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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Rounds Out Staff for 2026, Adds Former Buckeye Legend

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June 1, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler officially completes his staff heading into a pivotal 2026 season, adding a former Buckeye legend. Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler has completed his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, adding assistant coach Mike Wells, strength and conditioning coach Dave Richardson, and program analyst William Buford. He has also promoted Jamall Walker to associate head coach. Buford, a prolific scorer who was…

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Ohio State Basketball: How John Mobley Jr.’s Return to Impacts the Buckeyes

Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
May 19, 2026
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Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. will return to the basketball team in 2026 after removing his name from NBA Draft consideration, the team announced on social media.  The Buckeyes received a much-needed boost to their starting lineup when the team announced on social media that junior G John Mobley Jr. is returning to Ohio State. Mobley had previously declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Mobley…

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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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Buckeye Cadence: Ohio State Football Position Group Breakdown + Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Targets

April 6, 2026
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Buckeye Cadence: How is Ohio State’s roster shaping up according to Ryan Day? What was learned during the open practice? Breaking down Jake Diebler’s transfer portal strategy.  Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid sat down to process the latest from Ryan Day’s press conference, then turned their attention to an Ohio State basketball program that will look very different next season. Football: Ryan Day was direct about the cornerback situation, stating…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Forward Colin White to Enter Transfer Portal

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April 4, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball forward Colin White will enter the transfer portal after two seasons with the Buckeyes. Travis Branham of 247Sports first reported this news. White will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. The Ohio native averaged 0.9 points, 0.4 assists, and 1.0 rebounds while shooting 39.3% from the field. Ohio State wing Colin White will enter the transfer portal, a source tell @247Sports. Ohio native that was a former three-star…

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Ohio State Basketball: Devin Royal Enters NCAA Transfer Portal After Three Seasons with Buckeyes

March 29, 2026
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Junior forward Devin Royal has announced his intentions to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal after three seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes.  COLUMBUS – Devin Royal, from Pickerington, Ohio, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per ON3 and ESPN. The junior forward was a key contributor to an Ohio State basketball team that made its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2021-22. NEW: Ohio State forward Devin Royal plans…

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Ohio State Basketball: 2026 Offseason Roster Tracker and Transfer Portal Targets

March 29, 2026
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Jake Diebler and Ohio State basketball have four Buckeyes exiting the program, and will look to fill their roles from the transfer portal. The 2025 Ohio State basketball season is in the books, and we look forward to the 2026-27 season. The Buckeyes look to replace their captain, Bruce Thornton, along with Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel, and Puff Johnson, who have all used up their four years of eligibility. This…

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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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NCAA Tournament: Ohio State Prepares for First-Round Clash with Confident TCU Team

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) reacts after making a three point basket against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images David Banks, IMAGN IMAGES Via Reuters Connect
March 19, 2026
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  Ohio State returns to the NCAA Tournament with a first-round showdown against No. 9-seed TCU as Bruce Thornton and the Buckeyes look to advance. The time has finally come: Ohio State will be competing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2021-22 campaign. After a February to forget, the Buckeyes won four of the last five games, one of those against the eventual Big Ten Tournament…

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Buckeye Cadence: John Mobley’s Moment; Ohio State’s Path in March; & Legend Bey’s Curtis Samuel Comparison

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
March 18, 2026
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Can Ohio State’s men’s basketball make a run in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, more spring football questions are answered on Buckeye Cadence. On Episode 2 of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid work through the NCAA Tournament bracket and spring football questions from what Ohio State needs out of John Mobley Jr. in March, to whether an upset over Duke is actually possible, to what the Legend Bey-Curtis Samuel…

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