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2026-27 Ohio State Men's Basketball

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Ohio State basketball team becomes major contender after 5-star recruit reclassifies​

The Ohio State basketball program got some great news after a five-star recruit decided to join the Buckeyes for 2026.

Five-star Ohio State recruit LJ Smith reclassifies to the 2026 recruiting class
Smith has made the decision to come to Columbus a year early. That gives the Buckeyes a massive amount of help in the backcourt, as he is a combo guard. Ohio State is without Bruce Thornton, so they need help at the guard spot in a big way, even though they added some transfers.

With Smith on board, the starting lineup becomes a little murkier for the Buckeyes. Initially, it was thought that Justin Pippen would be the point guard next to John Mobley Jr. With Smith added to the roster, there's a chance that he can compete for the starting point guard spot.

Regardless of whether or not he starts, Smith is going to get a lot of playing time next season. He stands at 6'4 and 180 pounds, so he has a lot of size. That will help, since Mobley Jr. is a small guard. Smith is also someone who can create his own shot, which is something Ohio State struggled with last year.

Ohio State should be a contender to finish towards the top of the Big Ten
This is great news for Diebler, as he gets to add a premier talent to the roster a year earlier than expected. However, that also means increased expectations for the Ohio State basketball team. Before, they were expected to finish in the top half of the league and make the NCAA Tournament again.

Now, the expectations have gone up. Adding Smith should make the Buckeyes a top-four team in the Big Ten. It also means they should get to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, at the very least. Anything less than either of those finishes for Ohio State will be considered a disappointment.
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Last concert you saw?

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Jagdaddy said:
Saw the Decembrists there a couple of years ago. The Mission is a popular venue here. And yes, I’ve lived in Denver since 1995.
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I was amazed how that room sounds. Streetlight is 1 guitar, 1 bass, 1 drummer, 2-3 saxophones, 1 trombone and 1 trumpet. In a crap room (I’m looking at you Aragon Ballroom in Chicago), it just turns in to a mush of sound. The Mission was loud but every instrument was clear as a bell. I’m a fan (of the room).
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S/C Coach Mickey Marotti (National Champion)

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Skull Session: Marcus Fakatou Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look of His Ohio State Official Visit, Chris Henry Jr. Looks Juiced After an Offseason in Mick Marotti’s Strength Program

Marcus Fakatou shares a behind-the-scenes look of his Ohio State official visit, and Chris Henry Jr. looks shredded after an offseason in Mick Marotti's strength program.
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BODY BY MICK. I mentioned Mick Marotti's strength program earlier. Here's a glimpse of what it can do for a player who attacks the weight room and takes advantage of Ohio State's nutrition program:

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Henry had four catches for 96 yards and a touchdown in Ohio State's spring game on April 18. Less than two months later, he appears to have added some good weight and plenty of muscle definition.

In other words, the man is looking yoked.

That should be an unsettling development for Ohio State's 2026 opponents.
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My brother in Christ! Wowza. DNA + hard work is a helluva drug.
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RB Sam Williams-Dixon (National Champion, transfer to South Carolina)

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I don’t get what goes through these kids minds… you’re getting a free ride at a big time university and probably getting paid decently too at this point.

Then you can’t stop yourself from getting arresting for larceny? What a waste.
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You just never know. We have some mutual friends and let's just say SWD has some major issues. Hope he gets some serious help
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LB Steele Chambers (Official Thread)

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Skull Session: Marcus Fakatou Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look of His Ohio State Official Visit, Chris Henry Jr. Looks Juiced After an Offseason in Mick Marotti’s Strength Program

Marcus Fakatou shares a behind-the-scenes look of his Ohio State official visit, and Chris Henry Jr. looks shredded after an offseason in Mick Marotti's strength program.
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STEELE CHAMBERS, UFL CHAMPION. Let's celebrate another champion: Steele Chambers.

The former Ohio State linebacker captured a UFL title with the Louisville Kings, who defeated the DC Defenders, 27-20, in the United Bowl on Saturday. Chambers recorded five tackles in the championship victory.

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While Chambers' stat line was modest in the title game, he played a pivotal role in Louisville's championship run. In the semifinals, he sealed a win over the St. Louis Battlehawks with a game-clinching interception, one of two picks he recorded this season.

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Across 10 regular-season games and two postseason contests, Chambers compiled 49 tackles, three tackles for loss, four pass breakups and two interceptions as one of the Kings' most productive defenders.

Now with a championship ring on one of his 10 fingers, Chambers can return to his regularly scheduled programming as a co-host of The Bobby Carpenter Show. He may also still be clowning former Ohio State defensive back Bryson Shaw — I can't say for sure — but I look forward to seeing him around The Ohio State Universe this season.
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F Chris Jent (Former Assistant BBall Coach, NBA Champion)

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Skull Session: Marcus Fakatou Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look of His Ohio State Official Visit, Chris Henry Jr. Looks Juiced After an Offseason in Mick Marotti’s Strength Program

Marcus Fakatou shares a behind-the-scenes look of his Ohio State official visit, and Chris Henry Jr. looks shredded after an offseason in Mick Marotti's strength program.
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“HE WILL HELP YOUR TEAM WIN.” Chris Jent is a two-time NBA champion.

