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Summer Guest Series 2026: Ron Lewis | From Cut to Icon, His Recruitment and Journey to Bowling Green, INSANE Way He Earned an Offer From Thad Matta, His Legendary Xavier Shot, Legacy + Thoughts on This Year's Ohio State Basketball Team

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Summer Guest Series 2026: Luke Simons | Bruce Thornton Stories, How OSU Prepares for Big Ten Tournament, Josh Ojianwuna Development, Portal v. High School Recruiting

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Houston Rockets Select Ohio State Guard Bruce Thornton in 2026 NBA Draft | His Legacy, Story, Scouting Report, and why Rockets Fans Will LOVE Him

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2026 Summer Guest Series: Brian Walsh | Inside the Anthony Thompson Recruitment, His Vantage Point on Bruce Thornton's Record-Breaking Shot, the Game That Changed the Season, His Role in Recruiting and In-Game Adjustments

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EMERGENCY POD | Ohio State Commit LJ Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Behind the Scenes, Instant Reaction, His Role with the Buckeyes, and New 2026-27 Outlook

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2026 Summer Guest Series: Mark Titus | Reflecting on "Worst Fans in the World" Take, His Conversations with Jake Diebler, Club Trillion Blog +Thad Matta, How College Basketball is Different From His Playing Days

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2026 Summer Guest Series: Jake Diebler | Why Ohio State Doesn't Have a GM, His Relationship with OSU Football and Ryan Day, Thoughts on the New Roster, Behind the Scenes Portal Life, Bruce Thornton's Record-Breaking Shot + More

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May Mailbag: Kam Mercer Chooses Cincinnati, Ohio State's NIL and Portal Haul, Buckeyes Recruiting Board, Pace of Play, Anthony Thompson + Bruce Thornton Comparison

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Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball Gets TORCHED by Big Ten Schedule Makers, Jake Diebler Adds Mike Wells to Staff, New 2027 Visitor Coming to Columbus + Date with UConn Set

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Vuk Lazarevic Commits to Ohio State | Buckeyes Get Surprise 2026 Addition, Lazarevic's Quiet Recruitment Story, His Development and Background, Fit at Ohio State and Where He Fits in the Depth Chart

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Big Changes at Ohio State | Buckeyes Schedule UConn Huskies Home and Home + NCAA Tournament Expansion Nearing Final Stages

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Curtis Givens Commits to Ohio State | Background and Previous Stops, Stark Difference in Play From Freshman to Sophomore Season, Role and Fit at Ohio State, and the Verdict on Him and the Entire Roster

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April MAILBAG | What Keeps OSU From Returning to Elite Status, Jake Diebler's 5-Year Plan, Out of Conference Games, Student Section Fixes + More

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Jimmie Williams Commits to Ohio State | The Player, Background, Scouting Report, Instant Reaction and Projection as a Buckeye

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Ohio State Misses on Jalen Haralson + Devin Vanterpool | Jake Diebler FAILING the Transfer Portal or Should We Give Him More Time + Evaluating the Approach

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Ohio State Transfer Portal Updates + The TRUTH on Jalen Haralson

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BOOM! Ohio State Secures Kentucky Transfer Center Andrija Jelavic | Gut Reaction, Player Breakdown, Biggest Questions, Fit in the Frontcourt + Where Ohio State Shifts Focus

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BOOM! Ohio State Lands Transfer Guard Justin Pippen | Instant Reaction, Player Breakdown, Scouting Report, Fit + What's Next

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Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball Transfer Portal Day Two Recap | Terrance Dials is Sick of Us, OSU in Play for Superstar Rob Wright, Three Other New Names Mentioned, Updates on Jalen Haralson and Two Other Key Players

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Ohio State Basketball Transfer Portal Recap | Zoom Calls, Visits Scheduled, and New Prospects Connected to Buckeyes in Wild First Day

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Is Ohio State Basketball Falling Apart? Colin White, Gabe Cupps, Taison Chatman Enter the Transfer Portal Amid Surprising Weekend + Behind the Scenes on What Really Happened

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INSANE Day for Ohio State Basketball | John Mobley Jr. NBA Draft Decision, Coaching Churn + Updated Portal Predictions

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Ohio State Retains Amare Bynum | Immediate Reaction, Background and Connection to Devin Royal, Next Year Expectations and Roster Impact + The Most Important Player to Retain?

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Devin Royal to Enter Transfer Portal | What Happened, Background and Context, Only One "Right" Take, Instant Reaction, and how Ohio State Responds

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Ohio State Basketball Portal Special | Decisions, Stay-or-Leave Predictions, NIL Outlook, and What Ohio State SHOULD Do

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The Truth About Ohio State’s Season | 2025-26 Season in Review

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The Truth About Ohio State Basketball (That Nobody Wants to Say)

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Ohio State v. TCU Recap | Buckeyes Season Ends, Bruce Thornton's Career is Over, Thoughts on Jake Diebler, Horned Frogs Physicality, and Complete Instant Reaction

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Ohio State v. TCU PREVIEW | Horned Frogs' Strange Resume, Eye-Popping TCU Stat, Horned Frogs Balanced Offense and Chaotic Defense, Keys to the Game + Prediction

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Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA Tournament Preview | Instant Reaction to OSU Dancing, Breaking Down the East Region, Opening Thoughts on TCU + How Ohio State Can Make a Run

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Ohio State v. Michigan BTT Recap | Buckeyes Falter Again Against Wolverines, Layups, Transition Scoring, and Turnover Scoring Haunts, Bruce Thornton Gets No Help, Brandon Noel Returns, and How This Game Impacts OSU in March Madness

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Save This for Selection Sunday: Ohio State's Best Case and Worst Case First Round Opponents

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Ohio State v. Iowa Recap | Buckeyes Survive and Get Revenge, Jake Diebler Again Shows Growth, Paint Battle Dominated by OSU, Bruce Thornton Carries, Optimism Continues to Build for NCAA Tournament

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Ohio State v. Iowa BTT Preview | Buckeyes Look for Revenge, Different Worsts Set by OSU in First Game, Brandon Noel Status, Major Rest Difference, Potential for Letdown + Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Indiana Recap | Bruce Thornton Makes History on Senior Night, Buckeyes Solidify Resume, Blossoming Amare Bynum, Another Defensive Masterclass, Tournament Chances + Diebler's "Watch Out" Comments

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Ohio State v. Indiana Preview | Biggest Game of Jake Diebler Era, Bubblicious Matchup, Indiana's Recent Skid, Hoosiers' Deliberate Style Could Give Buckeyes Fits, One Key to Victory, Bruce Thornton Legacy Game + Prediction

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Ohio State v. Penn State Recap 2 | Buckeyes Handle Business in State College, John Mobley Jr.'s Excellent Effort, Bruce Thornton Nears Record, Buckeyes Offense and Defense Clicking, OSU Among Best Since Feb. 14 + Bubble Update

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Ohio State v. Penn State Preview 2 | Remember the First Matchup, Biggest Questions + Storylines, Letdown Spot for Both Teams, Kayden Mingo Injury Update + Prediction

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Ohio State v. Purdue Recap | Buckeyes Catapult Into March Contention, Gameday Experience at The Schott, Bruce Thornton's Tender Moment, John Mobley Jr.'s Mentality, OSU's Rebounding, Bubble Watch + Ohio State's Tournament Chances

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Ohio State v. Purdue Preview | Buckeyes Nearing Must-Win Mode Against Top Big Ten Team, Purdue's Excellent Offense Through Anti Analytics, Another Nightmare Rebounding Matchup, Where Ohio State Can Still Win, Keys to the Game + Prediction

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Ohio State v. Iowa Recap | PATHETIC Blowout Loss, Buckeyes Completely Outclassed, One Moment Controlled the Game, Hope Fades + Host Left Speechless

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Ohio State v. Iowa Preview | Potential DREAM MATCHUP for Buckeyes, Iowa's Skid in February, Hawkeyes' Snail Pace and Efficiencies, Keys to the Game, and Prediction

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Ohio State v. Michigan State Recap | Physical, Thin Buckeyes Lose Steam, Bruce Thornton's 32 Not Enough, Buckeyes Worst Rebounding Game of Season, Ohio State Showed Real Heart and Effort+ Should We Be Encouraged?

