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

The 2025-26 Ohio State Buckeye basketball roster is nearly complete with the announcement today that 6’8”, 240-pound forward Brandon Noel, formerly of Wright State, has elected to spend his final season of college basketball with Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes. Noel, hailing from Lucasville, Ohio, played his prep ball at Chillicothe High School, where he was named first-team All-Ohio in

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.