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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

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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Ohio State Athletics Lands Landmark Jersey Patch Partnership with JPMorganChase

Ohio State announces partnership with JPMorganChase | Image Credit: Ohio State Department of Athletics

July 28, 2026

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Ohio State Athletics announced a new partnership with JPMorganChase on Tuesday, giving all 36 sports teams a jersey patch for the first time this season. Chase Bank is now the official bank sponsor of Ohio State Athletics and the jersey patch partner across all 36 of the program’s men’s and women’s varsity sports. That means Chase branding on uniforms across the board, expanded signage at Ohio Stadium and the Schottenstein…

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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: Two Five-Stars Enter the Program for First Time in Over a Decade

July 20, 2026

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Aside from the influx of talent from the transfer portal, Jake Diebler and his staff have landed two of the most talented freshmen for Ohio State in more than a decade. Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith add a dynamic layer to this roster that has been sorely missed. Diebler commented on the incoming class, saying, “I think it speaks more about what recruits and what people think about our program…

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Ohio State Athletics: Schottenstein Center Announces Major Video Board Upgrades for 2026 Season

July 17, 2026

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Ohio State announced plans for a major video board upgrade at the Schottenstein Center, which will be in place for the 2026 winter season. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Schottenstein Center is undergoing a significant technological transformation this summer to revitalize the game-day atmosphere for Ohio State basketball and hockey fans. Ohio State Athletics announced Wednesday that the arena is being outfitted with a suite of high-definition LED video displays, a…

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