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Ohio State v. Michigan State Preview | Buckeyes Resume + Bubble Talk, Michigan State's Recent Struggles and Background, Offense Led by Four Familiar Faces, One of the Best Defenses in America, Keys to the Game + Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Wisconsin Recap 2 | Buckeyes Secure Signature Win, DOMINANT From Start to Finish, Devin Royal and Bruce Thornton Carry, Buckeyes Win 3-Point and Rebounding Battle, Diebler Fends Off Losing Streak, Bubble Talk + More

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Ohio State v. Wisconsin Preview 2 | Recapping Buckeyes' First Loss, Badgers Come are Scorching Hot Subbing Taison Chatman for John Mobley Jr., Battle of Elite Backcourts, How Ohio State Can Win, Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Virginia Recap | Buckeyes Blow Another Winnable Game, Program Sliding Down Slippery Slope, No Solution at Center, Rebounding Continues to Plague, Watching the Bubble, and What's Next

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Ohio State v. Virginia Preview | Buckeyes Seek Sticky Quad 1 Win, Virginia's Elite Metrics, Keys to the Game for Ohio State Victory, Prediction

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Ohio State v. USC Recap | Elite Shooting Leads to Win, One Run Changed the Game, Bruce Thornton Plays Closer, Bench Scoring Improving + Giving the Nuthouse the Business

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Ohio State v. USC Preview | Final Chapter of the Season Begins, USC's Background and Resume, What Trojans are No. 1 Nationally In, Game May be Won in Paint, Keys to the Game, and Prediction

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Ohio State v. Michigan Recap 2 | PATHETIC Effort Leads to Blowout Loss, Buckeye Backcourt is Unproductive, Wolverines Blast Ohio State on Glass, Bruce Thornton's Legacy Slips, Where to Place Blame

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Ohio State v. Michigan 2 Preview | Buckeyes Travel Issues, Bruce Thornton's Legacy, OSU's Supporting Cast, Expected Atmosphere, and Jake Diebler's Success in David v. Goliath Games

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Ohio State v. Maryland Recap | Buckeyes Take Care of Business in College Park, Instant Reaction, Key Stats and Performers, Christoph Tilly's Turnaround, and Biggest Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Maryland Preview | Buckeyes Face Horrible Maryland Squad, Terrapins Background and One Major Injury, Offense and Defense Has Too Many Holes, How Terps Could Pull Off Upset, and Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Wisconsin Recap | Buckeyes Show No Fight Against Badgers, Ohio State's Lack of Scores and Stops, Christoph Tilly's Goose Egg, Another Career Day for Taison Chatman, and More Takeaways Including NCAA Tournament Hopes

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Ohio State v. Wisconsin Preview | Battered Buckeyes Battle Badgers, Injury Updates, Wisconsin's Background + Successes, Trigger Happy Offense, Two Clear Ways Ohio State Can Win, Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Penn State Recap | Short-Handed Buckeyes Survive, John Mobley Jr. is on FIRE, Taison Chatman's Breakout, Major Takeaways and Instant Reaction + Ohio State's NCAA Tournament Fate

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Ohio State v. Michigan Recap | Buckeyes Run Out of Gas, Key Stats and Performers Including Free Throw Disparity, Biggest Takeaways + Reaction, Bruce Thornton's Lack of Aggression, and if Ohio State is an NCAA Tournament Team

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Ohio State v. Michigan Preview | Colin White, Bruce Thornton Add Fuel to the Fire, Reuniting with Roddy Gayle Jr., Michigan's Insanely Elite Offensive and Defensive Metrics, How Ohio State Should Copy Wisconsin to Win, Game Prediction + Puff Johnson Status

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Ohio State v. Minnesota Recap | Buckeyes Pick Up Overtime Win, Initial Reaction to the Victory, John Mobley Jr.'s Potential, Jake Diebler Continues to Improve, What Happened to Amare Bynum, Colin White as MVP, and More

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Ohio State v. Minnesota Preview | Buckeyes Have Can't Lose Opportunity Against Thin and Struggling Golden Gophers, Complete Game Breakdown, Key Matchups, One Key to the Game, Puff Johnson's Status, and Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. UCLA Recap | Ohio State Improves Resume with Win Over Bruins, Big Three's Big Game, Jake Diebler's Best Gameplan, Excellent Paint Defense, Biggest Takeaways + Ohio State's Resume

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Ohio State v. UCLA Preview | Christoph Tilly's Uncertain Status, UCLA's Blue Collar Approach, a Struggling Offense, Deliberate Defense, Keys to the Game, and Prediction

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Former Player Matt Sylvester Gives Honest Evaluation of Jake Diebler, Roster Construction, Player Development, Recruiting, if the Buckeyes Will Make March Madness, and if Diebler is the Man for the Job

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Ohio State v. Washington Recap | Injuries and Depth are Buckeyes' Demise, Ohio State Falls Apart Without Christoph Tilly, Bruce Thornton's Excellent Effort Not Enough, Instant Reactions + Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Washington Preview | BIG TIME Opportunity for Ohio State, Washington's Background and Resume, Paint Offense Allergic to 3-Pointers, Future NBA Player to Give Buckeyes Fits, Keys to the Game, and Prediction

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Ohio State v. Oregon Recap | Buckeyes Balanced Effort Leads the Way, Monster Run Leads to Win, Jake Diebler Earned His Flowers (For One Night) + More Reaction and Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Nebraska Recap | Buckeyes Suffer Brutal Loss, Mind Boggling Last Shot Attempt, the Sequence that Ended Ohio State's Hopes, the State of Ohio State Basketball, and What's Next

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Ohio State v. Nebraska Preview | Buckeyes Get HUGE Upset Chance, Discussing Nebraska's National Legitimacy, An Offense that Sprays Triples and Assists, Cornhuskers' Stingy and Strong Defense, Two Keys for Ohio State to Win, and Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Rutgers Recap | Buckeyes Pass Can't Lose Test, Bruce Thornton Carries Again, Huge Run Changes the Game, Wild First Half and Second Half Splits, Biggest Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Rutgers Preview | Buckeyes Get B1G Bottom Dweller, Rutgers' Woeful Background, Two Offensive Producers, One Key to Ohio State Winning, and Game Prediction

