Brandon Noel - College Basketball News & Rumors

Active against Wolverines Noel (foot) registered two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 12 minutes during Friday's 71-67 loss to Michigan.

Impact Noel appeared in his first game since early January as the Buckeyes were defeated by the Wolverines in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The 6-foot-8 senior has appeared in 15 games this season, averaging 7.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 19.9 minutes per game. Noel and the Buckeyes will anxiously await to see if they did enough to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up for quarterfinal Noel (foot) is warming up for Friday's quarterfinal game against Michigan at Chicago, according to Jack Diwik of The Lantern.

Impact Once again, like he did before Ohio State defeated Iowa, Noel looks available for the Buckeyes' upcoming game. However, it is worth noting that he did not play against Iowa, so a more definitive status update will be ideal. Even though Noel has not logged many Big Ten games this season, he has averaged 14.0 points in them, and that level of scoring can be useful against an offensively-minded Michigan.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for quarterfinals Noel (foot) is questionable for Friday's game against Michigan at Chicago.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Noel's availability status remains questionable going into the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. He was the same status a round earlier, though Ohio State was at least a little favored over Iowa compared to underdogs the Buckeyes will be against Michigan. Noel has averaged 14.0 points in non-home conference matchups this season, so now would be a great time for him to be available.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Thursday Noel (foot) did not appear in the Buckeyes' win over Iowa on Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament.

Impact Noel has not played since Jan. 5. He warmed up before the game, so his return could come before the end of the season. He started the first 10 games of the season. The 6-8 senior could play Friday against Michigan.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Thursday Noel (foot) is warming up ahead of Ohio State's tilt with Iowa, per Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Noel was listed as questionable, but he appears to be trending towards playing against Iowa. The forward has missed 17 straight games for the Buckeyes.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Status iffy vs. Iowa Noel (foot) is questionable to face Iowa on Thursday.

Impact Noel has missed 17 straight games, but the senior forward supposedly has a shot to return as the Buckeyes look to start a Big Ten Tournament run. He averaged 7.4 points and 4.1 rebounds when he was healthy in Columbus.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Saturday Noel (foot) didn't play Saturday against Indiana.

Impact Noel was initially listed as questionable for this game, but he didn't suit up. The senior forward is widely expected to return to the hardwood at some point during the Big Ten Tournament that begins next week. Noel last played on Jan. 5.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Saturday Noel (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Indiana.

Impact It was reported Friday that Noel would likely return during the Big Ten tournament that commences next week, so it seems unlikely that the senior will ultimately play in Saturday's regular-season finale. Noel last played on Jan. 5. He averaged 7.4 points and 4.1 rebounds over 20.5 minutes in 14 games this season.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Likely back during B10 tournament Ohio State's head coach Jake Diebler announced that it is likely Noel (foot) will become available during the Big Ten tournament, according to Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Diebler indicates that Noel will be out for Saturday's game against Indiana and focus on the Big Ten tournament that begins three days after Ohio State and IU log their regular-season finale. If the Buckeyes lose this weekend, they risk playing in the tourney's second round, scheduled for Wednesday. However, a Buckeyes win would not only cement them as a top-eight Big Ten team but give them and Noel an extra day to rest before a conference game Thursday. Having averaged 14.0 points in non-home conference matchups this season, he would be a great boost to a resilient and rising OSU.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Noel (foot) is day-to-day, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Noel may be available when Ohio State's team logs its next game, currently scheduled for Saturday against Indiana. He would bring much-wanted forward depth to an OSU core that has not maximized its potential with Puff Johnson serving as a temporary replacement in the frontcourt. In four conference games for Ohio State this season, Noel scored 29 points at Northwestern and 14 points at Rutgers.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State men's basketball loses transfer forward Brandon Noel to injury The Buckeyes have lost just four games all season by a combined total of 13 points. And while they are competing to be one of the top teams...

JANUARY 8 • SI.COM

Out indefinitely Noel (foot) is out indefinitely, according to Ohio State's announcement Wednesday.

Impact Noel suffered a foot injury during Ohio State's latest game, which happened Monday against Nebraska. The injury explains why Noel logged eight minutes, his season-low. Noel's absence means the Buckeyes lack forward depth going into the remainder of January, and it is unclear how they will adapt without a key contributor in their rotation.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Noel finds Devin Royal for SLAM dunk, extending Ohio State's lead over Grambling State

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Held scoreless as reserve Noel ended Saturday's 71-70 loss to North Carolina with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound in 13 minutes.

Impact Since scoring a season-best 29 points against North Carolina on Dec. 6, Noel has been a non-factor offensively. He recorded games of five and four points before falling out of the starting lineup in favor of Amare Bynum, and getting held scoreless in only 13 minutes as a result. Bynum picked up 11 points and six boards in this one, so it's possible this change could hold into Big Ten play as the Buckeyes look to find more offense beyond leading scorer Bruce Thornton (21.3 ppg).

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes back down to earth Noel ended with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist across 21 minutes during Tuesday's 88-80 loss to Illinois.

Impact After a 29-point explosion in the Buckeyes' last game against Northwestern, Noel predictably regressed to the mean and was limited to five points in the loss to Illinois. The senior forward, who averages 8.9 points and 5.1 rebounds thus far in 2025-26, looks extremely boom-or-bust on a nightly basis.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State hosts No. 13 Illinois following Noel's 29-point game

Ohio State hosts the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini after Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's 86-82 win against the Northwestern Wildcats

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 14 Illinois visits Noel and Ohio State

Ohio State hosts the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini after Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's 86-82 victory against the Northwestern Wildcats

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Ohio State wins its Big Ten opener, 86-82 over Northwestern

Brandon Noel scores 29 points to lead Ohio State to an 86-82 win over Northwestern in their Big Ten opener

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Making immediate impact for OSU Noel finished Tuesday's 75-53 victory over App State with 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes.

Impact Noel has started all three games this season for Ohio State, but with Devin Royal (hip) sidelined Tuesday, Noel put forth his best scoring and rebounding effort of the 2025-26 campaign. The Wright State transfer will have a tough time matching the 19.0 ppg average he peaked at last season with the Raiders, but so far, his rebounding efforts have kept pace.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State uses late first-half surge to cruise by Appalachian State Brandon Noel scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while John Mobley Jr.added 16 points as Ohio State posted a 75-53 win over Appalachian...

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Ohio State's Brandon Noel, Gabe Cupps after beating Appalachian State on Veteran's Day Ohio State's Brandon Noel (right) and Gabe Cupps talk with reporters after beating Appalachian State 75-53 on Nov. 11, 2025.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Brandon Noel scores 17, Ohio overcomes slow start to beat Appalachian State 75-53

Brandon Noel had 17 points and 11 rebounds, John Mobley Jr. added 16 points and Ohio State overcame a cold-shooting start and beat Appalachian State 75-53

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Ohio State's Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel break down exhibition win vs Ohio Ohio State center Christoph Tilly (left) and forward Brandon Noel speak with reporters after a 103-74 exhibition win against Ohio on Oct. 26...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Where do Ohio State's incoming and outgoing transfers land in the final 247Sports rankings? Ohio State transfer signees Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel and Gabe Cupps are all in the final 247Sports portal rankings.

APRIL 24, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

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Brandon Noel finds Devin Royal for SLAM dunk, extending Ohio State's lead over Grambling State

Ohio State hosts No. 13 Illinois following Noel's 29-point game

No. 14 Illinois visits Noel and Ohio State

Ohio State wins its Big Ten opener, 86-82 over Northwestern

Brandon Noel scores 17, Ohio overcomes slow start to beat Appalachian State 75-53