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Zed Key and Javon Bennett each had 15 points and led a second-half charge that helped host Dayton erase a 13-point deficit and beat No. 6 Marquette 71-63 on Saturday night.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / August 14

Changes in NCAA scholarship rules could mean larger recruiting classes for Jake Diebler’s Buckeyes

Ohio high school basketball is as strong as it has been in a long time, and the Buckeyes could look to take advantage with new roster rules from the NCAA.

College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / July 22

Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State basketball begins a new era in 2024-25 under coach Jake Diebler, who replaced Chris Holtmann in February after a 14-11 start to the season. The Buckeyes had a late-season resurgence with Diebler, going 8-3 down the stretch and reaching the NIT Elite Eight.

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College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 11

Buckeye Heroes: The Joey Brunk Game

The former Bulldog, Hoosier, and forever Buckeye stunned Tom Izzo and Michigan State, but certainly not himself. From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / May 17, 2024

You’re Nuts: Does Ohio State have enough three-point shooting?

The Buckeyes need to replace 81% of their three-point offense from last season. The transfer portal has been open for seven weeks now, and Ohio State has just one scholarship remaining for the 2024-25 team.

College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / May 6, 2024

Ohio State Buckeyes Showing Interest in UCLA Bruins Transfer - Report

The Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Jake Diebler have landed some big names in the transfer portal so far this offseason, most recently securing a commitment from Duke transfer Sean Stewart on Friday.

College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / May 3, 2024

Ohio State Buckeyes Land Duke Blue Devils Transfer Sean Stewart

Jake Diebler's magic is in full effect via the transfer portal for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Per multiple reports Friday, Ohio State has landed a massive commitment from Duke transfer Sean Stewart, who brings five-star talent as a former McDonald's All-American in the 2023 recruiting class.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / May 3, 2024

BOOM! Ohio State lands a transfer commitment from Duke forward, former top-20 recruit Sean Stewart

Stewart is the second former McDonald’s All-American to join the Buckeyes in the past three weeks. Up until about three weeks ago, Ohio State hadn’t had a McDonald’s All-American on the roster since D’Angelo Russell back in 2014.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / May 3, 2024

You’re Nuts: If Sean Stewart isn’t a Buckeye, who could Ohio State pivot to?

The Buckeyes are seeking reinforcements to their frontcourt even after the addition of Aaron Bradshaw. On Wednesday night the clock struck midnight and the transfer portal closed, bringing an end to the four-week madness that is college basketball free agency.

College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / May 2, 2024

Ohio State Buckeyes' Men's Basketball Transfer Portal Roundup

Although he had quite a few players enter the transfer portal or graduate from the program, Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball coach Jake Diebler brought in several new names from the portal itself, as well as through recruiting.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / April 22, 2024

You're Nuts: What kind of player should Ohio State men’s basketball target in the transfer portal?

The Buckeyes have two open roster spots to fill. Everybody knows that one of the best parts of being a sports fan is debating and dissecting the most (and least) important questions in the sporting world with your friends.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Wire / April 15, 2024

Former Ohio State basketball starter Zed Key has found his new home

Over the last four years for Ohio State basketball, Zed Key gave it his all and was the epitome of a team player. Key gave up his starting role to a younger Felix Okpara, while working on his body after suffering a season ending injury during his junior year.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Buckeye Focus / April 15, 2024

Former Ohio State basketball player transfers to in-state rival

The Ohio State basketball program has had to navigate the transfer portal a lot this offseason. They have had four players leave since the end of the season.

College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / April 12, 2024

You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State men’s basketball player do you expect to take the biggest jump next year?

The Buckeyes bring back six players who were underclassmen last season. Despite the hope that hiring Jake Diebler would mean all of Ohio State’s best players would stay put, the Buckeyes didn’t escape the first two weeks of the transfer portal window unscathed.

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College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / April 10, 2024

If Ohio State was serious about men’s basketball, Cal and Bronny would already be eating Buckeye Donuts

Promoting from within and letting half the roster walk shows a lack of commitment. This week, news broke that John Calipari is/was finalizing a deal to leave his post at Blueblood Kentucky for the chicken-fueled juggernaut that is Arkansas basketball.

College Basketball News / Badger Notes / April 8, 2024