Following the Knicks' championship-clinching victory, head coach Mike Brown made a public case for Jent to receive a head coaching opportunity, praising the veteran assistant's impact on New York's success.

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"There are a lot of jobs out there. Chris Jent, my associate head coach, I'm surprised he has not gotten an interview," Brown said. "He won the Summer League championship this past summer. He's our offensive coordinator. He's our associate head coach. He's been around for a long time. Somebody needs to give him an interview because he will help your team win at the highest level."
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DB Khmari Bing (Official Thread)

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Better Know a Buckeye: Khmari Bing’s Range and Playmaking Ability in the Open Field Could Make Him a Prototypical Safety in Ohio State’s Defense

A late addition to Ohio State’s 2026 class after he flipped from Maryland, Khmari Bing has the range and playmaking ability to be a prototypical safety in Ohio State’s defense.
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Better Know a Buckeye: Khmari Bing's Range and Playmaking Ability in the Open Field Could Make Him a Prototypical Safety in Ohio State's Defense​

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Depth Chart Outlook​

While Bing played all over the secondary in high school, he is projected to be a safety at Ohio State.

Jaylen McClain, Terry Moore, Leroy Roker III and fellow freshman Blaine Bradford will likely take up the two-deep at the deep safety positions this season. Bing is competing for position behind them with fellow freshmen Simeon Caldwell and Kaden Gebhardt and redshirt freshman Deshawn Stewart, among others.

As McClain is a candidate to enter the 2027 NFL draft while Moore is a fifth-year senior, Bing could contend for legitimate playing time entering his second season as a Buckeye in 2027 if he develops well and impresses in practice as a freshman.
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College Football Hall Of Fame

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Former Ohio State Linebacker James Laurinaitis Selected to College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Former Ohio State linebacker and current Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2026.
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Former Ohio State Linebacker James Laurinaitis Selected to College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026​

Former Ohio State linebacker and current Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis has been selected as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Buckeyes In The College Football Hall of Fame
PLAYER POSITION YEARS INDUCTED
CHIC HARLEY HB 1916-17, 19 1951
WES FESLER E 1928-30 1954
LES HORVATH QB 1940-42, 44 1969
BILL WILLIS T 1942-44 1971
GAYLORD STINCHCOMB HB 1917-20 1973
JIM PARKER G 1954-56 1974
GUST ZARNAS G 1935-37 1975
VIC JANOWICZ HB 1949-51 1976
JIM DANIEL T 1939-41 1977
GOMER JONES C 1934-35 1978
HOPALONG CASSADY HB 1952-55 1979
WARREN AMLING G/T 1944-46 1984
ARCHIE GRIFFIN RB 1972-75 1986
AUREALIUS THOMAS G 1955-57 1989
JIM STILLWAGON MG 1968-70 1991
BOB FERGUSON FB 1959-61 1996
RANDY GRADISHAR LB 1971-73 1998
JOHN HICKS T 1970-73 2001
JACK TATUM DB 1968-70 2004
JIM HOUSTON E 1957-58 2005
REX KERN QB 1968-70 2007
CHRIS SPIELMAN LB 1984-87 2009
EDDIE GEORGE RB 1992-95 2011
ORLANDO PACE LT 1994-96 2013
TOM COUSINEAU LB 1975-78 2016
KEITH BYARS RB 1982-85 2020
MIKE DOSS S 1999-02 2022
CHRIS WARD OT 1974-77 2024
JAMES LAURINAITIS LB 2005-08 2026
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Game Thread Illinois at tOSU, Sat. Sept. 26, TBA

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Ohio State Linebackers Coach, College Football Hall of Famer James Laurinaitis to Ring Victory Bell Before Illinois Game

James Laurinaitis will ring the Victory Bell before Ohio State’s Sept. 26 home game against Illinois, Ryan Day revealed in a speech to official visitors last month.
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Ohio State Linebackers Coach, College Football Hall of Famer James Laurinaitis to Ring Victory Bell Before Illinois Game​

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“The Victory Bell was built in 1954 so that everybody in the area could hear when the Buckeyes won. Not everybody could get to the stadium; they didn't have as much TV and radio, there was not as much coverage as what you see, no TikTok back in 1954. So people in the area, when they heard the bell ring, they knew the Buckeyes won. It was a big deal,” Day said while speaking to official visitors and their families inside Ohio Stadium. “Then we started a tradition last year that we have some of our former players come back and ring the victory bell before a game. And next year, before the Illinois game, Coach Laurinaitis, who's being inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame, is going to ring the Victory Bell before that game.”
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Game Thread tOSU at Texas, Sat. Sept 12, 7:30 pm ET, ABC

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calibuck said:
Am I forgetting something, but wasn't Brandon a 5* coming out of HS, and Carnell only a 4*? But, Carnell came reported in December, and Brandon in July, and Carnell had gained enough of an advantage that he never relinquished his position. Someone will correct my error, am certain. Anyway, do believe that Brandon will have a world-beater year, and will be (another) first round selection. And re: the thread, the DL will be stout enough that Texas QB won't have enough time to set up, let alone try to thread amongst our DBs...
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You're right.

Also, on this game. We have the best OL, QB, Skill in this game. Give me Patricia over Muschamp all day too. Especially with a QB like Manning who’s really at his best as a runner. When was the last time a running QB hurt OSU?
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