Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Challenges John Mobley Jr. to Manage the Game

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) celebrates during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
October 29, 2026

Jake Diebler wants John Mobley Jr. to improve his game management as Ohio State prepares to start the basketball season. The Buckeyes’ head coach has challenged the sophomore guard to balance his scoring with better decision-making, especially when attacking the paint, creating opportunities for teammates, and reading the flow of a possession. “I’ve really been challenging Juni to manage the game. I think that’s the big thing,” Diebler said. Mobley…

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Identifies 3 Areas That Could Shape the 2026-27 Season

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amre Bynum (1) reaches for a rebound in the first half of the CareSource Invitational exhibition game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Bearcats won 79-68. Sam Greene/The Enquirer
October 8, 2026

Ohio State men’s basketball’s roster for the 2026-27 season looks different from last year’s. Jake Diebler mentioned 3 areas of improvement for the Buckeyes. MASON, Ohio – The Buckeyes added size, playmaking, and depth. Diebler also believes the roster gives Ohio State more positional flexibility than it had during his first two seasons. Now, the questions shift from what Ohio State added to how quickly those pieces can become a…

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CareSource Invitational: Cincinnati Beats Ohio State 79-68 in Outdoor Basketball Exhibition

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October 7, 2026

Cincinnati defeated Ohio State in the CareSource Invitational, 79-68, in an outdoor exhibition that Jake Diebler called their “11th practice.” The Buckeyes took part in a first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Linder Family Tennis Center this afternoon. The October weather was ideal: 76 degrees and sunny for the 3:00 PM matchup against the Bearcats. Amare Bynum, Anthony Thompson, Ivan Njgovan, Curtis Givens, and John Mobley Jr. started for the Buckeyes. In…

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Ohio State Basketball Lands 2027 4-Star Guard Jaxson Davis; Buckeyes Stay Hot on Recruiting Trail

September 18, 2026

Jaxson Davis is a 4-star point guard from Illinois. Davis chose the Buckeyes over Creighton, Michigan State, Iowa, and Marquette.   NEWS: 4⭐️ Jaxson Davis has committed to Ohio State, he told @Rivals. The 6-1 point guard is a top-50 overall recruit in the 2027 class. https://t.co/3O1vLNub65 pic.twitter.com/nk7QFD0Gn2 — Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) September 18, 2026 Jaxson Davis is the second commit in the past 24 hours for Jake Diebler and the…

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball: 2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Released for Buckeyes

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 23: Head Basketball Coach Jake Diebler (R) of the Ohio State Buckeyes gives instructions to John Mobley Jr. #0 during the second half of a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on January 23, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 74-62. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) Getty Images
September 16, 2026

Ohio State Men’s Basketball’s 2026-27 Big Ten schedule is revealed, featuring home-and-home battles with Michigan and Iowa, plus a demanding road slate. The Buckeyes’ complete 2026-27 conference schedule was revealed Wednesday night during the Big Ten Network’s live schedule release, giving Jake Diebler and Ohio State a roadmap of the challenge ahead. Ohio State enters its second season under Diebler with a roster built around returning pieces John Mobley Jr….

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball: Buckeyes Unveil 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amare Bynum (1) reacts against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
August 19, 2026

Ohio State basketball unveils its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring marquee matchups against Kansas, UConn, Vanderbilt and BYU. Ohio State men’s basketball now knows what its road through the 2026-27 non-conference season will look like as the Buckeyes unveiled their non-conference schedule Wednesday. It features a challenging slate that includes a trip to UConn, a neutral-site matchup against BYU in Salt Lake City, a home date with Vanderbilt and a marquee…

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