Josh Ojianwuna - College Basketball News & Rumors

Expected to return next season Ojianwana (knee) is expected to make his team debut next season after missing the entire 2025-26 season, per Spencer Holbrook of On3.com.

Impact Barring any setbacks, Ojianwana will make his team debut at the start of the 2026-27 season after missing the entirety of the 2025-26 season due to a knee injury. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 7.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game across 23 contests for Baylor in 2024 and was expected to be a contributor for the Buckeyes this past season. He will retain a single year of eligibility.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing but unlikely to return Ojianwuna is progressing in his rehab from a knee ailment, but the senior forward is unlikely to return to action this season given the fact that there's just eight guaranteed game...

Impact The fact that the Baylor transfer is progressing is of course good news for him, and a good indication that after a redshirt year, the forward should be able to return to action in 2025-26. Still, Ojianwuna appears significantly unlikely to return this season given the limited guaranteed action remaining for Ohio State.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to miss more time Head coach Jake Diebler indicated Saturday that Ojianwuna (knee) is not expected to return soon as he progresses through court work, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Ojianwuna has been unable to play this season, however, Diebler stated "the door hasn't been closed" regarding his return to play this season and is progressing through court, which is a positive development for the senior forward. More news should surface in the near future.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Ojianwuna is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Illinois. Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Ojianwuna is recovering from an offseason knee injury, and a previous report indicated he'd be re-evaluated in early December. There haven't been any updates regarding Ojianwuna's recovery, and it doesn't appear he's close to returning.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Re-evaluation for December Ojianwuna (knee) will be re-evaluated during December, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Rothstein indicates that for November, none of Ohio State's games will include Ojianwuna. In between October and December, the 2025-26 Buckeyes' schedule includes seven games. Thereafter, Ohio State's earliest matchup is Dec. 6 at Northwestern.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Ojianwuna (knee) remains out indefinitely, Ohio State beat reporter Connor Lemons reports.

Impact Ojianwuna continues to recover from a season-ending knee injury suffered last February. The 6-foot-10 senior, who averaged 7.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks across 23 starts with Baylor last year, remains without a return timetable as the Buckeyes prepare for their season opener against IU Indy on Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State center Josh Ojianwuna staying rooted in faith as status for season uncertain As Ohio State center Josh Ojianwuna recovers from a knee injury, the big guy is clinging to his faith to get through the rehab process.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Baylor transfer Josh Ojianwuna discusses his health and Ohio State's upcoming season Ohio State center Josh Ojianwuna updates his health status and the upcoming Buckeyes season in this Oct. 1, 2025 interview from media day.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Joining Buckeyes Ojianwuna has announced his commitment to Ohio State ahead of the 2025-26 season, On3.com reports.

Impact Ojianwuna will make the move to Ohio State after spending the last three seasons with Baylor. The 6-foot-10 junior started in 23 games this past season with the Bears, averaging 7.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks on 24.6 minutes per game. Ojianwuna is a strong candidate to start for the Buckeyes this season following the departures of Sean Stewart and Aaron Bradshaw.

MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Baylor Ojianwuna has announced his entry into the NCAA transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Ojianwuna will seek out opportunities to contribute elsewhere after spending the last three seasons with Baylor. The 6-foot-10 junior started in 23 games before suffering a season-ending knee injury, averaging 7.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks on 24.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Ojianwuna (knee) will have season-ending knee surgery, per the team's official X account.

Impact Ojianwuna suffered a knee injury during Saturday's game against UCF and will require season-ending surgery. The junior big man had been a solid contributor for the Bears this season, averaging 7.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game through 23 contests as the starting center. With Ojianwuna out for the year, Baylor will likely rely on Norchad Omier and freshman Jason Asemota to platoon down low moving forward.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One board shy of double-double Ojianwuna supplied 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes during Saturday's 81-70 victory over Kansas.

Impact Ojianwuna reached double figures for the first time in six games while falling just one rebound shy of his fourth double-double during Saturday's win. Ojianwuna had averaged just 4.6 points and 4.8 boards over the previous five games prior to Saturday's effort.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates underneath Ojianwuna closed Saturday's 72-66 OT victory over Arizona State with 12 points (6-6 FG, 0-2 FT), 17 rebounds, one block and one steal in 39 minutes.

Impact Ojianwuna was perfect from the field while crashing the boards to the tune of a career-high 17 rebounds, with six of those coming off the offensive glass. The junior center played a season-high 39 minutes while posting a double-double for the third time in five games. Ojianwuna is currently playing the best basketball of his career, posting double figures in point in six of his last seven while reaching double digits in boards three times over that same stretch of games.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes double-double Ojianwuna amassed 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-5 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks in 21 minutes during Friday's 107-53 victory over Arlington Baptist.

Impact Ojianwuna posted his first double-double of the season and second of his career while adding three blocks on the defensive end during Friday's massive victory over D-II Arlington Baptist. The junior center ends non-conference play averaging 7.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks across 22.9 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best 14 boards Ojianwuna notched three points (1-3 FG, 1-3 FT) and 14 rebounds in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 76-72 loss to UConn.

Impact Ojianwuna saw a season-high 30 minutes while putting up a career-best 14 rebounds after previously posting a high of eight boards earlier this season. The junior center unfortunately didn't contribute much elsewhere, finishing with only three points and failed to record a steal for the first time this season. After reaching double-figures in scoring during three of the first four games this season, he had scored just two points in three-consecutive games leading up to his performance Wednesday. For the season, Ojianwuna is averaging 5.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 22.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season opener Ojianwuna is starting Monday's game at Gonzaga, Theo Lawson of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Ojianwuna is starting alongside Norchad Omier in the Bears' front court for Monday's season opener. The junior started just one game last season (35 total appearances) and averaged 4.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.3 assists in 15.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees extended run in blowout Ojianwuna logged eight points (4-4 FG), seven rebounds and one steal over 22 minutes during Friday's 92-67 win over Colgate.

Impact Ojianwuna was perfect from the floor while adding a team-high seven rebounds in Baylor's dominant win over Colgate. The 22 minutes played were the most Ojianwuna has seen in over two months, as starting center Yves Missi had his playing time limited due in part to lingering back soreness as well as the nature of the one-sided affair. Baylor's next opponent will be Clemson on Sunday in what should be a more competitive contest.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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