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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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Ohio State Looks to Rebound from Michigan State Loss Against Iowa on Wednesday Night

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
February 24, 2026
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Ohio State has another opportunity to secure its first Quad 1 victory of the season in a road matchup against the Hawkeyes in Iowa City. Bruce Thornton on Sunday afternoon moved to second all-time on the Ohio State leading scorers list, passing Herb Williams and now 60 points away from becoming the all-time leading scorer in Ohio State Basketball history. Thornton’s 32 points on Sunday were not enough for the…

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Devin Royal’s 4AM Answer, Bruce Thornton Tops 2,000 Points as Buckeyes Gain Momentum

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
February 18, 2026
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Bruce Thornton topped 2,000 career points, and Devin Royal delivered one of his best nights as a Buckeye as Ohio State answered every question in an 86-69 win over No. 24 Wisconsin. After the loss to Virginia this past weekend, Devin Royal went back to the gym around 4 o’clock in the morning and put up 1,000 shots, he said Tuesday night. That detail and commitment say a lot about…

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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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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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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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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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