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In-Season Mailbag with Connor Lemons | Ohio State's Lacking Bench Production, Rotation Tweaks, What Keeps Ohio State from March Madness, In-Season Roster Addition + More

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Ohio State v. North Carolina Review | Buckeyes Suffer Another Late Blown Lead, Caleb Wilson Dominates, Major Key Stats and Performances, Instant Takeaways Including Thoughts on Ohio State's Late Turnover and the Final Shot

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Ohio State v. North Carolina Preview | HUGE Matchup with STAR Power, North Carolina's Resume and Background, the Tar Heels' Frontcourt Focused Offense, Guarding Caleb Wilson, If Seth Trimble Will Play, One Key to OSU Winning, Game Prediction

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LIVE MAILBAG | Ohio State Basketball Through 10 Games, Answering Your Questions, Christoph Tilly Expectations, John Mobley Jr.'s Leash, What OSU is Focused on This Week, Potential Rotation and Lineup Changes

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Ohio State v. West Virginia Recap | Buckeyes Win Wild Double OT Thriller, Bruce Thornton Plays "Momma" Role, Key Stats From the Win, Biggest Takeaways Including Thoughts on Bruce Thornton, Amare Bynum, Brandon Noel, and if This is An NCAA Tournament Team

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Ohio State v. West Virginia Preview | CROSSOVER Episode with Mountaineer Paul from Locked On West Virginia

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Ohio State v. Illinois Recap | Buckeyes Fall Short Against Fighting Illini, Bruce Thornton Has Another Dominant Performance, Key Stats Including Free Throws and 3-Point Shooting, Major Takeaways and Reaction Including Thornton's Second Half, Bench Scoring, Taison Chatman, and More

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Ohio State v. Illinois Preview | Buckeyes Face Toughest Test of Season, Illinois Many Battles of 2025, Top-Rated Fighting Illini Offense and Defense, Strength on Strength Matchup, One Way Ohio State Can Win, and Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Northwestern Recap | The Brandon Noel Game, Buckeyes' Resilient Performance, Key Stats, Major Takeaways, Thoughts on Tilly, Rotation + More

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Ohio State v. Northwestern Preview | Buckeyes' First B1G Game, Wildcats' Star Scorer, Complete Game Breakdown and Key Stats, Where Ohio State Can Win, and Game Prediction

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Ohio State v. Pitt Recap | Buckeyes Lose Another Heartbreaker, Questionable Strategy on Buzzer Beater, Key Stats and Performers, Full Game Breakdown, Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Mount St. Mary's Recap | Buckeyes Stay Unbeaten with Another Blowout, John Mobley Jr. Sets New Career-High, Ivan Njegovan Legacy Game, Complete Game Breakdown and Takeaways

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Ohio State Basketball Feast Week Preview | Ohio State Takes on Ice Cold Mount St. Mary's and Stumbling Pitt Panthers

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Ohio State v. Western Michigan Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Blowout Broncos, Key Stats and Contributors, Complete Game Breakdown, Major Takeaways Including Power Forward Starter, Center Depth

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EMERGENCY POD: LJ Smith Commits to Ohio State, Buckeyes Grab Another Top-Rated Player, Smith's Game and Fit, Behind the Scenes on His Recruitment, the Plan for Smith, and Jake Diebler Picking Up Momentum

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Ohio State v. Western Michigan Preview | 3-Point Shooting Could be a Key, Broncos' Strong Paint Presence, Full Game Breakdown, Predictions + More

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Ohio State v. Notre Dame Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Battle for Tight for P5 Win, Bruce Thornton Continues All-American Play, Ohio State Wins in Uncommon Ways, Instant Takeaways + Key Performers and Stats

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Ohio State v. Notre Dame Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Get First Test, Notre Dame's Scorching Offense and 3-Point Barrage, Where Ohio State Can Win, Keys to the Game, Predictions + Announcement Coming?

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Ohio State v. Appalachian State Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Survive Slow Start, Brandon Noel Shines, Full Game Recap, Biggest Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Appalachian State Basketball Preview | Trap Game? Buckeyes Get First Test Against Defense-First Team, Complete Game + Matchup Breakdown, Biggest Notes, Keys to the Game, Predictions

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Ohio State v. Purdue Fort Wayne Recap | Defense Takes a Step Forward, Offense Remains Elite Despite Turnovers, Bruce Thornton Has Best Game as Buckeye, Thoughts on Gabe Cupps, Complete Game Breakdown

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Ohio State v. Purdue Fort Wayne Preview | Closing Thoughts on IU Indy, Complete Background of Purdue Fort Wayne, Breaking Down Offensive and Defensive Matchups, Two Areas Ohio State Can Win, Predictions

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Ohio State v. IU Indy Recap | Buckeyes Offense Shines While Allowing 100+ Points, Diagnosing Defensive Problems and Significance Moving Forward, Instant Takeaways + Reaction

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball is BACK, Ohio State v. IU Indy Preview, Jaguars' Unique Approach and Dedicated to DII, Out of this World Offensive Metrics, Pressing for 40 Minutes, Prediction, and More

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Record Prediction + Superlatives, Big Ten Winner and First Team, All Americans, Final Four, and National Championship Prediction

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EMERGENCY POD: Marcus Johnson Decommits from Ohio State | Inside Info, Intel, and What's Next

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Reaction to Ohio State's Exhibition with Ohio + Preseason Mailbag

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Best Case Scenarios for Ohio State Basketball with Josh Poloha from Eleven Warriors

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EMERGENCY POD: Five-Star Anthony Thompson Commits to Ohio State Basketball

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Worst Case Scenarios with Connor Lemons

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Big Ten Schedule and Conference Breakdown, Easiest and Hardest Stretch, One Trap Game, News and Notes on Every Team, the Most Packed Episode of the Year

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Non-Conference Schedule Breakdown, Game by Game Preview, Five Power Conference Matchups Ranked by Difficulty

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Breaking Down the Backcourt, Player by Player Roles + Fit, Potential Best 1-2 Punch in the Nation, First Off the Bench a Player You Might Not Expect, Multiple Concerns

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Breaking Down the Frontcourt, Josh Ojianwuna's Rehab, Devin Royal's Development, Play Style and 3-Point Shooting Advantages, and the Biggest Concern for Ohio State Basketball this Season

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Season Preview Series 2025 | Ohio State Basketball Portal Adds, Losses, Gabe Cupps TikTok, Three New Freshmen

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Jake Diebler | Lessons and Successes From Year One, Changing Approach to the Portal, Recruiting and Visits, Inside 2025 Practices, Wacky Questions + More

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Ohio State's Complete Schedule Released + Breakdown, 2027 Recruiting Updates and Visitor this Weekend, and Jake Diebler Joining the Show

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Special Guest Series 2025: Mathieu Grujicic | Ohio State German Wing Introduces Himself to Buckeye Nation, His Unique and Crazy Background, Transition to the U.S., Differences in Euro Ball to College Basketball, His Play Style, and Answering Weird, Wacky, Unique Questions

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Special Guest Series 2025: Quadrian Banks, PhD | Getting His Doctorate, Changes to Keep the Team Fresh and Healthy This Year, Prepping Players for Growth, Sleep and West Coast Trips

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August Mailbag | Starting Lineup in January, More Talk on Homecourt Environment, High School Recruiting, Hypothetical B1G Trades, and Ohio State Basketball Stock Watch

