John Mobley Jr.

BOOM: Ohio State Lands Duquense Standout Shooting Guard Jimmie Williams

April 18, 2026
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Jake Diebler adds crucial versatility and experience to what will be a deep backcourt for Ohio State Ohio State lands a very solid all-around guard in Jimmie Williams from Duquesne. Jimmie is from Solon, Ohio and started his collegiate career at Wallace State Community College in Alabama where he averaged 22.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 5 APG in 2023. He then transferred to South Florida in 2024 where he played…

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Ohio State Basketball: Anthony Thompson to Bring Dynamic Skillset to Buckeyes Next Season

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April 1, 2026
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Five-star forward Anthony Thompson is poised to have a big role for the Scarlet and Gray as they look to make another run at the postseason. Anthony Thompson is a talented 6-8, 205-pound small forward from Lebanon, Ohio, who will be touting the scarlet and gray in the 2026-2027 college basketball season. Thompson is one of the top players in the 2026 class and is the top player in the…

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NCAA Tournament: Ohio State’s Basketball Season Ends in Heartbreak, Losing to TCU 66-64

March 19, 2026
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Ohio State’s basketball season ends in heartbreak as TCU hits a game-winner with four seconds left. The Horned Frogs move on to face the winner of Duke/Siena on Saturday. Ohio State entered its first game in the big dance under Jake Diebler as they faced one of the hottest teams in the country, TCU. Jamie Dixon has some experience in big March games, as his Horned Frogs have played excellent…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 3/16: NCAA Tournament Bracket Reveal

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler talks to | Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
March 16, 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 Ohio State Buckeyes have earned the No. 8 seed in the East. Ohio State will play No. 9 seed TCU on March 19 at 12:15 PM on CBS. The boys discuss Ohio State’s chances against TCU and Duke. Grant Kincaid joins us to recap the Big Ten Tournament. Finally, we…

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This Three-Year Buckeye, Columbus-Native Needs to Play Well for Buckeyes to Finish Year Strong

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) reacts after making a three point shot against the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
March 11, 2026
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  Building on momentum with a lot still to play for, Columbus-native Devin Royal will need to be an X-factor for Jake Diebler’s squad this March. Ohio State forward Devin Royal is a 6’6, 220-pound Junior who grew up 20 minutes from campus in Pickerington, Ohio. He made an impact on the team right away, getting playing time as a freshman and scoring in double figures in four games in…

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Ohio State Basketball: Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr. Earn Big Ten Honors to Cap Regular Season

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
March 10, 2026
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Bruce Thornton takes home Second-Team All-Big Ten and is a Sportsmanship Award honoree, while John Mobley earns Honorable Mention.  Bruce Thornton has been named Second-Team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and the media, and has been selected as Ohio State’s recipient of the Sportsmanship Award. John Mobley Jr. earned Honorable Mention recognition from the media. This recognition is fitting for a backcourt that carried this program through a turbulent…

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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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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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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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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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