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Ohio State Basketball: Do the Buckeyes’ NCAA Tournament Hopes Ride on Beating Purdue?

Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) drives between Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23), forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and center Aday Mara (15) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on Feb. 8, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
February 28, 2026
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Jake Diebler is 2-0 against Matt Painter, and if Ohio State wants to make the NCAA Tournament, the Buckeyes will need to improve the mark to 3-0 on Sunday.  On Sunday afternoon inside the Schottenstein Center, the Buckeyes face their most important game of the year against the Purdue Boilermakers. If Ohio State wants to hear its name called on Selection Sunday, this is the kind of game it must win. …

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Ohio State Basketball: Is Jake Diebler the Right Guy to Lead Buckeyes?

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler talks to | Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
February 25, 2026
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Jake Diebler’s short career as head coach at Ohio State has been up and down, and many wonder if he’s the right man for the job. Anyone who has been around or been a fan of Ohio State athletics in the past two decades is certainly familiar with the Diebler name. From 2007-11, the sharpshooting Jon Diebler assaulted the nylon from behind the arc, setting both the single-season and career…

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Ohio State Basketball Rides Bruce Thornton Into Crucial Big Ten Battle at Iowa

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
February 25, 2026
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Bruce Thornton is No. 2 on Ohio State’s all-time scoring list, but he’s after a team accomplishment: an NCAA Tournament berth. There comes a point in every season when the question stops being “Are you good?” and becomes “Can you carry it?” Wednesday night in Iowa City feels like that point for Ohio State and for Bruce Thornton, in particular. The back-end stretch is no longer about potential or flashes…

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Ohio State Looks to Rebound from Michigan State Loss Against Iowa on Wednesday Night

Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13), guard John Mobley Jr. (0) and guard Taison Chatman (3) prepare to play defense in the first half at Value City Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
February 24, 2026
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Ohio State has another opportunity to secure its first Quad 1 victory of the season in a road matchup against the Hawkeyes in Iowa City. Bruce Thornton on Sunday afternoon moved to second all-time on the Ohio State leading scorers list, passing Herb Williams and now 60 points away from becoming the all-time leading scorer in Ohio State Basketball history. Thornton’s 32 points on Sunday were not enough for the…

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Bruce Thornton’s 32 Points Not Enough as Ohio State Still Searches for Quad 1 Win

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr., center, defends against Ohio State's Bruce Thornton, left, during the second half on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. | Nick King/Lansing State Journal
February 22, 2026
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Ohio State fell to No. 15 Michigan State, despite 32 points from Bruce Thornton in another missed opportunity for the short-handed Buckeyes.  Bruce Thornton led the Ohio State offense with 32 points in a valiant effort that fell short in East Lansing. The Buckeyes will have to wait to add a Quad 1 win to their NCAA Tournament bubble resume with their next opportunity against Iowa on Tuesday. Ohio State…

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What Ohio State Still Needs to do to Make the NCAA Tournament After Beating Wisconsin

February 19, 2026
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After picking up a huge home victory against Wisconsin, what else do the Buckeyes need to do to secure their place in the Big Dance? Ohio State was able to pick up a humongous home victory against Wisconsin on Tuesday night. This win helps the Buckeyes continue their streak of not losing back-to-back games this season. The NCAA Tournament is still almost a month away, but for the second consecutive…

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Devin Royal’s 4AM Answer, Bruce Thornton Tops 2,000 Points as Buckeyes Gain Momentum

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) reacts after making a three point shot against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
February 18, 2026
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Bruce Thornton topped 2,000 career points, and Devin Royal delivered one of his best nights as a Buckeye as Ohio State answered every question in an 86-69 win over No. 24 Wisconsin. After the loss to Virginia this past weekend, Devin Royal went back to the gym around 4 o’clock in the morning and put up 1,000 shots, he said Tuesday night. That detail and commitment say a lot about…

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Bruce Thornton and Devin Royal Lead Ohio State Over Wisconsin 86-69

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoots the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
February 18, 2026
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Bruce Thornton and Devin Royal combined for 52 points, propelling Ohio State over Wisconsin for its first ranked win of the season. Coach Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes entered dangerous territory after a gut-wrenching loss to UVA this past weekend. The road didn’t get any easier tonight as Ohio State hosted No. 24 Wisconsin, fresh off a road win against then fifth-ranked Illinois and a 21-point drubbing of Michigan State….

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Ohio State Basketball Welcome Wisconsin with Major NCAA Tournament Implications on the Line

Feb 14, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) drives to the basket against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Steve Roberts, Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
February 17, 2026
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Ohio State and Wisconsin are set to battle in Columbus, with NCAA Tournament hopes hanging in the balance. Jake Diebler anticipates that his Buckeyes will respond well and be ready for the challenge.  The next two weeks of Ohio State basketball will be a major test to see if the Buckeyes can sneak into the NCAA Tournament. All six of Ohio State’s matchups are quad one and two games, which…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Must Answer Late-Game Questions as Wisconsin Arrives

Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
February 16, 2026
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Jake Diebler addresses Ohio State’s late-game struggles, Amare Bynum’s emergence, and John Mobley Jr.’s absence ahead of a crucial Wisconsin matchup at the Schottenstein Center. Jake Diebler didn’t hide from the final 10 minutes against Virginia, which revealed problems that need to be fixed before Wisconsin arrives at the Schottenstein Center. Ohio State’s issues follow a recurring theme of lack of execution in crunch time. Those remarks have been a…

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