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Ohio State Basketball: John Mobley Jr. Catching Fire for Buckeyes

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 15: John Mobley Jr. #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half at Reed Arena on November 15, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
January 30, 2026
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Ohio State Guard John Mobley Jr. has been on fire as of late. The Buckeye sharpshooter is heating up at the perfect time.  The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team, coached by Jake Diebler are looking to return to March Madness after missing out on the big dance since 2022. Going into the year, there were some questions that were answered early on regarding consistent play from both returning players…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Show Fight But Fall Short in Ann Arbor 74-62

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
January 24, 2026
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Wolverines come out of Ann Arbor with the rivalry win, but the Buckeyes put on a great showing as underdogs by more than 16 points on the road.  The Buckeyes made the trip up north to Ann Arbor on Friday night for an 8 pm tip, with a chance to shock the country and make their bid for an NCAA Tournament appearance much easier. When the tip-off happened, Ohio State…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Look To Leave Ann Arbor Friday Night With An Upset

January 23, 2026
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Jake Diebler and his troops look to take a 1-0 series lead in Ann Arbor against the third-ranked Wolverines. Can they get it done? Let’s look at the ways they can pull off the upset. This Friday is the biggest game on the Buckeyes’ schedule so far, with a trip up to Ann Arbor looming and a hungry Wolverines team looking to re-establish themselves as the top dogs in the…

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Ohio State Basketball: Mid-Season Roundup and Tournament Hopes

January 21, 2026
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The Buckeyes’ season has flown by so far, and we are already seven games into the Big Ten Conference schedule. Let’s evaluate Ohio State at the midway point and discuss NCAA Tournament hopes.  Ohio State is 13-5 and 5-3 in the Big Ten after overcoming an overtime thriller against Minnesota Tuesday Evening. The Big Ten has been one of the most competitive conferences in all of basketball, with the disadvantage…

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

November 20, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 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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