Christoph Tilly made a sensational Buckeye debut, scoring a career-high 28 points with 9 rebounds to lead Ohio State to a 118-102 season-opening win over IUI at the newly updated Schottenstein Center. The Buckeyes used a 21-6 first-half run to seize control, building a lead as large as 22. Although the Jaguars’ hot shooting and fast pace narrowed the gap
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Team 126 of the Ohio State men’s basketball program opened their 2025-26 campaign with a lone exhibition, hosting the Ohio Bobcats at the Schottenstein Center. After a tight first 14 minutes, the Buckeyes used a late first half surge to pull away and cruise to a 104-73 victory. In an extremely physical contest—OU was called for 27 fouls—Ohio State overcame
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From Foundation to Elevation: Team 126 Targets a Big Jump in Year Two under Jake Diebler Expectations are high as Coach Jake Diebler enters his second season leading Buckeye Basketball. After narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament last year, optimism surrounds a retooled roster that features seven newcomers, including four transfers. Unlike last offseason—when Diebler was scrambling after his late hire
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The Ohio State men’s basketball program continues to build momentum under head coach Jake Diebler, landing a major international commitment in 17-year-old German-French standout Mathieu Grujicic. Grujicic, a 6-foot-6, 205-pound wing from Berlin, is widely considered one of the top international prospects in his class. The versatile forward most recently suited up for Barca 2, Barcelona’s fourth level of pro
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The Ohio State Buckeyes added to their backcourt depth today with the commitment of 2025 point guard Myles Herro. The 6’3″, 165-pound guard from Milwaukee, Wisconsin announced he will join the Buckeyes as a freshman for the 2025-26 season. A three-star prospect, Herro is rated as the 40th-best point guard in the country and the No. 10 overall player in
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Ohio State men’s basketball continues to reshape its roster for the upcoming season, landing a key frontcourt piece in 6-foot-10, 230-pound forward Josh Ojianwuna, a transfer from Baylor University. The Nigeria native brings size, experience, and a physical interior presence to the Buckeyes as he enters his final year of eligibility. Originally from Asaba, Nigeria, Ojianwuna developed his game through
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It was no secret that Ohio State’s post offense struggled during the 2024-2025 season, with the Buckeyes ranking near the bottom nationally in that department. With Sean Stewart often playing out of position at center, it became clear that a stronger presence in the middle was necessary. This offseason, Coach Jake Diebler and his staff prioritized finding an athletic center capable of impacting both ends of the floor. Today, the Buckeyes addressed that issue with the announcement that Christoph Tilly, a highly regarded 7-foot, 240-pound center from St. Mary’s, will spend his final year of college basketball at Ohio State.
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Ohio State Basketball Faces Roster Shifts as Portal Season Is In Full Swing The offseason has officially arrived for Jake Diebler and the Ohio State basketball program, with the roster undergoing some significant and much needed changes. While the Buckeyes have already been linked to several potential transfer portal additions and already added one new piece in Gabe Cupps, the
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The offseason transformation of the Ohio State basketball program continues as the Buckeyes have secured the transfer of Gabe Cupps, a 6’2″ guard from Centerville, Ohio, who comes to Columbus after spending his freshman year at Indiana. Cupps, a standout prep player at Centerville High School, has an impressive resume and is expected to play a significant role in Coach
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