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Devin Royal’s heading east. Ohio State’s starting forward is now officially Ohio State’s former starting forward. Late Monday, On3 reported that Royal has committed to Villanova for his senior season.

College Basketball News / VU Hoops / April 13

Ohio State transfer Devin Royal commits to Villanova

Devin Royal has officially committed to Villanova. After much speculation, the Ohio State transfer lands with the Wildcats. Royal visited the campus on Monday and the news broke shortly later on at night via Joe Tipton of On3.

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College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / April 7

Ohio State basketball star Devin Royal looks to be trending toward a major college program in the transfer portal already

Devin Royal was the first Buckeye who decided to transfer away and the Columbus native looks to be heading to a major college program for his final season.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 30

Why Amare Bynum Returning to Ohio State Is Great News for Next Basketball Season

Amare Bynum announced he will return to Ohio State for his sophomore season, giving the Buckeyes a key piece moving forward following Devin Royal’s decision to enter the transfer portal.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / March 30

Ohio State basketball handed significant news for the future of their roster regarding a player with star potential

With Ohio State basketball’s season over and the transfer portal around the corner, the Buckeyes are going to have a busy month ahead. The moves started

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 30

Devin Royal’s Future With Ohio State in Question As Transfer Portal Reports Emerge

Multiple reports have surfaced that Ohio State forward Devin Royal is expected to enter the transfer portal when it opens in April, though he has not publicly confirmed that decision.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 1

Ohio State upsets No. 8 Purdue to bolster NCAA tourney hopes

John Mobley Jr. had 21 points to lead four Ohio State players in double digits as the Buckeyes upset No. 8 Purdue 82-74 in Columbus on Sunday. Bruce Thornton had 20 points, Amare Bynum 14 and Devin Royal 12 for the Buckeyes, who had lost two straight.

College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 17

How John Mobley Jr.’s career night pushed Ohio State basketball past UCLA

The Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past the UCLA Bruins 86–74 after a steady first half and an explosive second. The win was sealed by a career night from John Mobley Jr.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 9

Ohio State uses 21-0 second half run to sink Oregon

Ohio State went on a 21-0 run during a seven-minute stretch of the second half, as the Buckeyes defeated Oregon, 72-62, in Big Ten men's basketball on Thursday night in Eugene, Ore.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 9

No. 13 Illinois fends off Ohio State in Big Ten opener

Keaton Wagler led four scorers in double figures with 23 points for No. 13 Illinois in an 88-80 Big Ten win against Ohio State in Columbus on Tuesday. Fellow freshman David Mirkovic scored 22, Andrej Stojakovic 17 and Zvonimir Ivisic added 13 for the Illini (8-2, 1-0) in their conference opener.

College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 12

How Ohio State basketball overcame a cold start to cruise past Appalachian State

Ohio State’s defensive efforts led them to a 75-53 win over Appalachian State, marking their third win of the season. This was a much different start for Ohio State than their first two games.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 3

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 10, 2025

Bold Predictions: Devin Royal will be named First Team All-Big Ten this year

The Pickerington forward showed tremendous improvement from his freshman to sophomore year. Now it’s time for Royal to make a huge leap in his junior season at Ohio State.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 6, 2025

Ohio State Star Makes Huge Announcement Amid Major Concern

The Ohio State Buckeyes just completed a very disappointing 2024-25 college basketball campaign, which raised considerable concern that some of their top players could transfer.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / March 24, 2025

Ohio State’s Devin Royal already has his eyes on a great addition for the Buckeyes if said player decides to enter the transfer portal

After missing the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season, the Ohio State Buckeyes badly need a fix for things. Ohio State is reportedly set to hit the transfer portal hard and they should.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 10, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes Standout Forward Gets Major Injury Update

The Ohio State Buckeyes' basketball team has been trying to scratch and claw their way back into NCAA Tournament contention. At this point in the season, they are 14-10 and are on the fringe of being knocked out of contention for a spot in March Madness.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / January 22, 2025

Uncut: Diebler, Royal break down Ohio State’s upset win of Purdue

The Buckeyes handed Purdue their first home loss in nearly two years Tuesday night. Throughout the season, Land-Grant will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.

College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 21, 2025

Availability Report Released for No. 11 Purdue vs. Ohio State

Devin Royal, Ohio State's second-leading scorer this season, will return to the court for Tuesday night's game against No. 11 Purdue. The sophomore forward missed Friday's game against Indiana due to a wrist issue.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 17, 2025

Indiana-Ohio State Basketball Availability Report: Reneau, Royal Among Six Players Out

Indiana and Ohio State are dealing with several notable injuries ahead of Friday's game in Columbus. On the Big Ten pregame availability report, Indiana listed four players out: Malik Reneau, Bryson Tucker, Gabe Cupps and Jackson Creel.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / January 15, 2025

Horseshoes and hand grenades: Ohio State racking up moral victories, real losses in the Big Ten

The Buckeyes are good enough to hang with great teams, but a 30-point loss and a three-point loss count just the same. After working for 20 minutes to whittle a 17-point halftime deficit down to just a single point Tuesday night in Madison, Ohio State’s final desperation play ended on a cruel and ironic note — a whistle.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 7, 2025

Ohio State comes out roaring in double OT, hangs on against Minnesota

Devin Royal scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds, Bruce Thornton added 18 points and Ohio State escaped with an 89-88 win over Minnesota in double overtime on Monday night in a Big Ten Conference matchup in Minneapolis.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / December 18, 2024

Devin Royal has career night as men’s and women’s basketball get big wins

All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print. Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 17, 2024

Devin Royal's career night carries Ohio State past Valparaiso

Devin Royal posted career highs of 31 points and 15 rebounds as Ohio State pulled away from Valparaiso for a 95-73 victory on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / December 7, 2024

Devin Royal puts Buckeyes on his back, carries Ohio State past Rutgers 80-66

The sophomore from Pickerington scored a career-high 22 points Saturday, including 16 in the second half. Saturday afternoon in Columbus, the Ohio State University men’s basketball team (6-3, 1-1) welcomed the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers (5-4, 0-1) to the Schott for the only scheduled meeting between the two teams this year.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 23, 2024

Ohio State eclipses 100-point mark to crush Campbell

Ohio State used a first-half burst to rout visiting Campbell.

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Ohio State shuts down Evansville in 80-30 laugher

Devin Royal came off the bench to set career highs with 20 points and 12 rebounds as Ohio State bounced back from its first loss to rout Evansville 80-30 in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday.

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