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Ohio State Basketball Lands 2027 4-Star Guard Jaxson Davis; Buckeyes Stay Hot on Recruiting Trail

September 18, 2026

Jaxson Davis is a 4-star point guard from Illinois. Davis chose the Buckeyes over Creighton, Michigan State, Iowa, and Marquette. NEWS: 4⭐️ Jaxson Davis has committed to Ohio State, he told @Rivals. The 6-1 point guard is a top-50 overall recruit in the 2027 class. https://t.co/3O1vLNub65 pic.twitter.com/nk7QFD0Gn2 — Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) September 18, 2026 Jaxson Davis is the second commit in the past 24 hours for Jake Diebler and the…

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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 Basketball: Jared Sullinger Joining Men’s Basketball Staff as Director of Player Development

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September 3, 2026

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Former Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger is joining Jake Diebler’s coaching staff as Director of Player Development, the program announced on Thursday. One of Ohio State’s most decorated players, Jared Sullinger, is returning to Columbus in a new capacity following the conclusion of his playing career. The former Buckeye will serve as the basketball team’s Director of Player Development this season, a new position for the program. Sullinger released a…

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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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Defensive Boot Camp: Inside Ohio State’s Physical Shift and Jake Diebler’s Dialed-Up Intensity

Ohio State basketball practice 07.21.26 | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin

July 22, 2026

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Ohio State basketball is undergoing a gritty defensive identity shift under Jake Diebler, turning up the practice intensity to build toughness for the upcoming season. COLUMBUS, Ohio – If the early returns from Ohio State’s summer practices are any indication, Jake Diebler has the Buckeyes undergoing a fundamental identity shift, beginning on defense. Following a game-like mid-week workout on the hardwood, head coach Jake Diebler pulled back the curtain on…

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Ohio State Basketball: Two Five-Stars Enter the Program for First Time in Over a Decade

July 20, 2026

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Aside from the influx of talent from the transfer portal, Jake Diebler and his staff have landed two of the most talented freshmen for Ohio State in more than a decade. Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith add a dynamic layer to this roster that has been sorely missed. Diebler commented on the incoming class, saying, “I think it speaks more about what recruits and what people think about our program…

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Ohio State Athletics: Schottenstein Center Announces Major Video Board Upgrades for 2026 Season

July 17, 2026

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Ohio State announced plans for a major video board upgrade at the Schottenstein Center, which will be in place for the 2026 winter season. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Schottenstein Center is undergoing a significant technological transformation this summer to revitalize the game-day atmosphere for Ohio State basketball and hockey fans. Ohio State Athletics announced Wednesday that the arena is being outfitted with a suite of high-definition LED video displays, a…

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Ohio State Basketball: Significant Depth and Raw Talent Added to a 2026 Team Eager to Return Program to National Prominence

July 13, 2026

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Following an NCAA Tournament run in 2025, Ohio State Basketball added the pieces to return the program to national prominence. Through graduation, the NBA draft, and the transfer portal, Ohio State basketball lost six of the key contributors from 2025. While roster turnover is part of the transient nature of modern-day college sports, Jake Diebler and his staff had the added challenge of filling the void left by the program’s…

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Ohio State Basketball: Ohio’s Four Basketball Powers to Meet Under Open Sky on October 7

Ohio’s four major basketball programs will play a preseason exhibition doubleheader outdoors on October 7. The CareSource Invitational, supporting mental health, will feature Ohio State vs. Cincinnati and Dayton vs. Xavier.

July 9, 2026

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Ohio’s four major basketball programs, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Xavier, will play in the CareSource Invitational on October 7, as the Buckeyes draw the Bearcats. Ohio State, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Xavier will share a basketball court for the first time in program history. On October 7, the four programs will square off in outdoor exhibition games at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati…

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Ohio State Basketball: Former Buckeye Great William Burford Back with Scarlet and Gray

June 4, 2026

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Former Ohio State great William Buford is back with the Buckeyes as he joins Coach Diebler’s coaching staff for the 2026 season. William Buford is no stranger to basketball, the state of Ohio, or Ohio State. The former Buckeye started his playing career at Libbey High School in Toledo, Ohio, where it was immediately evident that he knew the sport well. He was one of the many Buckeyes to be…

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