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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Shares Steps Taken to Elevate 2026-27 Buckeyes

OSU Men’s Basketball Team Photo from media day. Credit: Grant Kincaid -The Silver Bulletin

October 13, 2026

Jake Diebler and Ohio State Men’s Basketball have used every available resource to ensure the 2026-27 season is one to remember. Head Coach Jake Diebler has intentionally taken steps this offseason to take the Ohio State men’s basketball program to the next level. He has done everything from assembling the deepest and biggest team he’s ever had to bringing in an exceptional, experienced, and dynamic coaching staff. This season should…

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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

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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

October 7, 2026

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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 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

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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 Basketball: Significant Depth and Raw Talent Added to a 2026 Team Eager to Return Program to National Prominence

July 13, 2026

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Following an NCAA Tournament run in 2025, Ohio State Basketball added the pieces to return the program to national prominence. Through graduation, the NBA draft, and the transfer portal, Ohio State basketball lost six of the key contributors from 2025. While roster turnover is part of the transient nature of modern-day college sports, Jake Diebler and his staff had the added challenge of filling the void left by the program’s…

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Ohio State Basketball: 5-Star Guard LJ Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Ready to Join Buckeyes

June 15, 2026

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BOOM! 5-Star guard LJ Smith will reclassify to the 2026 recruiting class and join the Ohio State basketball team for the upcoming season. The Buckeyes now have two 5-star recruits in the same class since 2008, as former 2027 recruit LJ Smith has announced his decision to reclassify and join the team for this season. BREAKING: Five-star guard LJ Smith is reclassifying from 2027 to 2026, multiple sources tell VFTSP….

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

Image Credit: Ohio State Basketball/Anthony Thompson

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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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 3/16: NCAA Tournament Bracket Reveal

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler talks to | Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2026

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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Ohio State Buckeyes have earned the No. 8 seed in the East. Ohio State will play No. 9 seed TCU on March 19 at 12:15 PM on CBS. The boys discuss Ohio State’s chances against TCU and Duke. Grant Kincaid joins us to recap the Big Ten Tournament. Finally, we…

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Ohio State Peaking at Right Time as Jake Diebler Credits Chemistry, Health Ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

March 11, 2026

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Ohio State will face Iowa in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament as Jake Diebler’s team looks to avenge its February loss in Iowa City. CHICAGO — Jake Diebler noticed something different about warmups this week as he had every player on the floor. “For the first time, really, all season, every single player warmed up,” Diebler said. “It was really crowded in warmups.” Forwards Puff Johnson and…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 3/9: Buckeyes Stamp Ticket to Big Dance

Feb 5, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) dribbles during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

March 9, 2026

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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Buckeyes are a lock for the NCAA Tournament! We discuss the current mentality of this basketball team. Where will Brandon Noel shift into the lineup once he returns? We discuss the record breaking performance from Bruce Thornton and reflect on his time with the Buckeyes. Finally, we discuss takeaways from…

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