Analysis: 2027 Four-Star Guard LJ Smith Commits to Ohio State

November 20, 2025

LJ Smith, a 2027 5-Star Guard from Oak Hill Academy, has committed to the Buckeyes, becoming the second five-star commit under Jake Diebler in a week. Jake Diebler and the Buckeye staff have been on fire in November on the recruiting trail, first landing their first five-star recruit since 2014 in Anthony Thompson, and now landing a second five-star recruit in eight days with LJ Smith announcing his commitment on…

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Ohio State Basketball: Keys to Victory for Clash with Notre Dame

November 16, 2025

The Buckeyes have their first true test of the 2025-26 season this Sunday when they welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Value City Arena for a Big Ten vs ACC clash. Ohio State has started this season red-hot with three straight home wins, while averaging 95 points per game over that stretch, which is good enough for 5th in the Big Ten so far. Jake Diebler has let team…

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball Starts 2025-26 Campaign 2-0 in Entertaining Fashion

November 10, 2025

Ohio State Goes 2-0 on the opening week of the college basketball season, averaging 106 points per game We are through the first week of the college basketball season and for the second consecutive season. The Ohio State Buckeyes have started 2-0. First, the Buckeyes notched a win over IU Indy 118-102 and then picked up a win against Purdue Fort-Wayne 94-68. While there are some question marks for the…

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Five-Star Anthony Thompson’s Impact for the Future of Ohio State Basketball 

October 27, 2025

Anthony Thompson becomes the highest-ranked recruit in the Jake Diebler era, and the fourth-ranked recruit in Ohio State Basketball History Anthony Thompson, the 8th-ranked player in the country and the first five-star to commit to Ohio State since D’Angelo Russell back in 2014. Jake Diebler made it his mission to keep Thompson home as he had to battle against the likes of Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan to keep the generational…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast: Spring Football Preview 2025

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March 14, 2025

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Ohio State basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament. Is Head Coach Jake Diebler officially on the hot seat? We then discuss NFL free agency. Dan wants the New York Jets to sign every Ohio State free agent available. Finally, discuss potential spring football standouts!…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 3/7: State Of Buckeye Basketball 2025

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March 7, 2025

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Buckeyes survived against Nebraska in double overtime! The boys breakdown Ohio State’s NCAA Tournament chances. Are the Buckeyes destined for a dream matchup in Dayton? We also discuss NCAA Tournament contenders from the Big Ten conference. Finally, we discuss a potential law that could impact Ohio State games on streaming…

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Ohio State Basketball State of the Union: Yikes

February 23, 2025

Expanding Blake Biscardi’s football season series, it is time for an Ohio State men’s basketball Buckeye State of the Union address.  This season has been filled with many ups and downs, but what happened on Thursday night and Sunday afternoon is truly unacceptable to the team and the fanbase. The season has felt different than the past seasons under the leadership of Chris Holtmann, as this team at several points…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Back in Action Against Feisty Wisconsin Badgers

January 14, 2025

The Ohio State men’s basketball team fell to 10-6 following a two-point home loss to No. 15 Oregon last Thursday. Their schedule doesn’t get any easier as they now travel to Madison, Wisconsin to square off with the No. 24 ranked Badgers. Tip off is set for 9 pm ET with coverage on Peacock. Wisconsin Badgers: The Badgers have begun the season at 13-3 and enter tonight’s game on a…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Host No. 18 Michigan State to open 2025

January 3, 2025

The Ohio State men’s basketball team ended 2024 on a three-game winning streak to improve to 9-4. They will open 2025 by hosting 18th ranked Michigan State. Tipoff is slated for 8:00 pm ET live from Value City Arena with coverage on FOX. Michigan State Spartans: The Spartans are 11-2 and sit atop of the Big Ten Standings. They enter on a six game winning streak, having lost to only…

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Ohio State Set to Open 2024-25 Season with New Head Coach, Eight New Players

November 4, 2024

The Ohio State Men’s Basketball team led by first year Head Coach Jake Diebler will look to build off of a 22-14 finish in 2023-24. After the firing of Chris Holtmann, Diebler was named the interim coach leading the Buckeyes to a 6-2 record and Big Ten and NIT Tournament run. The savvy, high intensity coaching displayed in this brief run was enough to land himself the full-time gig. Diebler…

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