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Adam Jardy | Pivotal Moments From 2024, Confidence Level in Jake Diebler, 2026 Recruiting and Beyond, Biggest Games of the Season, and More

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Josh Poloha of Eleven Warriors | What Went Wrong with Ohio State Basketball in 2024, Approach to Roster Construction, Vibes off the Chart for 2025, Tim's Horrid Football Takes, and Josh Starting an OSU Basketball Tradition

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Joel Justus | Networking and the Portal, How the 2025 Team Will Be Different, Keeping Players Fresh for 30+ Games, Players Impressing in Summer, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Brian Walsh | Buckeyes New Assistant Coach is a Perennial Winner, Building One-Year Relationships, Players Catching His Eye This Summer, Recruiting + More

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Colin White | Highs and Lows of Freshman Year, Injuries, His Thoughts on Auburn, Kentucky, Purdue Games, Portal Drama and Relationships, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Matt Sylvester | Getting Recruited by Huggins, Izzo, Knight, Transition from O'Brien to Matta, Drinks with Mike Vrabel, the World-Melting Shot That Changed the Course of Ohio State Basketball + MORE

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June Mailbag | Ideal 2025 Non-Conference Schedule, Thoughts on Ohio State's New Courts, 2025 Breakout Player, Pod Behind the Scenes, and More

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Luke Simons (PART TWO) | Navigating the Transfer Portal, Transition From Director of Basketball Operations to Coach, More Wacky Questions, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Luke Simons (PART ONE) | His Wild Story to Coaching, Living in Foreign Countries, Saying "Yes", Dealing with Fans

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Summer Guest Series 2025: Josh Ojianwuna | His Story from Nigeria to Columbus, The Mystery of the Portal and Why He Picked Ohio State, His Role and Playing Style, Knee Rehab and Recovery, and his Moral Limits to Winning a Championship

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Ohio State Lands Mathieu Grujicic | A Wing with Size and Spacing, His Expected Role and Fit with Ohio State, Numerous Awards Won, and Thoughts on Darrion Williams + Roster

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Darrion Williams Withdraws from the NBA Draft, Latest Updates on Williams' Recruitment, Ohio State Basketball State of the Union, and the 2025 Summer Guest Series

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Ohio State Has Two New Portal Targets, One Visit Scheduled for Monday, Jake Diebler Finalizes Coaching Staff with Brian Walsh, and Revisiting 2024 Predictions

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Ohio State Lands Commitment from Josh Ojianwuna | Big Man Fits the Mold, His Background with Baylor, ACL Injury and Timetable for Return, Expected Role and Fit, and What's Next for Ohio State

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Ohio State in on Darrion Williams? Niko Bundalo De-Commits From Washington, B1G Opponents Released + Bruce Thornton Early Entrant in NBA Draft

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Sean Stewart Enters the Transfer Portal | Why He's Leaving Ohio State, The Constant "If" Factor, Addition by Subtraction or Just Subtraction, Where Ohio State Goes From Here, and a New Opportunity for Jake Diebler

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Addressing the Ohio State-R.J. Luis Rumor, The Latest on Southern Illinois Transfer Kennard Davis Jr., His Interesting Leak Yesterday, The Main Driver in His Decision, Why Ohio State Could Miss on Davis + More

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Brandon Noel Transfers to Ohio State | The Story that Led to the Commitment, Noel's Lengthy Experience at Wright State, How He Fits with the Buckeyes, and Comparing This Season's Roster to Last Year's

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Ohio State Lands HUGE Commitment from Santa Clara Transfer Christoph Tilly | Tilly's Experience at Santa Clara, What He Brings to Ohio State, How OSU Landed Tilly, and Where OSU Sets its Sights Moving Forward

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Transfer Portal Mailbag | Jonathan Powell to UNC and Inside Scoop, Where Buckeyes Are Focusing Their Effort, Why Anyone Would Come to OSU, If Ohio State is Losing the Portal, Update on Christoph Tilly, and More

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Gabe Cupps is First 2025 Ohio State Transfer Portal Commitment, How Cupps Fits and Expectations, Newest Players OSU Has Been Linked to, Updates on Dailyn Swain, and More

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Evan Mahaffey Enters the Transfer Portal, The Core Expected Back at Ohio State Next Season, Three New Names of Note as Portal Targets, and One Player OSU is in Great Position For

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Evaluating the Season: Handing Out Grades for Every Ohio State Player and Head Coach Jake Diebler

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Transfer Portal Special: Austin Parks is First Buckeye to Leave Ohio State, Predicting Who Stays and Leaves, A Unique Bruce Thornton Dynamic, Conflicting Thoughts on Sean Stewart, Each Player's Decision Predicted

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Ohio State Misses Third Straight Tournament, Curious Committee Decisions as Buckeyes Left in First Four Out, Where Ohio State Turns From Here, and NCAA Tournament Sleepers + Primer

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Bonus Episode: A New Way for You To Access Ohio State Basketball Content, News, Scoops, and More

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Ohio State v. Iowa B1G Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Sink Season with Loss to Hawkeyes, Major Stats and Takeaways Including Two Disappointing Individual Performances, NCAA Tournament Chances, Two Confirmed Portal Plans, and More

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Ohio State v. Iowa B1G Basketball Preview | Officially #MustWinSzn, Ohio State Gets Highly Favorable Matchup, Hawkeyes Elite Offense and Elite-ly Bad Defense, How OSU Can Win, Unique Stats to Watch, Predictions + Bubble Watch

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Special Guest @RoccoMiller8 | Ohio State Bracketology: Why the Buckeyes Aren't Close to In the Field Currently, Problems with Ohio State's Resume, Other Important Conferences and Bubble Teams, Buckeyes Still Control Their Destiny, and More

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Special Guest @bigunderdogblog | Ohio State Bracketology: The Buckeyes Resume, Most Important Game that Affects OSU This Week, the State of the Bubble, How the Buckeyes Can Make the NCAA Tournament, and Where OSU Would Play

142

Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Suffer Season-Altering Loss, Thoughts, Reaction, and Takeaways, B1G Tournament Preview with Hawkeyes and Fighting Illini Waiting, Latest Bracketology, and How Archie Miller Rule Could Burst Ohio State's Bubble

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Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Preview | Mammoth Matchup for Two Bubble Teams, If Buckeyes Can "Clinch" NCAAT Berth with Win, Biggest Matchup in the Game, OSU Performance Against Similar Teams, What Favors Each Team, BIP, Prediction, and One Banger Bet

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Ohio State v. Nebraska Basketball Recap | Ohio State Wins Double OT Thriller, Huge Win for NCAA Tournament Chances, Core Four Goes Off, Clutch Players in Overtime, Looking Ahead to Indiana, and More

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Ohio State v. Nebraska Preview | Buckeyes get Home Rematch with Cold Cornhuskers, Battle of Two Bubble Teams, What's Wrong with Nebraska's Offense, Biggest Storylines and Matchups, Predictions + Pick + Banger Bets

146

Ohio State v. USC Basketball Recap | Hot Shooting Buckeyes Stave Off Trojans, Core Four Scores, The Difference Making Stat in the Win, Takeaways on Colin White, Sean Stewart, and Others, More Bubble Talk, and Two Banger Bets (4-0 This Week)

