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2027 Five-Star Commit L.J. Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Giving Ohio State a Major Boost

Posted on June 15, 2026 by gwatson718 Leave a comment

Ohio State’s future just arrived a year ahead of schedule. Five-star guard L.J. Smith, one of the nation’s premier backcourt prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, has officially reclassified to the 2026 class, accelerating his path to Columbus and providing another significant addition to Jake Diebler’s rapidly evolving roster. After completing his junior season at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia,

Buckeyes Roster Reset: Honest Evaluation of Where Ohio State Got It Right — and Where Questions Remain

Posted on May 12, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

Now that Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team has essentially finalized the rotational portion of its roster and the Big Ten schedule has been released for the 2026–27 season, the time has come for a clear-eyed evaluation of how the program navigated a pivotal offseason. Although they still have 2 roster spots available that most likely will be filled by

International Prospect Vuk Lazarevic Commits to Ohio State

Posted on May 8, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

7-foot-1 Serbian forward Vuk Lazarevic has officially committed to Jake Diebler and the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team as a member of the program’s 2026–27 recruiting class, selecting Ohio State over UConn and several other schools. The 200-pound Serbian prospect spent this past season at Wasatch Academy in Utah after previously developing through the highly regarded Crvena zvezda youth

Ohio State Adds Another Piece to the Backcourt Rotation

Posted on April 23, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

Ohio State has added another important piece to its roster rebuild, landing a commitment from Memphis transfer guard Curtis Givens III. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound guard joins head coach Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes with two years of eligibility remaining. A three-star transfer, Givens spent two seasons at Memphis, where he averaged 9.4 points, 2.3 assists, and 2.1 rebounds across 25

Buckeyes Add Depth to the Wing

Posted on April 18, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

Ohio State has added another key piece to its roster rebuild, securing a commitment from Duquesne transfer guard Jimmie Williams. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound wing joins head coach Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men’s basketball team with one season of eligibility remaining.

Ohio State Lands Transfer Big Man

Posted on April 10, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

Ohio State has secured its second transfer addition of the day. After securing a commitment from Justin Pippen earlier this afternoon, former Kentucky center Andrija Jelavic, a 6-foot-11, 235-pound Croatia native has committed to head coach Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes after appearing in 32 games for the Wildcats during the 2025–26 season, where he averaged 5.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in 15.6 minutes per contest.

Buckeyes Secure Guard Commitment from Portal

Posted on April 10, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

Following a strong sophomore season at California, guard Justin Pippen—son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen—has committed to Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball, joining head coach Jake Diebler for the 2026–27 season with two years of eligibility remaining. After beginning his career at Michigan, Pippen emerged as a key contributor at Cal, averaging 14.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.9 rebounds while

Ohio State Rally Comes Up Short as Buckeyes’ Season Ends

Posted on March 19, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

Ohio State returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in four years, but the stay was short-lived. In the opening game of the Round of 64, TCU overwhelmed Ohio State in the first half with suffocating halfcourt defense and an uncharacteristically hot performance from beyond the arc in the first 20 minutes to build a big lead and

Back to the Dance: Ohio State Ends Four-Year NCAA Tournament Absence

Posted on March 15, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

For the first time since the 2021–22 season, Ohio State heard its name called by the NCAA Selection Committee. The Buckeyes, who finished the season 21–12, officially earned a No. 8 seed in the South Region in Greenville, SC and will face TCU in the first round on Thursday.

Ohio State Falls Just Short, Drops Tightly Contested Game to Michigan

Posted on March 13, 2026 by jayharris11 Leave a comment

Ohio State, finally healthy for essentially the first time all season, gave top-seeded and No. 3-ranked Michigan all they could handle before falling 71–67 in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal. With the loss, the Buckeyes drop to 21–12 on the season, while the Wolverines improve to 30–2. Michigan built a first-half lead as large as 11 points, only to see

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