Jake Diebler assessed his play in the Memorial Tournament pro-am as “not great,” but enjoyed having the opportunity to interact with Ohio State fans throughout the day.
Dave Richardson, who was Thad Matta’s strength and conditioning coach from 2005-17, is returning to Ohio State to fill the same role on Jake Diebler’s staff.
John Mobley Jr. is returning to Ohio State for his third season with the Buckeyes. He averaged 15.7 points per game while shooting 41.1% from beyond the arc last season.
Ohio State has built backcourt depth with commitments from guards Justin Pippen, Jimmie Williams and Curtis Givens III, while also adding forward Andrija Jelavić from the portal.
Bruce Thornton has been invited to the NBA Scouting Combine, and though John Mobley Jr. was not, he is still going through the NBA draft process while maintaining his eligibility.
Former Ohio State forward Colin White, an Ohio Mr. Basketball winner and two-time All-Ohio honoree, will continue his career in the Buckeye State after transferring to Akron.
Michigan’s national championship run in Dusty May’s second year puts the pressure on Jake Diebler and Ohio State to contend for championships themselves.