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Ohio State v. USC Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Officially in Must-Win Territory, Late Start for Weird Game with Trojans, USC's Potent Offense and Pedestrian Defense, One Team Has Clear Advantages, Banger Bets, Prediction, and More

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Ohio State v. UCLA Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Suffer Backbreaking Loss to Bruins, Depth, Frontcourt, and Bench Problems, Odd End of Game Management, OSU Playing Four on Five, A Dissertation on Diebler, NCAA Tournament Chances, and Two Banger Bets

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Ohio State v. UCLA Basketball Preview | Incredibly Important Game for Ohio State, UCLA's Hard to Guard Forward, A Go For Broke Defense, Biggest Storylines, Including OSU's Health, 11 Bubble Games to Watch Today, Four Banger Bets, and More

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Ohio State v. Northwestern Recap | Buckeyes Blow It Against Mangled Wildcats, Ohio State's Worst Offensive Output of the Season, What Really Crushed OSU in the Loss, How Much This Hurts Buckeyes' Bubble Status, and Perspectives to Take

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Ohio State v. Northwestern Basketball Preview | Reeling, Injured Wildcats Visit The Schott, NW Still Shows Grit, Defense Leads the Way, Key Matchups + Storylines, Banger Bets + Predictions

152

Ohio State v. Michigan Recap | Roddy Gayle Wins Return to Schott, Glaring Reasons Ohio State Lost, Different Defensive Philosophy Burns Buckeyes, Ivan Njegovan Playing Intel, and NCAA Tournament Status

153

Ohio State v. Michigan Basketball Preview | Explaining The Lore of This Matchup, UM The Hottest Team in the B1G, Dusty May's Modern Offense, First Real Homecourt Advantage for OSU, Banger Bet, Predictions, + Pick

154

Ohio State v. Washington Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Beat Down Huskies, One of the Best Shooting Games of the Season, Key Stats and Contributors, Aaron Bradshaw's Glimmer of Hope, Takeaways, Thoughts on Chick-Fil-A, and Bubble Talk

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Ohio State v. Washington Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Look to Start New Winning Streaking Against "Hot" Huskies, If Washington is Really "That" Bad, One Major Concern, Banger Bet, Predictions, and Pick

156

Ohio State v. Nebraska Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Suffer Disappointing Loss, Devin Royal Injured, Poor Second Half and Foul Problems, Major Takeaways, More Bubble Talk

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Ohio State v. Nebraska Basketball Condensed Preview | CBB Analytics Sneak Peak, Full Preview + Pick

158

Ohio State v. Maryland Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Pick up Monumental Win to Improve Resume, Key Stats and Contributors, Major Takeaways, Where OSU Stands in Bracketology, and More

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Ohio State v. Maryland Basketball Preview | HUGE Home Rematch for Ohio State, Smoking Hot Terrapins, Potential Nightmare Matchup, Banger Bets (5), Predictions, and Pick

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Ohio State v. Illinois Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Run Out of Gas, Highly Concerning Stats, What Truly Led to the Late Loss, Two Perspectives on the Game, Bubble Talk, and More

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Ohio State v. Penn State Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Win Third Straight, Gain Quad One and Away Win, Key Contributors and Stats, Frontcourt Fouling, Concerns with Playing Time, and if OSU is Where They Should've Been All Along

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Ohio State v. Penn State Basketball Preview | Penn State is Iowa-West, Nittany Lions' Lost Momentum, Unique Atmosphere, Complete Breakdown, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

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Ohio State v. Iowa Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Show Serious Growth in Smashing of Hawkeyes, Ohio State Clear Bubble Contender, Key Stats and Performers, Takeaways, and More

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Ohio State v. Iowa Basketball Preview | Battle of Tempos, Iowa's Top 10 Offense, Hawkeyes Putrid 2PT Defense, Banger Bets, Predictions, and Pick

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Mid-Season Mailbag | In-Depth Bubble Talk and Positive Results This Week, All-Time Ohio State Starting 5, Evaluating Ohio State's Pace, The Schott and Home-Court Advantage, and FREE Banger Bet

166

Ohio State v. Purdue Recap | Buckeyes Pull off HUGE Upset Road Victory, Tale of Two Halves, Major Takeaways, and Bubble Talk

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Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Fall as Heavy Favorites, Key Stats That Led to Loss, Major Takeaways, Hard Truth on Stewart, Bradshaw, and More

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Ohio State v. Indiana Basketball Preview | Two Reeling Bubble Teams, IU's Frontcourt Focus, Key Matchups, Banger Bets, Predictions and Pick

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Ohio State v. Wisconsin Basketball Preview | Badgers Uber Efficient Offense and Defense, Another Nightmare Scenario for Ohio State, One Matchup the Buckeyes Could Win, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

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Ohio State v. Oregon Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Let an Upset Slip Through Their Hands, Key Stats and Performers, In-Depth Breakdown of the Final Minute, and More Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Oregon Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Aim for Top 15 Win, Oregon's Balanced Blend on Offense, Two Crucial Stat Profiles, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

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Ohio State v. Minnesota Basketball Preview | Golden Gophers Scary Numbers, Extreme Offensive Metrics, Penetrable Defense, One Banger Bet Declared, Predictions + Pick

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Ohio State v. Michigan State Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Downed After Comeback Effort, Six Problems with Ohio State's Performance, Instant Reactions and Takeaways, and a Definitive Statement on 2024-25 Ohio State Basketball

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Ohio State v. Michigan State Basketball Preview | Overachieving Spartans, One Pivotal Matchup, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

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Ohio State v. Kentucky Basketball Preview | Wildcats' No. 1 Offense and Balanced Attack, a Potential UK Weakness, Importance of OSU's Big Men, Banger Bet Lean, Predictions + Pick

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Ohio State v. Valparaiso Basketball Recap | Buckeyes Cruise with No Depth, Aaron Bradshaw and Meechie Johnson Jr. Status, Key Stats and Takeaways, and How OSU is Positioned for Kentucky

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Ohio State v. Valparaiso Basketball Preview | Buckeyes Look to Get Back on Track, Personal Game for Diebler, Valpo's Unique Offense, Banger Bet, Predictions, and Pick

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Ohio State v. Auburn Basketball Recap | Another Blowout Loss, Major Stats and Takeaways, New Questions About the Team, and Panic Meter

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Ohio State v. Auburn Basketball Preview | Auburn's Daunting Offense, If the Tigers Have Holes, Aaron Bradshaw Returns, Banger Bets, Predictions, and Pick

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Ohio State v. Rutgers Basketball Recap: Buckeyes Back on Track, Royal and Thornton Have a Day, Game Ball, Takeaways + More

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Ohio State v. Rutgers Basketball Preview | Obvious Areas to Exploit, How Buckeyes Match Up with Rutgers, Keys to the Game, Banger Bets, Pick + Prediction

182

Maryland Recap: Buckeyes Blown Out by Terps | Three Takeaways, The Must Win Narrative, and How Ohio State Regroups

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Ohio State v. Pitt Basketball Preview | Biggest Non-Con Home Game, Pitt's Balanced Approach, Keys to the Game, Banger Bets, Predictions + Pick

184

Ohio State v. Green Bay Recap | Buckeyes Use Big Halves from Johnson Jr. and Thornton in Win, Major Takeaways, More News on Aaron Bradshaw, and Jerry Easter's Commitment

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Green Bay Preview: Productive Offense, Hapless Defense, Banger Bets, Predictions, and Pick

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Ohio State v. Campbell Recap | Aaron Bradshaw Intel, Reviewing Key Performers, Three Big Takeaways and the Loudest Rant in Show History

187

Ohio State v. Campbell Basketball Preview | A Better Test Than Evansville, Potential Slow Start Coming, Picks, Predictions, and Banger Bets

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Ohio State v. Evansville Basketball Recap | Addressing the Banger Bet Gone Wrong, Key Stats, and Major Takeaways Including Frontcourt Changes and Defense

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Ohio State v. Evansville Basketball Preview | Evansville's Shocking History, Bad Offense, and Worse Defense + Season's First BANGER BET

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Ohio State v. Texas A&M Basketball Recap: Buckeyes Run into Buzzsaw | Major Takeaways and Reactions

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Ohio State Basketball v. Youngstown State Recap | Key Performers and Stats, Game Ball, Positive and Concerning Takeaways, and Should We Believe?

