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Ohio State Basketball: Improved Athleticism Could Unlock a More Dangerous Transition Offense

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October 25, 2026
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Ohio State basketball outscored Butler 23-6 in fast-break points. Jake Diebler and John Mobley Jr. see potential in the Buckeyes’ transition offense. Ohio State’s improved athleticism showed in its 82-73 exhibition win over Butler on Sunday, especially when the Buckeyes turned defensive stops into scoring opportunities at the other end. The ability to push the pace, attack the basket, and create plays in the open floor gives Jake Diebler another…

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Identifies 3 Areas That Could Shape the 2026-27 Season

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amre Bynum (1) reaches for a rebound in the first half of the CareSource Invitational exhibition game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Bearcats won 79-68. Sam Greene/The Enquirer
October 8, 2026
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Ohio State men’s basketball’s roster for the 2026-27 season looks different from last year’s. Jake Diebler mentioned 3 areas of improvement for the Buckeyes. MASON, Ohio – The Buckeyes added size, playmaking, and depth. Diebler also believes the roster gives Ohio State more positional flexibility than it had during his first two seasons. Now, the questions shift from what Ohio State added to how quickly those pieces can become a…

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Ohio State Basketball Is Running Faster, Playing Deeper and Raising Its Ceiling Says Jake Diebler

Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler address reporters ahead of the team's first practice of the 2026-27 season | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin
September 21, 2026
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Jake Diebler believes the Buckeyes’ intelligence, athleticism and depth have allowed Ohio State to accelerate its development entering the 2026-27 season. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jake Diebler entered the summer expecting Ohio State’s development to take time. The Ohio State Basketball team’s roster absorbed this year’s system quickly enough that Jake Diebler began expanding it earlier than expected. The Buckeyes are further along than he anticipated, giving him the opportunity to…

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball: 2026-27 Big Ten Schedule Released for Buckeyes

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 23: Head Basketball Coach Jake Diebler (R) of the Ohio State Buckeyes gives instructions to John Mobley Jr. #0 during the second half of a college basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Arena on January 23, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 74-62. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) Getty Images
September 16, 2026
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Ohio State Men’s Basketball’s 2026-27 Big Ten schedule is revealed, featuring home-and-home battles with Michigan and Iowa, plus a demanding road slate. The Buckeyes’ complete 2026-27 conference schedule was revealed Wednesday night during the Big Ten Network’s live schedule release, giving Jake Diebler and Ohio State a roadmap of the challenge ahead. Ohio State enters its second season under Diebler with a roster built around returning pieces John Mobley Jr….

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball: Buckeyes Unveil 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amare Bynum (1) reacts against the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
August 19, 2026
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Ohio State basketball unveils its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring marquee matchups against Kansas, UConn, Vanderbilt and BYU. Ohio State men’s basketball now knows what its road through the 2026-27 non-conference season will look like as the Buckeyes unveiled their non-conference schedule Wednesday. It features a challenging slate that includes a trip to UConn, a neutral-site matchup against BYU in Salt Lake City, a home date with Vanderbilt and a marquee…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Guard Gabe Cupps to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Gabe Cupps (4) dribbles the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
April 5, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball: Guard Gabe Cupps will become the third Buckeye to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on April 7th. Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps makes rumors official and will enter the transfer portal after a turbulent season with the Buckeyes. On3 Sports first reported the news. Hailing from Centerville, Ohio, he began his career with Indiana. Cupps then made his way to Columbus in 2025 after…

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