top shoot during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Ohio State Dispatches of Maryland 82-62 Behind Huge Game from Christoph Tilly

Ohio State bounced back against a spiraling Maryland team, winning 82-62, ahead of its huge home matchup against Michigan on Sunday. Continuity on defense and foul trouble would be two storylines to watch for Ohio State, as they had glaring issues with both when they fell in Madison. Neither would plague OSU to start the contest, but Maryland would challenge Ohio State early on the glass as they were making…

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Final | Buckeyes 82, Badgers 92 Credit: Ohio State Hoops

Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Fall to Wisconsin 92-82

  Ohio State battled Wisconsin in Madison on the hardwood but fell 92-82 as the Badgers were fueled by 19 bench points from Austin Rapp. The Buckeyes went into Madison looking to move themselves beyond the tournament bubble as they head into gauntlet stretch of Big Ten play. Amare Bynum was aggressive early and it would pay dividends as he would grab a trio of rebounds early. Bynum finished the…

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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 15: John Mobley Jr. #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Reed Arena on November 15, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

Ohio State Basketball: John Mobley Jr. Catching Fire for Buckeyes

Ohio State Guard John Mobley Jr. has been on fire as of late. The Buckeye sharpshooter is heating up at the perfect time.  The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team, coached by Jake Diebler are looking to return to March Madness after missing out on the big dance since 2022. Going into the year, there were some questions that were answered early on regarding consistent play from both returning players…

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