Ohio State's Transfer Portal Needs

Ohio State is searching for a starting guard, a starting-caliber center and multiple depth pieces as the transfer portal opens Tuesday.

Response Needed

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.

Jake Diebler during this year’s game against Michigan

Chatman Entering Transfer Portal

Guard Taison Chatman is entering the transfer portal after three seasons at Ohio State.

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Where Ohio State Must Improve in 2026-27

Better transfer portal pickups top the list of what Ohio State basketball needs to author a better close to its season in 2026-27, but its staff and late-game play design also...

23 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

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One of One

by Josh Poloha March 21, 2026

Remember When: The Duo of Redd and Penn

Guards Michael Redd and Scoonie Penn were Ohio State's dynamic duo in the late 1990s, leading the Buckeyes to the Final Four in 1999.

21 Mar 2026
by Jack Emerson

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Titus: OSU Has “Worst Fans in the World”

Mark Titus ripped into Buckeye Nation after Ohio State’s NCAA Tournament loss to TCU: “Ohio State basketball fans are the worst fans in the world.”

20 Mar 2026
by 11W Staff

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Mobley Already Motivated for Next Year

Ohio State's first-round NCAA Tournament loss will motivate John Mobley Jr. “every day” this offseason as he works to “make sure we get back in this position and go further...

20 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

52 Comments

Failed Final Play Costs Buckeyes

Despite having 4.3 seconds to work with, Ohio State was forced to settle for a desperation heave from halfcourt on the final play of its 66-64 first-round NCAA Tournament loss to...

19 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

128 Comments

Comeback Bid Falls Short vs. TCU in NCAAT

A 15-point second-half comeback effort fell two points short for No. 8 seed Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, falling to No. 9 seed TCU 66-64 in the final...

19 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

289 Comments

TCU Forward: “We Win This 9 Times Out of 10”

TCU forward David Punch told the Columbus Dispatch that his team beats Ohio State “nine times out of 10” in their first-round NCAA Tournament matchup.

18 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

54 Comments

A Big Final Chapter of A Storied Career

Bruce Thornton looks to stamp his legacy as one of Ohio State’s all-time greats by leading the Buckeyes on a run in his long-awaited opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament.

18 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

16 Comments

Bynum’s Breakout Run

Amare Bynum is hungry to make a “big run” in his first NCAA Tournament, but a late-season hot streak has shown he can be Ohio State's next superstar.

18 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

26 Comments

Thornton Honorable Mention All-American

Ohio State star Bruce Thornton earns honorable mention All-American honors from the Associated Press. Thornton was also a second-team All-Big Ten honoree this season.

17 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

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The Value of Veteran Guards

Ohio State's seasoned backcourt tandem of Bruce Thornton and John Mobley Jr. could give the Buckeyes a leg up in the NCAA Tournament – where great guards always matter.

17 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

27 Comments

Four Former Buckeyes in NCAA Tournament

In addition to the current Buckeyes, this year’s NCAA Tournament will also feature four Ohio State transfers: Roddy Gayle Jr., Felix Okpara, Evan Mahaffey and Bowen Hardman.

16 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

18 Comments

Diebler: OSU Ready for “Big-Time” Clash

Jake Diebler sees the momentum Ohio State and TCU have entering the NCAA Tournament and praised the Horned Frogs’ defense: "We're anticipating an absolute big-time game."

16 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

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Five Things to Know About TCU

Takeaways and rebounding fueled a late-season hot streak for TCU, and the Horned Frogs feature an efficient defense under veteran coach Jamie Dixon.

16 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

54 Comments

Buckeyes Favored By 2.5 vs. TCU

Ohio State is a 2.5-point favorite to win its first NCAA Tournament game in four years in the Buckeyes’ opening-round matchup with TCU.

15 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

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Ohio State A No. 8 Seed, to Play TCU

Ohio State lands as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 9 seed TCU in the first round, with No. 1 seed Duke likely waiting in the second round.

15 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

128 Comments

Buckeyetology: Waiting for Seeding

Ohio State is a lock to make its first NCAA Tournament in four years and is projected as a likely No. 8 or No. 9 seed after a strong finish to the season.

14 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

50 Comments

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