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Season Preview Series 2026: Worst Case Scenarios | Frontcourt Failures, Small Forward Gaps, Another Abysmal Portal Class, No Bench Production, and #FireDiebler

Season Preview Series 2026 | Big Ten Preview: Connor Lemons Joins to Play Buy/Sell, Full Ohio State B1G Record Predictions, Upset Specials, and Power Ranking the Entire Big Ten

Season Preview Series 2026: Frontcourt Preview | MAJOR Questions Behind Amare Bynum, Breaking Down Each Player's Role and Expectations, Battle for Minutes Between Two Forwards, Final Verdict on Frontcourt Construction

Ohio State v. Cincinnati Recap | Buckeyes BLOW IT, Conditions Affect Outcome, Top Performers, What Went Wrong, and if Ohio State Has Second Half Problem

2026 Season Preview Series: Backcourt Preview | Notes and Questions on Every Backcourt Player, Juni Without Bruce, + Best Portal Player Diebler Has Ever Rostered?

2026 Season Preview Series: Offseason Recap | Tournament Expansion, 5-For-5 Chaos, Buckeyes Lose Major Production, Bench Exodus, Major Portal and Freshmen Additions + On Paper Reaction

BOOM! Four-Star Guard Jaxson Davis Commits to Ohio State | Jake Diebler is COOKING, How the Buckeyes Landed Davis, His Play Style and Projection + DeMarcus Henry Update

BOOM! Ohio State Lands Four-Star Deng Ngor | How They Got Him, Significance of the Pledge, Projection with Ohio State + DeMarcus Henry and Other 2027 Updates

Lee Aaliya Added to Ohio State Buckeyes Roster: His Background, Fit, Role, Several Unanswered Questions + Christoph Tilly Fallout

Ohio State's 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule Released | Four Major Matchups, One Resume Booster, Where Ohio State Must Be By January + What This Says About Diebler

Summer Guest Series 2026: Scoonie Penn | Sounding Off on Final Four Team, His Decision to Transfer to Ohio State, When He Knew 1999 Would Be Special, What He Sees in Diebler

Behind Ohio State's Trip to Puerto Rico, Who Stood Out, What's Crystalizing For This Year's Team + If Ohio State Could Add Christoph Tilly to its Roster

Summer Guest Series 2026: Joe Gemma | Recruiting Visits Explained, Behind the Scenes of Recruiting, Working on Darryn Peterson, New Uniform Timeline, Meetings with Ross Bjork

Summer Guest Series 2026: Joey Lane | Broadcasting Secrets and Behind the Scenes, Prepping for Games, Life After Basketball, Ohio State Expectations + More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ohio State Transfer Portal Updates + The TRUTH on Jalen Haralson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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