Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Look To Leave Ann Arbor Friday Night With An Upset

January 23, 2026

Jake Diebler and his troops look to take a 1-0 series lead in Ann Arbor against the third-ranked Wolverines. Can they get it done? Let’s look at the ways they can pull off the upset. This Friday is the biggest game on the Buckeyes’ schedule so far, with a trip up to Ann Arbor looming and a hungry Wolverines team looking to re-establish themselves as the top dogs in the…

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Ohio State Basketball: Mid-Season Roundup and Tournament Hopes

January 21, 2026

The Buckeyes’ season has flown by so far, and we are already seven games into the Big Ten Conference schedule. Let’s evaluate Ohio State at the midway point and discuss NCAA Tournament hopes.  Ohio State is 13-5 and 5-3 in the Big Ten after overcoming an overtime thriller against Minnesota Tuesday Evening. The Big Ten has been one of the most competitive conferences in all of basketball, with the disadvantage…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Surge Past Gophers in Overtime Thriller 82-74

Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) shoots the ball against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the first half of the NCAA basketball game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
January 20, 2026

Ohio State is putting together a January winning streak, surging in overtime past Minnesota 82-74 in front of a home crowd. The Buckeyes sought to maintain momentum against Minnesota, following a rather emotional win against UCLA the previous Saturday. John Mobley Jr appeared to have the same mindset as he once again opened scoring with a three to start the contest. Ohio State stormed to an early 10-0 lead as…

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Ohio State Basketball: Mobley’s 28 Points Leads Way to 12-Point Upset Win Over UCLA

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
January 17, 2026

John Mobley’s 28 points led the way as Ohio State upset UCLA 86-74 to notch an important January victory at home. Ohio State returns to Columbus coming off the heels of a West Coast trip and a tough loss against a middling Washington team. They did so against UCLA, led by Ohio native Mick Cronin. The Bruins haven’t mirrored a traditional Mick Cronin team that over- emphasizes defense and discipline,…

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Ohio State Battles Back, Falls Short Against No. 10 Nebraska, 72-69

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoots between Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) and \m51#2\ during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Jan. 5, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
January 5, 2026

Ohio State spent the night chasing No. 10 Nebraska, and while the Buckeyes showed real fight inside Value City Arena, the early hole proved just a bit too deep to fully escape in a 72-69 loss. Nebraska set the tone early, knocking down its first four shots and jumping out to a 13-5 lead. The Cornhuskers were sharp to open the game, efficient from the floor and confident from beyond…

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Analysis: 2027 Four-Star Guard LJ Smith Commits to Ohio State

November 20, 2025

LJ Smith, a 2027 5-Star Guard from Oak Hill Academy, has committed to the Buckeyes, becoming the second five-star commit under Jake Diebler in a week. Jake Diebler and the Buckeye staff have been on fire in November on the recruiting trail, first landing their first five-star recruit since 2014 in Anthony Thompson, and now landing a second five-star recruit in eight days with LJ Smith announcing his commitment on…

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Ohio State Basketball: Keys to Victory for Clash with Notre Dame

November 16, 2025

The Buckeyes have their first true test of the 2025-26 season this Sunday when they welcome the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to Value City Arena for a Big Ten vs ACC clash. Ohio State has started this season red-hot with three straight home wins, while averaging 95 points per game over that stretch, which is good enough for 5th in the Big Ten so far. Jake Diebler has let team…

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Ohio State Men’s Basketball Starts 2025-26 Campaign 2-0 in Entertaining Fashion

November 10, 2025

Ohio State Goes 2-0 on the opening week of the college basketball season, averaging 106 points per game We are through the first week of the college basketball season and for the second consecutive season. The Ohio State Buckeyes have started 2-0. First, the Buckeyes notched a win over IU Indy 118-102 and then picked up a win against Purdue Fort-Wayne 94-68. While there are some question marks for the…

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Ohio State Basketball Secures First Transfer in Indiana Guard Gabe Cupps

March 26, 2025

Jake Diebler and Ohio State have secured its first commitment to the 2025 Transfer Portal Class in Indiana Guard and Ohio Native Gabe Cupps  Gabe Cupps is the first player to commit from the transfer portal and is an instant upgrade to the back end of the rotation. Cupps is coming off a season-ending knee injury and should be healthy before the season starts. The Centerville, Ohio product and 2022…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast: Spring Football Preview 2025

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March 14, 2025

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Ohio State basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament. Is Head Coach Jake Diebler officially on the hot seat? We then discuss NFL free agency. Dan wants the New York Jets to sign every Ohio State free agent available. Finally, discuss potential spring football standouts!…

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