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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 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 to Honor Thad Matta as Jake Diebler Reflects on His Lasting Impact

Former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta with Jon Diebler | Image Credit: NEAL C. LAURON

October 24, 2026

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The Buckeyes will honor Thad Matta, the program’s all-time winningest coach, at halftime of Sunday’s exhibition against Butler, celebrating a legacy of championships, mentorship, and family connections. Ohio State basketball will take time Sunday to honor one of the program’s most influential coaches when Thad Matta returns to the Schottenstein Center for a halftime ceremony during the Buckeyes’ exhibition against Butler. For head coach Jake Diebler, the occasion carries personal…

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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 Basketball Is Running Faster, Playing Deeper and Raising Its Ceiling Says Jake Diebler

Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler address reporters ahead of the team's first practice of the 2026-27 season | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin

September 21, 2026

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Jake Diebler believes the Buckeyes’ intelligence, athleticism and depth have allowed Ohio State to accelerate its development entering the 2026-27 season. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jake Diebler entered the summer expecting Ohio State’s development to take time. The Ohio State Basketball team’s roster absorbed this year’s system quickly enough that Jake Diebler began expanding it earlier than expected. The Buckeyes are further along than he anticipated, giving him the opportunity to…

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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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Ohio State Basketball: Jared Sullinger Joining Men’s Basketball Staff as Director of Player Development

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September 3, 2026

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Former Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger is joining Jake Diebler’s coaching staff as Director of Player Development, the program announced on Thursday. One of Ohio State’s most decorated players, Jared Sullinger, is returning to Columbus in a new capacity following the conclusion of his playing career. The former Buckeye will serve as the basketball team’s Director of Player Development this season, a new position for the program. Sullinger released a…

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball: Buckeyes Unveil 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

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 | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

August 19, 2026

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Ohio State basketball unveils its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring marquee matchups against Kansas, UConn, Vanderbilt and BYU. Ohio State men’s basketball now knows what its road through the 2026-27 non-conference season will look like as the Buckeyes unveiled their non-conference schedule Wednesday. It features a challenging slate that includes a trip to UConn, a neutral-site matchup against BYU in Salt Lake City, a home date with Vanderbilt and a marquee…

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