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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 1
What Stood Out About Ohio State Basketball at Media Day
With a revamped roster, Ohio State basketball is entering the 2026-27 season with more size, more playmaking and a defensive identity built around pressure.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 19
Get To Know All 7 Ohio State Basketball Prospects in the Class of 2027
With Ohio State’s basketball season not starting until November 2 against the BYU Cougars, head coach Jake Diebler is already looking ahead. With no verbal commitments in the 2027 class, Diebler and his coaching staff will begin hosting several 2027 prospects.
College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / July 28
Jake Diebler looks to be the driving force for Ohio State basketball being in the mix to land an elite guard
Ohio State is battling some tough college basketball programs to land an elite guard recruit, and Jake Diebler is making a difference for the Buckeyes.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 22
What We Learned From Ohio State Basketball’s Summer Practices
Summer practices are beginning to reveal what Ohio State could look like during the 2026-27 season—a roster with more scoring depth, improved size and greater defensive quickness than in recent years.
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 / June 30
Buckeyes Land Two Five-Stars: LJ Smith Reclassifies, Joins Anthony Thompson
Buckeye basketball fans can be ecstatic to watch five-star commit LJ Smith suit up this upcoming season. Recently Smith announced that he had reclassified from being part of the 2027 class to 2026.
College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 19
5 Takeaways From Ohio State Basketball’s Open Practice
Ohio State's revamped roster looked bigger, deeper, and more competitive during open practice, offering an early glimpse of how Jake Diebler hopes to reshape the Buckeyes entering the 2026-27 season.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 15
What 5-Star Commit LJ Smith Reclassification to 2026 Class Means for Ohio State
Early into summer preparation for the 2026-2027 college basketball season, Jake Diebler and his staff have been given a major boost to their rotation. LJ Smith, a 5-star commit and No.
College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / June 15
Ohio State basketball’s major roster change has raised the pressure on Jake Diebler for next season
Ohio State basketball has made a major five-star addition for the 2026-2027 roster. As a result, the pressure is on Jake Diebler’s team to take a step forward.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 13
Ohio State Reportedly Set To Host Rising SEC Squad in New Non-Conference Home Series
Ohio State won't play a basketball game until November, but it's finalizing its non-conference schedule. The Field of 68's Rocco Miller reported on Friday night that the Buckeyes have scheduled a home-and-home series with Vanderbilt.
Ohio State Extends an Offer to Talented Four-Star Recruit
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler and his staff have extended an offer to a high-rising standout in the 2028 class. It comes as Diebler is looking to build on an improved season last year, when the Buckeyes made the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022.
Jake Diebler Explains Why This Year’s Ohio State Team Will Be a Must-Watch
Ohio State certainly took a step in the right direction by advancing to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. And now, the Buckeyes want to keep their foot on the gas and race forward, from strength to strength and head coach Jake Diebler believes that his team’s depth will make for an exciting year.
College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 2
Why Hiring Mike Wells Was out of Jake Diebler’s Comfort Zone
Replacing Joel Justus with two-time NBA champion Mike Wells as associate head coach was welcomed warmly by Buckeye Nation. However, his arrival was met internally with some awkwardness, of all people, by Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler - the very person who hired Wells.
College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / May 19
Ohio State football WR Chris Henry Jr. is trying to make a big-time splash happen for Jake Diebler’s basketball program
Chris Henry Jr. is going to be a massive part of the Ohio State football program the next few years. He’s trying to make a splash addition for the basketball program while he’s in Columbus.
College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / April 29
Ohio State basketball has suffered another key departure from Jake Diebler’s coaching staff
It’s been an offseason of change for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ohio State is now losing another member of Jake Diebler’s 2025-2026 coaching staff. The Ohio State Buckeyes had what you can call a successful 2025-2026 season by getting back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in the Jake Diebler era.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 21
Ohio State Landing Duquesne Transfer Jimmie Williams in Portal Bolsters Bench Depth
Coming into Saturday, serious questions were swirling around the lack of urgency Jake Diebler and his staff had with the transfer portal. With the portal closing tomorrow, the Buckeyes direly still needed two bench pieces.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 23
Ohio State's Jake Diebler Shares Huge Reassurance Buckeyes Fans Will Love in 2026
The Ohio State Buckeyes were eliminated this past Thursday in the closing seconds of their Round of 64 NCAA Tournament matchup with the TCU Horned Frogs, 66-64, in Greenville, South Carolina.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 19
Jake Diebler Ripped For Postgame Quote After Ohio State's Loss Thursday
8-seeded Ohio State suffered a brutal loss to 9-seeded TCU in the opener of the NCAA Tournament today. After the game, Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler wanted to focus on the positives.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / February 25
CBB insider reveals if Ohio State HC Jake Diebler is on hot seat
Ohio State Buckeyes head basketball coach Jake Diebler is heading into a critical stretch of games. The Buckeyes are firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / October 21, 2025
Ohio State lands 5-star SF Anthony Thompson over Indiana, Michigan and others
The Ohio State Buckeyes have picked up one of the most consequential commitments 2026 college basketball recruiting cycle.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 18, 2025
Ohio State Announces Final Decision On Coach Jake Diebler
There'll be plenty of Big Ten teams competing in the NCAA Tournament later this week. Ohio State won't be one of them. Ohio State finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 17-15 record.
College Basketball News / The Spun / March 6, 2025
Ohio State AD Announces Decision On Coach Jake Diebler
It's been a while since Ohio State was a major force on the basketball court and that trend has continued in the 1.5 years that Jake Diebler has been in charge.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 25, 2025
Which men's basketball programs nailed the 2024 coaching carousel?
Before the 2025 coaching changes begin, it's worth a look at the 2024 coaching carousel. Who made the right hire? Who has buyer's remorse? Here's a look at some of the biggest hires from the offseason.
College Basketball News / The Spun / February 13, 2025
Jake Diebler Doesn't Hold Back On Ohio State's Game vs. Michigan
Michigan and Ohio State are set to renew their rivalry in college basketball this Sunday. While the rivalry in football between the two schools is historic, many people sleep on the rivalry in basketball.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / January 22, 2025
Coach Jake Diebler Explains Ohio State's Defensive Strategy in Win Over Purdue
It was the tale of two halves in West Lafayette on Tuesday night. After trailing No. 11 Purdue 41-28 at halftime, Ohio State turned on the jets and outscored the Boilermakers 45-29, leading to a 73-70 upset win inside Mackey Arena on a cold January night.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 5, 2025
Ohio State out to keep Minnesota winless in Big Ten play
In the wake of a loss, Ohio State coach Jake Diebler gathered his players for a film session. But Diebler wanted to do more than just point out the Buckeyes' mistakes.
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