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

February 7, 2026

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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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Fall to Wisconsin 92-82

Final | Buckeyes 82, Badgers 92 Credit: Ohio State Hoops

January 31, 2026

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Ohio State battled Wisconsin in Madison on the hardwood but fell 92-82 as the Badgers were fueled by 19 bench points from Austin Rapp. The Buckeyes went into Madison looking to move themselves beyond the tournament bubble as they head into gauntlet stretch of Big Ten play. Amare Bynum was aggressive early and it would pay dividends as he would grab a trio of rebounds early. Bynum finished the…

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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: Mobley Propels Short-Handed Buckeyes Over Penn State 84-78

January 26, 2026

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Ohio State gets back in the win column against Penn State at home, beating the Nittany Lions 84-78, propelled by John Mobley’s 25 points. Coming off emotional loss in Ann Arbor, Ohio State looked to reclaim momentum as it embarks on its journey to the tourney. Both Christoph Tilly and Gabe Cupps were ruled out after sustaining injuries in practice over the weekend, leaving the Buckeyes short-handed, particularly down low….

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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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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Surge Past Gophers in Overtime Thriller 82-74

Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

January 20, 2026

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Ohio State is putting together a January winning streak, surging in overtime past Minnesota 82-74 in front of a home crowd. The Buckeyes sought to maintain momentum against Minnesota, following a rather emotional win against UCLA the previous Saturday. John Mobley Jr appeared to have the same mindset as he once again opened scoring with a three to start the contest. Ohio State stormed to an early 10-0 lead as…

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Ohio State Basketball: Mobley’s 28 Points Leads Way to 12-Point Upset Win Over UCLA

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

January 17, 2026

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John Mobley’s 28 points led the way as Ohio State upset UCLA 86-74 to notch an important January victory at home. Ohio State returns to Columbus coming off the heels of a West Coast trip and a tough loss against a middling Washington team. They did so against UCLA, led by Ohio native Mick Cronin. The Bruins haven’t mirrored a traditional Mick Cronin team that over- emphasizes defense and discipline,…

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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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