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Weekly Preview: Buckeyes Return Home Against Youngstown State Before Huge Road Test Against Texas A&M | Offense and Defense Breakdown, Key Matchups, Banger Bets, and Picks

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Survey Says: 10 Unique Prompts on Jake Diebler, OSU's Win Total, Big Ten Finishes + Awards, the Frontcourt, and More

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Ohio State v. Texas Recap: Buckeyes Sprint Past Longhorns in Impressive Debut | Full Game Review, Juni Mobley's Potential, Frustrating Frountcourt, and Eight Takeaways

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Ohio State v. Texas Preview: Great Guards, Fishy Frontcourts in the Buckeyes Season Opener | Key Matchups, Banger Bets + Game Prediction

196

2024 Season Preview Series: Predictions Show | Ohio State's Record, Team Superlatives, Postseason Performance, Awards, Final Four, and More

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2024 Season Preview Series: Special Guest Adam Jardy Joins | Changes, Concerns, and Questions on Ohio State Basketball in 2024-25

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FINAL OFFSEASON MAILBAG: Secret Scrimmage, Weekend Visits, and Niko Bundalo Intel, Biggest Surprise on This Year's Team, Minutes Predictions, and Confidence Level in Beating Texas

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EMERGENCY POD: Four Star A'mare Bynum Commits to Ohio State, Joining Dorian Jones in Class of 2025

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2024 Season Preview Series: Big Ten Tiers, Breaking Down the Conference Schedule, and Four Important Schedule Stretches

201

2024 Season Preview Series: Reacting to Ohio State's Exhibition Loss to Cincinnati and Previewing Each Non-Conference Game with Themes

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2024 Season Preview Series: New Observations on the Frontcourt, Two Players Impressing the Most in Practice, Breaking Down All Seven Players, and Three Major Questions

203

2024 Season Preview Series: Previewing the Backcourt, Three Observations, Player by Player Breakdown, and Four Big Questions

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2024 Season Preview Series: Portal Additions, Three New Freshmen, Departing Transfer Stories, and Deep Dive on the Coaching Staff

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2024 Season Preview Series: Big Ten Preseason Media Poll, Bruce Thornton Earns Honors, Two Commitment Dates Set, and Personal News

206

Special Guest Jake Diebler: Building a Staff, Time Management, Pace with Purpose, What He'd Change About Last Year, and More

207

Mailbag: Best Changes Under Diebler, Ceiling and Floor for This Year, '25 and '26 Recruiting, Gameday Experience, and More

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Special Guest Joel Justus: Connections to Columbus, 38-0 at Kentucky, Final Four at NC State, Recruiting Approach, and More

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Special Guest Alex Smith: Buckeyes Land Second Pledge in 2026 Class, Bold Predictions from Alex, Reason for His Timing, and More

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Special Guest Austin Parks: Locker Room Changes with Diebler, Practice Prep for Purdue, Mental Challenges, and More

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Special Guest Talor Battle: Why He Chose Ohio State, His Unique Big Ten Background, Player Development and Recruiting, and More

212

Special Guest Colin White: Holtmann to Diebler From a Player's Perspective, Thoughts on the Rivalry and Roddy Gayle Jr., Expectations for This Season, and More

213

Special Guest Andy Backstrom: Reliving the Holtmann to Diebler Transition with Someone Who Was In the Locker Room

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Special Guest Connor Lemons: Rehashing the Portal, Roddy Gayle Doesn't Understand the Rivalry, Felix Okpara's Abrupt Departure, Biggest Additions, and More

215

Special Guest Joey Lane: TBT Broadcasting Talk, What it's Like Transitioning to a New Head Coach, Expectations for 2024-25, and NIL (Joey's Version)

216

Ohio State Completes Its Roster with Additions of Ques Glover and Ivan Njegovan, Buckeyes Working on One Last Non-Con Matchup, and Four Recruiting Updates

217

Buckeyes Full Non-Conference Schedule Released, Carmen's Crew Advances to Regional Final, 2025 Recruiting Updates

218

TBT Preview: Carmen's Crew History of Winning, This Year's Roster, Previewing the Region, and Some Weird Power Rankings

219

Ranking Ohio State's 10 Most Important Players, Buckeyes Make Two New Offers, One New Visit, and More

220

Dorian Jones Commits to Ohio State, What's Next in the Class of 2025, and Portal Updates

221

Taison Chatman Will Miss Sophomore Season, Buckeyes' Two Potential Paths to a Replacement, 2026 Recruiting Intel, and NCAA Tournament Expansion?

222

Mailbag! Starting Lineup Predictions, Exposing Secrets, Taison Chatman v. Devin Royal, Unique (Obscure) Hypotheticals, and More

223

Breaking Down and Ranking Hype Levels for Each Ohio State Big Ten Opponent

224

Buckeyes Finalize Coaching Staff with Talor Battle, Thoughts on the Completed Staff, Recruiting Updates, and a CBS Sports Classic Announcement

225

Big Ten Transfer Portal 2/2: More Winners, Losers, and Otherwise in the Portal and Ranking Big Ten Programs 1-18 on Portal Performances

226

Big Ten Transfer Portal 1/2: Naming Three Winners, Two Programs Treading Water, and Four Losers

227

Buckeyes Have a New Target, General Portal Plans, and Addressing Your Feedback

228

BOOM! Ohio State Lands Duke Transfer and Former Five-Star Sean Stewart

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Newest Portal Targets, the Sean Stewart Saga, Way-Too-Early Depth Chart, Addressing Two Major Roster Concerns

230

Ohio State Misses Out on Trey Townsend, Scotty Middleton and Felix Okpara Decisions, Transfer Portal Targets List, and Panic Meter

231

Felix Okpara to the Portal, Roddy Gayle to the Arch Rival, Micah Parrish Commits to Ohio State, and #Scoopszn Portal Intel

232

BOOM! Aaron Bradshaw Transfers to Ohio State, Taison Chatman Reaffirms His Commitment, Jake Diebler + THE Foundation, OSU's Top 5 Targets, and Scheduling News

233

Five-Star Marcus Johnson Commits to Ohio State, Diebler Cooks on Staff, and Latest Portal Scoops

