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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 17

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.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / December 17

Ohio State takes care of business at home, beating Valpo 95-73

Devin Royal was otherworldly in the win, scoring a career-high 31 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. With another game against a top-five opponent looming, the Ohio State men’s basketball team (7-4, 1-1) needed to take care of business at home Tuesday night against Valparaiso despite being down 25% of the active roster.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / December 8, 2024

Uncut: Diebler jokes about Thornton’s dunk, praises Parks and Royal after Rutgers win

The head coach declined to answer how many dunks he had in college. 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 / Field Level Media / December 7, 2024

Ohio State topples Rutgers to rebound from embarrassing defeat

Devin Royal had a career-high 22 points and Bruce Thornton added 22 points of his own as Ohio State continued its home dominance over Rutgers with an 80-66 victory at Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday.