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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

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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

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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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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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Bruce Thornton Makes History as Ohio State Takes Care of Indiana to Cement Tournament Resume

Bruce Thornton Makes History and Becomes Ohio State's All-Time Leading Scorer | Image Credit: Ohio State Hoops
March 7, 2026
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Bruce Thornton scores 25 points as he passes Dennis Hopson as Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer in the Buckeyes’ dominant 91-78 win over Indiana.  After an emphatic win over then-No. 8 Purdue and a drubbing of Penn State on the road, Ohio State looked to continue its momentum heading into postseason play. Watch Bruce Thornton’s full postgame remarks on becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer: Indiana jumped out to a…

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Ohio State Basketball: John Mobley Jr. Ties Career High, Buckeyes Dominate Nittany Lions

March 4, 2026
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Behind John Mobley’s 28 Points, Ohio State walked into Happy Valley and dominated the Nittany Lions for 40 minutes to continue its hot streak.  The Buckeyes come into this matchup with Penn State riding high off an upset victory last Sunday against the Purdue Boilermakers. Jake Diebler’s team is the healthiest it has been, with Puff Johnson being the only new player to appear on the injury list, alongside Brandon…

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Embrace the Moment: How Togetherness is Fueling Ohio State Basketball’s Late Surge

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) controls the ball as Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
March 2, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball embraced the moment, according to Jake Diebler, as togetherness fueled the Buckeyes over No. 8 Purdue. COLUMBUS, Ohio – By the time the under-eight media timeout hit in the second half, the tenor inside the Schottenstein Center felt different. Not just hopeful nor even nervous, the arena was certain that Ohio State was going to pull off the upset over No. 8 Purdue. That confidence came from…

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Ohio State Basketball Notches Signature Quad 1 Win Over Purdue 82-74

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 1: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with Ivan Njegovan #7 and Gabe Cupps #4 after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Purdue Boilermakers at Value City Arena on March 1, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Purdue 82-74. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
March 1, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball opens March with a much-needed upset over No. 8 Purdue at home, earning a signature Quad 1 win for its resume. Coming off a tremendously disappointing pursuit at Iowa this past Wednesday, the Buckeyes backed themselves into a corner and made this home matchup against No. 8 Purdue a must-win to keep tournament hopes alive. Devin Royal drew a foul to open up scoring for Buckeyes, which…

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