Jake Diebler

Bunch of Nuts Podcast 3/9: Buckeyes Stamp Ticket to Big Dance

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
March 9, 2026
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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 are a lock for the NCAA Tournament! We discuss the current mentality of this basketball team. Where will Brandon Noel shift into the lineup once he returns? We discuss the record breaking performance from Bruce Thornton and reflect on his time with the Buckeyes. Finally, we discuss takeaways from…

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Buckeye For Life: Bruce Thornton Breaks the All-Time Scoring Record on the Biggest Stage

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoot the ball against Indiana Hoosiers in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
March 8, 2026
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Bruce Thornton had one decision to make, and four years later, he’s Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer and a Buckeye for life. “You only get one life and one decision.” Bruce Thornton made his decision four years ago when he chose Columbus. On Sunday, in front of 18,809 fans at a sold-out Schottenstein Center, that decision paid off in full with a Senior Day victory over Indiana, 91-78, and the…

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Bruce Thornton Makes History as Ohio State Takes Care of Indiana to Cement Tournament Resume

Bruce Thornton Makes History and Becomes Ohio State's All-Time Leading Scorer | Image Credit: Ohio State Hoops
March 7, 2026
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Bruce Thornton scores 25 points as he passes Dennis Hopson as Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer in the Buckeyes’ dominant 91-78 win over Indiana.  After an emphatic win over then-No. 8 Purdue and a drubbing of Penn State on the road, Ohio State looked to continue its momentum heading into postseason play. Watch Bruce Thornton’s full postgame remarks on becoming the program’s all-time leading scorer: Indiana jumped out to a…

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Finish What You Start: How a Phone Call at Bob Evans Became the Beginning of Program History

Jan 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) celebrates a ally with Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
March 6, 2026
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From a Bob Evans parking lot to program history, Jake Diebler on Bruce Thornton’s rare and decorated four-year legacy at Ohio State. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jake Diebler was standing outside a Bob Evans when his phone rang. Bruce Thornton was on the other end, and the words that followed set the next four years in motion. Saturday night at the Schottenstein Center, those four years come full circle. The first…

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Ohio State Basketball: John Mobley Jr. Ties Career High, Buckeyes Dominate Nittany Lions

March 4, 2026
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Behind John Mobley’s 28 Points, Ohio State walked into Happy Valley and dominated the Nittany Lions for 40 minutes to continue its hot streak.  The Buckeyes come into this matchup with Penn State riding high off an upset victory last Sunday against the Purdue Boilermakers. Jake Diebler’s team is the healthiest it has been, with Puff Johnson being the only new player to appear on the injury list, alongside Brandon…

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Ohio State Basketball Travels to Penn State for Midweek Big Ten Clash

Feb 5, 2026; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins center Collin Metcalf (45) defends thew rim as Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) looks top shoot during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images | Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
March 4, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball will take on Penn State in State College as it looks to keep its NCAA Tournament hopes alive, and Bruce Thornton eyes the scoring record. Coming off the heels of the biggest win and best overall performance of the season against the 8th-ranked Purdue, Ohio State will look to finish the job in these last two games. Today, they start with a trip to take on a…

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Embrace the Moment: How Togetherness is Fueling Ohio State Basketball’s Late Surge

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) controls the ball as Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
March 2, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball embraced the moment, according to Jake Diebler, as togetherness fueled the Buckeyes over No. 8 Purdue. COLUMBUS, Ohio – By the time the under-eight media timeout hit in the second half, the tenor inside the Schottenstein Center felt different. Not just hopeful nor even nervous, the arena was certain that Ohio State was going to pull off the upset over No. 8 Purdue. That confidence came from…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 3/2: Diebler Moves to 3-0 Against Purdue

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) controls the ball as Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
March 2, 2026
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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 upset No. 8 Purdue! Ohio State notches a signature Quad 1 win over Purdue 82-74. Blake Biscardi joins the podcast to recap the game and give insight to the team’s culture and mindset moving forward. We also recap the NFL Combine. Cass has high praise for Lorenzo Styles Jr….

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Ohio State Basketball Notches Signature Quad 1 Win Over Purdue 82-74

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 1: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with Ivan Njegovan #7 and Gabe Cupps #4 after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Purdue Boilermakers at Value City Arena on March 1, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Purdue 82-74. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
March 1, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball opens March with a much-needed upset over No. 8 Purdue at home, earning a signature Quad 1 win for its resume. Coming off a tremendously disappointing pursuit at Iowa this past Wednesday, the Buckeyes backed themselves into a corner and made this home matchup against No. 8 Purdue a must-win to keep tournament hopes alive. Devin Royal drew a foul to open up scoring for Buckeyes, which…

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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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