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…
Devin Royal’s 4AM Answer, Bruce Thornton Tops 2,000 Points as Buckeyes Gain Momentum
Bruce Thornton topped 2,000 career points, and Devin Royal delivered one of his best nights as a Buckeye as Ohio State answered every question in an 86-69 win over No. 24 Wisconsin. After the loss to Virginia this past weekend, Devin Royal went back to the gym around 4 o’clock in the morning and put up 1,000 shots, he said Tuesday night. That detail and commitment say a lot about…
Bruce Thornton and Devin Royal Lead Ohio State Over Wisconsin 86-69
Bruce Thornton and Devin Royal combined for 52 points, propelling Ohio State over Wisconsin for its first ranked win of the season. Coach Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes entered dangerous territory after a gut-wrenching loss to UVA this past weekend. The road didn’t get any easier tonight as Ohio State hosted No. 24 Wisconsin, fresh off a road win against then fifth-ranked Illinois and a 21-point drubbing of Michigan State….
Ohio State Basketball Welcome Wisconsin with Major NCAA Tournament Implications on the Line
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…
Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Must Answer Late-Game Questions as Wisconsin Arrives
Jake Diebler addresses Ohio State’s late-game struggles, Amare Bynum’s emergence, and John Mobley Jr.’s absence ahead of a crucial Wisconsin matchup at the Schottenstein Center. Jake Diebler didn’t hide from the final 10 minutes against Virginia, which revealed problems that need to be fixed before Wisconsin arrives at the Schottenstein Center. Ohio State’s issues follow a recurring theme of lack of execution in crunch time. Those remarks have been a…
Ohio State Falls Short in Nashville against Virginia, Drop to 16-9 On The Season
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…
Ohio State Faces February Test Without Star Player Against No. 15 Virginia in Nashville
After Wednesday’s 89-82 resetting win over USC inside the Schottenstein Center, Ohio State heads to Nashville without its star guard for a Valentine’s Day matchup with No. 15 Virginia. Ohio State announced Saturday afternoon that star guard John Mobley Jr. will miss time with an undisclosed hand injury. The program expects him back later this season, but it hasn’t set a timetable. His absence forces an immediate adjustment, and Taison…
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…
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
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…