Buckeyes Building Great Chemistry in ’26

Jake Diebler says Ohio State’s chemistry-building process has “exceeded expectations” with the Buckeyes meshing faster than in his first two seasons as head coach.

Five-Star LJ Smith Reclassifying to 2026

Ohio State five-star guard commit LJ Smith is reclassifying to the 2026 class and will join the Buckeyes for the upcoming season, giving Ohio State two five-star freshmen.

Diebler Confident in OSU’s 2026-27 Roster

Jake Diebler believes Ohio State has the size, versatility and depth to make an NCAA Tournament run in 2026-27.

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Press Coverage: Historic Night at Schott

Bruce Thornton’s four years of loyalty pay off as he becomes Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer while the Buckeyes likely earn an NCAA Tournament berth in a win over Indiana.

07 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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OSU Smashes IU, Likely Dancing

Ohio State likely clinches its first NCAA Tournament berth in four years as Bruce Thornton breaks the school's all-time scoring record in a 91-78 victory over Indiana.

07 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

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Thornton Breaks Ohio State Scoring Record

Bruce Thornton becomes Ohio State's all-time scoring leader, breaking Dennis Hopson's record of 2,096 points on Senior Night against Indiana.

07 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

47 Comments

Remember When: Hopson Scores 32 vs. UK

Dennis Hopson scored 32 points in Ohio State's win over Kentucky in the first round of the 1987 NCAA Tournament, one day after Woody Hayes passed away.

07 Mar 2026
by Josh Poloha

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BTT Seeding at Stake Saturday

A win over Indiana on Saturday would clinch a double-bye in the Big Ten Tournament for Ohio State, and the Buckeyes could improve to as high as the seventh seed.

06 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

18 Comments

Pure Domination by Buckeyes at Penn State

Ohio State took control with a 23-2 run, took a 24-point lead into halftime and cruised to a 94-62 win at Penn State to march one step closer to an NCAA Tournament bid.

04 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

118 Comments

Buckeyetology: Now, Don't Mess It Up

Ohio State saved its NCAA Tournament chances against No. 8 Purdue, but now the Buckeyes must hold serve on the right side of the bubble.

04 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

34 Comments

Mobley Catches Fire at the Right Time

Coming off a tumultuous February, John Mobley Jr. opened March with his most scorching outing in more than a month when Ohio State needed it against No. 8 Purdue.

02 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

6 Comments

Keels Entering Ohio Hoops Hall of Fame

Ohio State play-by-play announcer Paul Keels will be inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame in June. The Cincinnati native has called Buckeye basketball games since 1998.

02 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

32 Comments

Buckeyes Save Season with Purdue Win

Ohio State resurrects its NCAA Tournament hopes with an upset win over No. 8 Purdue, 82-74, fueled by a 21-point outing from John Mobley Jr.

01 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

144 Comments

Hawkeyes Run Buckeyes Off the Floor

Ohio State is demolished on the road by Iowa, 74-57, as its NCAA Tournament chances sink to their lowest of the season.

25 Feb 2026
by Andy Anders

206 Comments

Buckeyetology: Signature Win Wanted

Ohio State gets two shots at picking up a Quad 1 win it desperately needs at Iowa and at home vs. No. 8 Purdue as the Buckeyes battle for bubble positioning.

24 Feb 2026
by Andy Anders

45 Comments

Izzo: Thornton "An Incredible Player"

Legendary Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said it's been an "honor and a privilege" to face Bruce Thornton the last four years: "We couldn't guard him with a fish net."

23 Feb 2026
by Andy Anders

36 Comments

Puff Eligible for Rest of Season

Puff Johnson will remain eligible to play the rest of Ohio State's season after a Franklin County judge granted him a preliminary injunction against the NCAA.

23 Feb 2026
by Andy Anders

25 Comments

Thornton's Heroics Not Enough at MSU

A 32-point effort from Bruce Thornton wasn't enough without the services of John Mobley Jr. or Devin Royal as Ohio State fell 66-60 at No. 15 Michigan State.

22 Feb 2026
by Andy Anders

154 Comments

Another Shot at Tourney Momentum

Ohio State faces a tough climb in its upset bid at No. 15 Michigan State on Sunday, but Jake Diebler's program is no stranger to a win in East Lansing.

21 Feb 2026
by Andy Anders

42 Comments

Thad Matta Joins 500-Win Club

Former Ohio State basketball coach Thad Matta, now in his second tenure as Butler’s head coach, won his 500th career game on Wednesday.

February 19 2026
by Dan Hope

31 Comments

Buckeyetology: Back in the Hunt

Ohio State boosted its NCAA Tournament résumé with a massive win over Wisconsin and got some help on the bubble as multiple contenders fell Tuesday night.

18 Feb 2026
by Andy Anders

36 Comments

All the Light We Cannot See

Ohio State's football program is expected to win every single game. What's the standard for men's basketball?

18 Feb 2026
by Ramzy Nasrallah

81 Comments

Bruce is OSU’s Third 2,000-Point Scorer

Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton surpasses Jerry Lucas and William Buford on OSU’s all-time scoring list as he becomes the third 2,000-point scorer in program history.

17 Feb 2026
by Dan Hope

39 Comments

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