Jake Diebler

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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Ohio State Falls Short in Nashville against Virginia, Drop to 16-9 On The Season

Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton against Virginia | Image Credit: AP Photo/John Amis
February 14, 2026
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Virginia defeated Ohio State 70-66 in Nashville despite 28 points from Bruce Thornton and a valiant defensive effort from the Buckeyes. Ohio State walked into Nashville looking for a huge Quad 1 victory to add to its NCAA Tournament resume. They played this contest without Shooting Guard, John Mobley Jr., who the Buckeyes announced before the game would be out indefinitely with a hand injury he suffered against USC.   The…

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Ohio State Faces February Test Without Star Player Against No. 15 Virginia in Nashville

Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
February 14, 2026
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After Wednesday’s 89-82 resetting win over USC inside the Schottenstein Center, Ohio State heads to Nashville without its star guard for a Valentine’s Day matchup with No. 15 Virginia.  Ohio State announced Saturday afternoon that star guard John Mobley Jr. will miss time with an undisclosed hand injury. The program expects him back later this season, but it hasn’t set a timetable. His absence forces an immediate adjustment, and Taison…

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Ohio State’s Response Against USC May Have Revealed What This Team Can Become

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amare Bynum (1) dunks over USC Trojans forward Ezra Ausar (2) during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026. Ohio State won 89-82. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
February 12, 2026
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Ohio State’s response against USC may have revealed what Jake Diebler’s team can become heading into March as his team eyes Virginia. February does not reward teams that drift. March is on the horizon across the College Basketball world. For Ohio State, Wednesday night’s 89-82 victory over USC was less about movement in the standings and more about answering a question that surfaced after the loss to Michigan: Who are…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 2/12: The State of Ohio State Basketball

Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) passes the ball against UCLA Bruins center Steven Jamerson II (24) and guard Trent Perry (0) in the second half at Value City Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
February 12, 2026
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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Ohio State defeated USC in a classic Big Ten thriller. The boys discuss the current state of the program. Can Ohio State go on a run the next few games? Finally, we wrap up with some suggestions on how to improve the atmosphere at the Schott. Apple Spotify Twitter Previous Episodes…

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Bruce Thornton Leads Ohio State to 89-82 Victory Over Surging USC

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) drives past USC Trojans guard Kam Woods (13) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Feb. 11, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
February 11, 2026
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Bruce Thornton propelled Ohio State to a much-needed 89-82 victory over USC, keeping its NCAA Tournament hopes alive and building momentum for March.  Following a deflating home loss at the hands of Michigan this past Sunday, Ohio State finds itself on the doorstep of opportunity against a surging USC team, followed by a gauntlet of a schedule to end the year, making this matchup against the Trojans that much more…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Looks to Reset and Respond Against USC

February 10, 2026
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Ohio State doesn’t have the luxury of lingering after a rivalry loss, and Jake Diebler doesn’t want it that way anyway as USC visits Columbus. With USC coming to the Schottenstein Center on Wednesday night, the Buckeyes find themselves back in a familiar spot this season: responding. Ohio State has not dropped back-to-back games all year, a reflection of what Diebler continues to emphasize as a resilient, mature group that…

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Ohio State Outmatched By Michigan 82-61 as Wolverines Pull Away in Second Half

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 8, 2026
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No. 2 Michigan outclasses Ohio State 82-61, gaining another marquee road victory in Big Ten play as the Buckeyes struggled on the glass. Ohio State walked into Sunday afternoon knowing the challenge in front of it, and Michigan wasted no time showing why it entered the game ranked No. 2 in the country. The Wolverines controlled the paint, dominated the glass, and gradually pulled away to hand the Buckeyes an…

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Diebler Stresses Execution and Poise as Ohio State Prepares for Rematch with No. 2 Michigan

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February 7, 2026
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Ohio State coach Jake Diebler emphasizes execution and poise as the Buckeyes prepare to host No. 2 Michigan in a pivotal home rivalry rematch. Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler kept his message steady as the Buckeyes prepare to host No. 2 Michigan on Sunday in the 194th meeting between the two programs. The rivalry remains as tight as ever. Ohio State officially leads the all-time series 102-84 when accounting…

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