234

Zed Key Enters the Transfer Portal: One Surprise from the Decision, How This Changes Ohio State's Plans, Where the Buckeyes Will Focus Effort, and if You Should be Concerned About Diebler with Portal Losses

235

EMERGENCY POD: Roddy Gayle Enters the Portal, Clearing Up Rumors, Roster Impact, Ohio State's Plans, More on Bronny James, and More

236

Meechie Johnson Commits to Ohio State: The Buckeyes' First Portal Pick-Up, Instant Reaction, Roster and Rotation Implications, Latest Scoops, and if Bronny James Could Join Ohio State

237

Scotty Middleton Enters the Transfer Portal, the Impact of Losing Middleton, Buckeyes Zeroing in on Portal Targets, and More Potential Departures

238

Ohio State's Season Ends with Upset Against Georgia, Vibes After Jake Diebler's Brief Stint, Bowen Hardman Enters the Portal, and More Transfer Portal Intel

239

NIT Virginia Tech Preview: Identically Paced Teams, 3-Point Shooting Galore, Confusing Offensive Attack, Keys to the Game, Banger Bets, and Predictions

240

NIT Cornell Review: Fast and Furious (and Frightful), Biggest Observations, Assessing Diebler, and March Madness Picks with Unique Stats You Should Steal

241

Jake Diebler Named Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball Coach, 2024 Commitment Intel, Transfer Portal Vibes, and NIT Tournament Primer

242

B1G Illinois Review: Buckeyes Fall Short to Fighting Illini, Thoughts on Officiating, Where Ohio State Lost, Preferred Head Coach, and Bjork's Decision Just Got Easier

243

B1G Iowa Review: Buckeyes Send Iowa to NIT Purgatory, An MVP You Wouldn't Expect, More Bubble Watching, and Previewing Illinois

244

B1G Iowa Preview: B1G Awards Lamentations, Elimination Game on Tap, Iowa's Tale of the Tape, Stark Comparisons, Two Keys to the Game, Three Banger Bets, One Prediction

245

Rutgers Review 2: Buckeyes At-Large Hopes Alive, Eye-Popping Defensive Numbers with Diebler, Weekend Bubble Update, and Big Ten Tournament Primer

246

Rutgers Preview 2: Biggest Game of Ohio State's Season, Historical Bubble Teams by the Numbers, One Huge Advantage for OSU, Two Major Keys to the Game, One Banger Bet, One Prediction

247

SPECIAL GUEST @MadeForMarch: Ohio State's Bubble Watch, What OSU Needs to Make the Tourney, Importance of Beating Rutgers, and What Needs to Happen in the Big Ten Tournament

248

Michigan Review 2: Reviewing Keys to the Game, Ohio State's Tweaks Under Diebler, Thoughts on Seniors, and Postseason Implications

249

Michigan Preview 2: A Must-Not-Lose, Michigan's Insane Offensive and Defensive Splits, The Nut House, Two Keys to the Game, Three Banger Bets, and One Prediction

250

Nebraska Review: Is The Hype Real, Jamison Battle Goes Bonkers, a Freshman Looks Like a Former OSU Star, and the Ideal Scenario for Ohio State's Big Ten Tournament Draw

251

Michigan State Review: Biggest Big Ten Upsets of 2024, Key Takeaways from the Win, Thoughts on Bonner, Key, and Others, and Examining Ohio State's Tournament Path

252

Minnesota Preview 2: Special Statement to Ben Johnson, The Best Assister in the Nation, Biggest Storylines, Two Keys to the Game, One Banger Bet, and Prediction

253

Purdue Review: Ohio State Pulls off Monumental Upset, Court Storming Story, If the Win Can be Replicated, Diebler Implications, and More

254

Purdue Preview: If Purdue is Better Than Last Season, How Ohio State Could Look Different Under Jake Diebler, Two Keys to the Game, Two Banger Bets, and a Prediction

255

EMERGENCY POD: Ohio State Parts Ways with Head Coach Chris Holtmann

256

Wisconsin Review 2: Buckeyes Lose a Winnable Game, Recapping the Loss, Major Takeaways, Extreme Critiques, and More

257

Wisconsin Preview 2: Reeling Badgers Get Lucky Buckeyes, Wild Wisconsin Splits, How Ohio State Can Win, a Prediction, and More

258

Maryland Review: Ohio State Guts Out Double OT Thriller, How to Feel About the Win, Two Concerns From the Win, and a Bunch of Takeaways

259

Maryland Preview: How You Should View Ohio State Basketball to Close the Year, Two Bad Offenses, Keys to the Game, Predictions, and More

260

Indiana Review: Buckeyes Season is Over, How Ohio State Blew Its Lead, A Vent Session, and Special Guest Often Daunted Podcast

261

Illinois Review: Buckeyes Defense Struggles, Curious Timeout Management, Ohio State's True Talent, Tournament Chances, and More

262

Illinois Preview: A Wholly Complete Opponent, How OSU Can Pull Off the Upset, Five Storylines, Two Keys to the Game, and One Prediction

263

Northwestern Review: A New Rock Bottom, Major Offensive and Defensive Issues, Examining if the Season is Over, Analyzing if a Replacement is on Staff, and Answering Your Questions

264

Northwestern Preview: Who Are the Wildcats, Mind Boggling Stats That Show OSU's Struggle Roots, Trap Game, Predictions, and More

265

Nebraska Review: Buckeyes Receive Another Splattering, Giving Up Tired Takes, Strong Takes and Takeaways

266

Penn State Preview 2: If Penn State's Comeback Can be Duplicated, 3 Biggest Storylines, Major Stats and Players, Keys to the Game, and Predictions

267

Michigan Review: Buckeyes in Shambles, How Hot Holtmann's Seat is, How the Team Views Holtmann, and Fan Reactions

268

Wisconsin Review: Concerning Trends from Ohio State's Coaching Staff, Roddy Gayle's Struggles Continue, A Bold Prediction Proven Right, and More

269

Wisconsin Preview: Is Wisconsin Really That Good, An Insanely Similar Team to Indiana, Unknown Stats, Keys to the Game, and More

270

Indiana Review: Buckeyes Fall Again in a Big Ten Road Game, Reviewing Keys to the Game, and Some Fiery Opinions and Takeaways on the Loss

271

Indiana Preview: A Take on Blue Bloods, Indiana's Positioning Within its Own State, Potential for Points, Predictions, and Banger Bets

272

Rutgers Review: Jamison Battle Goes Nuts, Buckeyes Escape After Nearly Blowing Another Double-Digit Lead, Takeaways, and Grading Ohio State's First Half of the Season

273

UCLA Preview: New Look Bruins, Unexpected Pace, Balanced Attack, and Keys to the Game w/ Banger Bets

274

Penn State Review: Ohio State Has a Chronic Illness, Reacting to a Brutal Loss, and Addressing Fans Thoughts and Questions

275

Penn State Preview: First Away Big Ten Game, a New-Look PSU Offense, Mismatches, Keys to the Game, and Banger Bets

276

Miami Review: Why Zed Key Wore a Headband, An Extreme Take on Ohio State's Hotness, Reviewing Keys to the Game, and A Deep, Deep Team

277

Miami (OH) Preview: More Hate for the AP Poll, New Big Ten Power Rankings, Miami's Unique Team Makeup, and Predictions

