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24 MINS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State closes strong to beat Youngston State 89-65, Mobley scores 25

Andrija Jelavic scored a career-high 21 points and combined with Amare Bynum for a game-changing 13-0 run in the middle of the second half to propel Ohio State to an 89-65 win over...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2027 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Drew Mestemaker Closing In On Jeremiah Smith

Could a former high school punter be the No. 1 overall pick? See the latest 2027 NFL Draft odds.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2027 NFL Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Drew Mestemaker Closing In On Jeremiah Smith

Amare Bynum - Drops 20 in opener Bynum had 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Monday's 94-83 loss to BYU.

Impact Bynum was tabbed as a breakout candidate this season, and he's off to an excellent start through one game even as the Buckeyes suffered a loss. The forward was extremely efficient, hitting 70 percent of his shots from the field, while contributing all over the court in 35 minutes of action. Bynum could be in for a big season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr. - Solid showing in tough loss Mobley chipped in 14 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 27 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 94-83 loss to BYU.

Impact Ohio State lost a tough one to BYU in the opener, but Mobley was solid for the Buckeyes. The number that stands out the most is the seven assists; he only hit that number once last season, when he notched eight in the opener against IU Indy. If Mobley can be more of a facilitator this season to go along with his scoring ability, that would be a big boost for the Buckeyes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State Buckeyes vs No. 25 BYU Cougars Highlights | FOX College Hoops

Ohio State Buckeyes vs No. 25 BYU Cougars Highlights | FOX College Hoops

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Rob Wright III scores 33, leads No. 25 BYU past Ohio State 94-83

Rob Wright III scored 33 points, leading No. 25 BYU to a 94-83 victory over Ohio State

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Justin Pippen Hits Step-Back Three, Extending Ohio State's Lead Over BYU

Justin Pippen Hits Step-Back Three, Extending Ohio State's Lead Over BYU

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

How to watch Ohio State vs BYU: Live stream NCAA College Basketball, TV channel The Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0) face the No. 25 BYU Cougars (0-0) at the Delta Center on Monday night to open the 2026-27 men's college basket...

6 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules

The college basketball season tips off with many players unexpectedly gaining an extra year of eligibility

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Amare Bynum - Exhibition play lives up to hype Bynum had a team-high 23 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT) to go along with six rebounds, a block and a steal across 31 minutes in an Oct. 25 exhibition victory over Butler.

Impact Bynum had been getting buzz this summer as a potential breakout candidate, and while it has been a short sample of exhibition play, the sophomore wing appears to be living up to the hype. His inside/outside game will serve as the perfect complement to projected leading scorer John Mobley in 2026-27.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Thompson - Quiet exhibition run Thompson had five points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), a rebound, a block and a steal across 15 minutes in an Oct. 25 exhibition victory over Butler.

Impact Thomposon had the lowest total points, field-goal attempts and minutes among Ohio State starters in the team's final exhibition game, in addition to committing three personal fouls. That's still an improvement from his showing in an Oct. 7 exhibition loss to Cincinnati, when he had two points in 20 minutes and the lowest plus/minus rating on the team. The ceiling remains tremendous for the consensus five-star recruit, and it looks like he'll at least get the opportunity to start, but there will likely be some growing pains for the freshman. In the meantime, look for John Mobley, Amare Bynum and Justin Pippen to serve as Ohio State's leading statistical contributors.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Pippen - Part of starting lineup for exhibition Pippen (ankle) is part of the Buckeyes' starting lineup for their exhibition game Sunday against Butler.

Impact Now that Pippen is available, he can not only start but also attempt to stand out among Ohio State's team, just like last season with California. He averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals across 32 games for the Golden Bears. If he can amplify each of his aforementioned rates, Pippen would easily be one of the Big Ten Conference's best players this season. The question is whether his opportunities will allow him to reach that level.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

FOX Sports' Casey Jacobsen shares his men's college basketball preseason top 25 rankings.

OCTOBER 12 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball Rankings: Florida, Duke Highlight Men's Preseason Top 25

What We Learned From Ohio State Basketball's Outdoor Exhibition Loss to Cincinnati The Buckeyes lost to Cincinnati 79-68 in their first outdoor exhibition game at Lindner Family Tennis Center. The main takeaway from this ga...

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball 2026 Instant Takeaways: Ohio State Exhibition The Bearcats battled the Ohio State Buckeyes in the opening game of the 2026 CareSource Invitational under the sun. Cincinnati fell SCORE in...

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Justin Pippen - Suffers ankle sprain Pippen has a sprained ankle, though Ohio State coach Jake Diebler said the injury is not serious, according to Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact This appears to be a minor issue for Ohio State's guard, but his practice and game availability will still be worth monitoring until the Buckeyes provide a clearer timetable. He should be considered questionable for the rest of the preseason games.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Klatt Says Jeremiah Smith Is 'Entering The Chat' As Greatest Buckeye Ever

On the latest edition of "The Joel Klatt Show," FOX Sports' Joel Klatt brought up the question: Is Smith the greatest Buckeye of all time?

OCTOBER 5 • FOX SPORTS

Joel Klatt Says Jeremiah Smith Is 'Entering The Chat' As Greatest Buckeye Ever

Top Prospect Deng Ngor Signs With Ohio State Buckeyes, Bolstering Class of 2027 The Ohio State Buckeyes haven't had the best basketball program in recent years. But they have a chance to build something really special mo...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Deng Ngor commits to Ohio State starting Jake Diebler's 2027 class with a bang The Ohio State basketball program continues to trend up with the latest commit for the Buckeyes.

SEPTEMBER 17 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Ohio State adds dynamic forward to make the Buckeyes a serious contender Jake Diebler is assembling a squad that can do some damage in 2026-27.

AUGUST 21 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Gonzaga, Louisville and Texas Tech among teams set to rise in official CBB preseason top-25 ranking On Monday, August 17th, the official preseason top-25 poll for college football was released. The Ohio State Buckeyes were picked at No. 1,...

AUGUST 17 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Jeremiah Smith in Joel Klatt's top 10 players for 2026 🏈 Joel Klatt Show

Jeremiah Smith in Joel Klatt's top 10 players for 2026 🏈 Joel Klatt Show

AUGUST 3 • FOX SPORTS

Ohio State basketball fans get promising look at roster in first scrimmage The Buckeyes performed well in their first scrimmage of the season.

AUGUST 2 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Josh Ojianwuna - Back from knee injury Ojianwuna (knee) is back on the court for Ohio State's summer games in Puerto Rico, Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Ojianwuna missed all of last season with a knee ailment, but he finally looks to be healthy ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The 6-foot-10 big man will now play in the Arroyo Puerto Rico Classic with the Buckeyes, and if all goes well, he should remain good to go ahead of his senior year.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE