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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Head to Nebraska for Road Test

January 23, 2024
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The 13-5 Ohio State Buckeyes are hopeful to keep the winning vibes going as they hit the road. Away games in this conference are always difficult, and a significantly improved Nebraska team reaffirms that. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 pm ET live from Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, with exclusive television coverage only on Peacock. A LOOK AT THE HUSKERS: Nebraska has started this campaign very well, boasting a…

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Ohio State Basketball: Evan Mahaffey Shines As Buckeyes Snap Three-Game Losing Streak Against Penn State 79-67

January 20, 2024
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The Buckeyes briefly snapped their January woes with a 79-67 win over Penn State in Columbus. Ohio State started red hot in the first half, going on a 16-0 run to start the ballgame. Six of the first ten points were scored by sophomore guard Roddy Gayle Jr. Gayle and fellow guard Bruce Thornton have struggled the past three games to find their stride and have been a part of…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Drop Third Straight Big Ten Game, Fall to 12-5

January 15, 2024
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The Ohio State basketball team drops its third straight Big Ten game 71-65 to Michigan. The annual January slide is in full swing. January has been known as the downfall of Ohio State’s season for the past six years. The Buckeyes started the 2022 campaign 9-3 with the only losses coming to North Carolina, Duke, and San Diego State. After the win against Northwestern on January 1st, they went on…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes lose back-to-back Big Ten games and fall to 2-3, Wisconsin wins 71-60

Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl, left, drives around Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
January 11, 2024
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The Ohio State Basketball team came into this game hoping to rebound after a loss at Indiana on Saturday. However, the Buckeyes did not play to their standard of basketball. Roddy Gayle Jr and Bruce Thorton were almost non-existent from the offense as they shot a combined 7/34(21%) from the field in the loss. This is one of the first times in both Thorton and Gayle’s careers where they each…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Fall To 2-2 In Big Ten After Loss to Indiana 71-65

January 6, 2024
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Buckeyes fight until the final horn but are unable to claim victory in Indiana Saturday Night was not the brand of basketball we are used to watching at Ohio State. Fourteen turnovers and shooting thirty-six percent from the field will not win you games. Assembly Hall is one of the toughest road environments in the country and it was nearly sold out for this game. Indiana was led by Malik…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Notch First Victory of 2024, Take Down Rutgers 76-72

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January 4, 2024
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Jamison Battle and Bruce Thornton combined for 46 points in a statement victory for the Ohio State basketball team over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 76-72. Ohio State came into this game with a respectable 11-2 record but 1-1 in Big Ten league play. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who were coming off a nail bitter against the 2-13 Stonehill Skyhawks, came into Columbus at 8-4 and needing a big-time win in…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 12/19: Transfer Portal Problems in Columbus?

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December 19, 2023
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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Kyle McCord is officially no longer a Buckeye. The boys discuss his transfer to Syracuse. We also talk about some recruiting news regarding an Ohio State running back commit flipping to Miami. After we dive into both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Finally, Dan makes a plea for another NFL…

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Ohio State Basketball: Checking in on BasketBucks Soaring into Conference Play

December 5, 2023
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Ohio State’s Men’s Basketball team is showing great flashes early on in the season as the Buckeyes jump out to a 7-1 start.  The Ohio State men’s basketball team has opened eyes early on in the 2023-2024 season and is off and running with a 6-1 start to the year. The non-conference slate has featured mostly easier home matchups, but also a few teams that will for sure be playing…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes face No. 17 Alabama in Emerald Coast Classic

November 24, 2023
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The Ohio State Buckeyes return to the hardwood this evening to take on No. 17 Alabama in the Emerald Coast Classic. The Buckeyes improved to 3-1 after a well-rounded defeat of Western Michigan. They will now face their 2nd ranked opponent already this season as they square off with No. 17 Alabama. This game is part of the Emerald Coast Classic, with live coverage on CBS at 7:00 pm ET…

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Ohio State Basketball: Sophomore Studs and Talented Freshman Highlight New Look Team

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October 10, 2023
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  The 2023-2024 Ohio State men’s basketball team roster is set, full of talent, and has some new and old faces as the season approaches. Last season, with Chris Holtmann at the helm, they finished with an underwhelming regular season record of 13-18. They started the year 10-3 with a 2-0 conference record after wins against Rutgers and Northwestern. In that 10-win stretch, they had a nearly 30-point win against…

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