278

Minnesota Review: Tale of Two Halves in Win, Jamison Battle Dumps His Former Team, How Excited Can We Get About OSU at This Point, and More

279

Minnesota Preview: What is a 5-2 Golden Gopher, Swingy Offensive Stats, One Clear Defensive Weakness, Banger Bets, and More

280

Central Michigan Review: Buckeyes Are Legit, Crushing Keys to the Game, Thoughts on Freshmen Devin Royal and Taison Chatman, and 7 Takeaways

281

Central Michigan Preview: Grading Ohio State's "Chapter 1", Analyzing CMU and Their One Major Strength, Three Banger Bets and Keys to the Game

282

Alabama Review: Buckeyes Breeze Past Crimson Tide for Huge Upset, How Big Could Thornton + Gayle Duo Be, A Potential Problem in the Lineup, and More

283

Alabama Preview: Shocking Metrics, a Unique Offense, One Matchup Advantage OSU is Drooling Over, and 3 Keys to the Game

284

Western Michigan Review: Buckeyes Turn in Another Blowout, Quick Game Recap, Stock Up and Stock Down, and More

285

Western Michigan Preview: Examining Western Michigan's 0-3 Start, Another Strong Offensive Rebounding Opponent, Where OSU Can Score, Keys, and More

286

Merrimack Review: A Tale of Two Halves, Zed Key's Impressive Production, Grading Keys to the Game, and Seven Takeaways

287

Merrimack Preview: A Unique Zone Defense, an Offense that Tries, Three Keys, and Four Banger Bets on the Watch List

288

Texas A&M Review: Buckeyes Edged by Aggies, Mind-Boggling Stats, Frustrating Defensive Performance, and The Big Picture of the Loss

289

Texas A&M Preview: Three Keys to Ohio State Winning, Matchup Concerns and Another Banger Bet

290

Oakland Review: Buckeyes Earn Underwhelming Win Led by Trio of 17 Point Scorers

291

Ohio State Season Preview Series: Preseason Mailbag w/ Connor Lemons

292

Ohio State Season Preview Series: 2023 Season Predictions

293

Ohio State Basketball Season Preview Series: Biggest Unanswered Questions w/ Andrew Zoldan

294

2023 Ohio State Basketball Season Preview Series: Breaking Down the B1G Schedule w/ Casual Big Ten

295

2023 Season Preview Series: Ranking Ohio State's Non-Conference Opponents

296

2023 Season Preview Series: Big Ten "West" Primer

297

2023 Season Preview Series: Big Ten "East" Primer with Brian Rauf

298

2023 Season Preview Series: Ohio State Basketball Offense and Defense

299

2023 Season Preview Series: The Ohio State Basketball Frontcourt

300

2023 Season Preview Series: Reacting to Ohio State Basketball Media Day

301

Ohio State Basketball Season Preview Series: The Backcourt

302

A Unique Approach to the Season Preview Series

303

Ohio State's Ceiling and Floor for the 2024 Season and is Chris Holtmann on the Hot Seat?

304

Special Guest Colin White: Inside Look at His Recruitment, Thoughts on OSU's Recent Struggles, Recruits He Wants to Join Him, and More

305

Ohio State Draws UCLA in CBS Sports Classic, Conference Realignment Consequences, and 2024 Recruiting Updates

306

Five Areas Ohio State Basketball Can Capitalize On in 2023

307

Five Unique Areas of Opportunity for the 2023 Ohio State Men's Basketball Team

308

July 7 Mailbag: Freshman Breakout, Ceiling for 2023, 2024 Recruiting Targets, a Program Turnaround, and More

309

Grading Newcomer Jersey Numbers and Expectations, OSU and Dayton Announcement, and Breaking Pod News

310

Ohio State's Full Non-Conference Schedule Released, Recruiting Updates, and the Top 5 Games of the 2022 Season

311

The State of the Big Ten: One Song For Every Team As the Transfer Portal Settles

312

Reacting to Bronny James News, Breaking Down Incoming Transfers, and One Grand Take on Ohio State's Roster

313

Special Guest Terence Dials: Recruiting, Player Development, NBA Decisions, Transfer Portal, and More

314

Special Guest Quadrian Banks: Major Objectives for Strength and Conditioning, Players of Focus, Involvement in Player Evaluation, Development, and Recruiting, and Preseason Tests

315

Player Updates: Bronny James, Tanner Holden, Brice Sensabaugh, Javon Small, and More

316

Mailbag: Jamison Battle and the Transfer Portal, Leading Scorer for OSU Next Season, and Defining Success

317

Special Guest Joe Gemma: Odds Brice Sensabaugh Returns, Impact of Eugene Brown Portal News, and More

318

Special Guest Joey Lane: A Former Player's Take on Ohio State's Underwhelming Season and What Comes Next

319

Special Guest Adam Jardy: Surprises from Last Season, Future Roster Construction and Roles, Transfers, and Incoming Recruits

320

Special Guest Jack Emerson: A Deep Dive into OSU Scholarship Situation, Potential Transfers In, and Out

321

Connor Lemons Joins to Discuss the Latest on Chris Holtmann, Closing Thoughts on #Team124, and What to Look For Next Season

322

B1G Purdue Review: Buckeyes Run Ends, Takeaways, and the Future of OSU (and this show)

323

B1G Michigan State Review: The Dream Continues as OSU Advances to the Semi-finals, Purdue Preview

324

B1G Iowa Review: Buckeyes Win a Nail-Biter, Key Stats to the Win, and Previewing Michigan State

325

B1G Tournament Wisconsin Review: Buckeyes Win Again, A Tale of Two Halves, and Previewing Iowa

326

B1G Tournament Preview: Ohio State's Favorable Path to Advancing, Previewing the Wisconsin Game, and Keys to Winning

327

Michigan State Preview: How MSU Won Game 1, Keys to Game 2, and Potential Tournament Foes

328

Maryland Review: Ohio State Wins Second Straight, Weird Behavior, and Senior Day Thoughts

329

Maryland Preview: Big Takeaways From Monday's Press Conference, Senior Day Thoughts, and How OSU Can Exploit Maryland's Weaknesses

330

Illinois Review: OSU VICTORY AND THE CURSE IS BROKEN

331

Illinois Preview: How Can Ohio State Pull Off an Upset?

332

Penn State Review: The Curse Continues, Puzzling Thoughts from Chris Holtmann, and More

333

Penn State Preview: End of Season Goals, Zed Key, and Previewing OSU vs. PSU

334

Purdue Review: OSU Blown Out, Thought's on OSU's Big Men, and More

335

Purdue Preview: Two Fool-Proof Keys to Beating the Boilermakers

336

Iowa Review: Hot Hand Goes Hungry, Takeaways, and Answering Your Questions

337

Michigan State Preview: Key Stats and if OSU Can Pull Off an Upset

338

Ohio State Falls to Northwestern: The Good and The Bad

339

Northwestern Preview: Can Ohio State Contain NU's Two Stars?

340

A Robust Preview of Michigan and Four Keys to the Game

341

Ohio State's Comeback Falls Short and Thoughts on Chris Holtmann

342

The State of OSU Basketball, Wisconsin Preview, and Brice Sensabaugh

343

Episode 0: The convenient curse of Ohio State football