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Ohio State Basketball’s Second-Half Collapse Leads to 94-83 Loss Against No. 25 BYU

Ohio State forward Amare Bynum, second from right, goes to the basket while guarded by BYU forward Jaxon Kohler (0) and guard Robert Wright III, right, during the second half an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Credit: AP/Tyler Tate

November 3, 2026

Ohio State basketball fell 94-83 to BYU as Jake Diebler addressed defensive breakdowns, foul trouble, and the Buckeyes’ second-half struggles. Ohio State opened the 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a disappointing 94-83 loss to No. 25 BYU in the Bad Boy Mowers Series in Salt Lake City. The Buckeyes carried a halftime lead into the locker room but surrendered 60 second-half points as defensive breakdowns, foul trouble and missed opportunities…

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Ohio State vs. BYU Basketball Preview: Diebler and Buckeyes Look For 1-0 Start to 2026-27 Campaign

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

November 2, 2026

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Jake Diebler has high expectations going into the 2026-27 Ohio State Basketball season, as the Buckeyes look to begin the 2026-27 campaign with a win against No. 25 BYU Cougars. SALT LAKE CITY – The 2026-27 Ohio State Men’s Basketball team may be one of the deepest rosters in program history. Jake Diebler brought in five-star recruit and future top-ten draft pick Anthony Thompson, while retaining two key members of…

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Challenges John Mobley Jr. to Manage the Game

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) celebrates during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

October 29, 2026

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Jake Diebler wants John Mobley Jr. to improve his game management as Ohio State prepares to start the basketball season. The Buckeyes’ head coach has challenged the sophomore guard to balance his scoring with better decision-making, especially when attacking the paint, creating opportunities for teammates, and reading the flow of a possession. “I’ve really been challenging Juni to manage the game. I think that’s the big thing,” Diebler said. Mobley…

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Ohio State Basketball: Improved Athleticism Could Unlock a More Dangerous Transition Offense

October 25, 2026

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Ohio State basketball outscored Butler 23-6 in fast-break points. Jake Diebler and John Mobley Jr. see potential in the Buckeyes’ transition offense. Ohio State’s improved athleticism showed in its 82-73 exhibition win over Butler on Sunday, especially when the Buckeyes turned defensive stops into scoring opportunities at the other end. The ability to push the pace, attack the basket, and create plays in the open floor gives Jake Diebler another…

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Identifies 3 Areas That Could Shape the 2026-27 Season

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amre Bynum (1) reaches for a rebound in the first half of the CareSource Invitational exhibition game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Bearcats won 79-68. Sam Greene/The Enquirer

October 8, 2026

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Ohio State men’s basketball’s roster for the 2026-27 season looks different from last year’s. Jake Diebler mentioned 3 areas of improvement for the Buckeyes. MASON, Ohio – The Buckeyes added size, playmaking, and depth. Diebler also believes the roster gives Ohio State more positional flexibility than it had during his first two seasons. Now, the questions shift from what Ohio State added to how quickly those pieces can become a…

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CareSource Invitational: Cincinnati Beats Ohio State 79-68 in Outdoor Basketball Exhibition

October 7, 2026

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Cincinnati defeated Ohio State in the CareSource Invitational, 79-68, in an outdoor exhibition that Jake Diebler called their “11th practice.” The Buckeyes took part in a first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Linder Family Tennis Center this afternoon. The October weather was ideal: 76 degrees and sunny for the 3:00 PM matchup against the Bearcats. Amare Bynum, Anthony Thompson, Ivan Njgovan, Curtis Givens, and John Mobley Jr. started for the Buckeyes. In…

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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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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: 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: 5-Star Guard LJ Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Ready to Join Buckeyes

June 15, 2026

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BOOM! 5-Star guard LJ Smith will reclassify to the 2026 recruiting class and join the Ohio State basketball team for the upcoming season. The Buckeyes now have two 5-star recruits in the same class since 2008, as former 2027 recruit LJ Smith has announced his decision to reclassify and join the team for this season. BREAKING: Five-star guard LJ Smith is reclassifying from 2027 to 2026, multiple sources tell VFTSP….

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