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The 2026–27 NCAA Division I men's basketball season


Key Season Dates

• • Opening Day: November 1, 2026
  • First Notable Game: Villanova versus Notre Dame in Rome, Italy, on November 1, 2026
  • March Madness Opening Round: March 16, 2027
  • National Championship Game: April 5, 2027

Championship Location

• • Venue: Ford Field
  • City: Detroit, Michigan

Terence Dials

• Title: Recruiting Coordinator

Terence Dials, the 2006 Big Ten Player of the Year and 2015 inductee into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame, returned to Ohio State as the director of professional development with the men’s basketball program on Sept. 4, 2019. He was then named the program's recruiting coordinator in the summer of 2024.

Dials begins his seventh season on the men’s basketball staff in 2024-25.

Dials, who lettered in 2002 and then from 2004-06, played 132 games during his career, scoring 1,566 points and grabbing 867 rebounds. His point total rates No. 14 all-time in Ohio State history while his rebound total is ranked No. 5.

William Buford

• Title: Program Assistant

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William Buford joined Jake Diebler’s staff in May of 2026 as a program analyst.

The Toledo, Ohio native was a four-year letterwinner for the Buckeyes from 2009-12 and earned All-Big Ten honors three times. He finished his career as the No. 3 all-time leading scorer in program history, matching legend Jerry Lucas with 1,990 career points. Buford was part of three Big Ten Championship teams and was a member of the 2012 NCAA Final Four team.

Buford was one of the best scorers in program history as he is one of just four Buckeyes to score 500 or more points in a season three times, joining Jerry Lucas, Michael Redd and Bruce Thornton. He made 215 career 3-pointers, which is fourth-most in program history.

Following his collegiate career, Buford went on to play professionally for the better part of 12 seasons. He finished his degree in African American studies in May of 2025.

Buford attended Libbey High School in Toledo where during his senior season, he averaged 23 points and 11 rebounds per game, was named Ohio Mr. Basketball and he participated in the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

RB07OSU said:

MONSTER. I said I liked this kids film almost as much as the Bosas when they were at STA...still an "almost", but it's getting closer. This kid is a 5* and it should be unanimous, insanely talented with great technique and still has plenty of upside and room to grow on his frame. Absolutely violent and explosive. I love everything about this kid's game.

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grown man strength

Would have expected that Tiger has his own protection at all times, merely add driving duties to those. Problem solved. Not like he's looking behind sofa cushions for change....

And also maybe we've got a 'big man' coach. Thought I imagined our bigs play got better when Odem was on the bench. Maybe Jared will be helping out underneath improve our face-up and back-to-basket play by our 4's and 5's.

Tomateaux Quinoa Gumbeaux said:

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Class: 2029
Position: LB
School: Spring (TX) Klein
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 200 lbs

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cincibuck said:

I was on BP in 2005 and I was not among the first to join

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February 2005 for me

Looks just like his pops!

Jaxbuck said:

Purdy, Lawrence and Mayfield seem to kind of stand out on that list to me

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Good for Baker!

Stat Pack: Where Ohio State stands statistically after Week 1​

Where the Buckeyes are statistically around the country and in the Big Ten after the first game.​

Offense​

Scoring offense: 56.0 points per game - tied for 19th nationally, 3rd in the Big Ten
Total offense: 671.0 yards per game - tied for 3rd nationally, 1st in the Big Ten
Passing offense: 434.0 yards per game - 3rd nationally, 1st in the Big Ten
Rushing offense: 237.0 yards per game - tied for 37th nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Third down conversions: 45.45 percent - tied for 61st nationally, 10th in the Big Ten
Red zone conversions: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Sacks allowed: 2 - tied for 76th nationally, tied for 10th in the Big Ten

Defense​

Scoring defense: 3.0 points per game - tied for 10th nationally, 4th in the Big Ten
Total defense: 165.0 yards per game - tied for 20th nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Pass defense: 120.0 yards per game - 37th nationally, 6th in the Big Ten
Rush defense: 45.0 yards per game - tied for 18th nationally, 4th in the Big Ten
Opponent third down conversions: 21.43 percent - tied for 23rd nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Opponent red zone conversions: 0 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Sacks: 1 - tied for 86th nationally, tied for 13th in the Big Ten

Special teams​

Punting: 41.0 yards per punt - 98th nationally, 14th in the Big Ten
Field goals: N/A
Extra points: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Kickoff return: 13.0 yards per return - 84th nationally, 13th in the Big Ten
Punt return: 2.50 yards per return - 85th nationally, 17th in the Big Ten

Miscellaneous​

Penalties: 81.0 yards per game - 118th nationally, 14th in the Big Ten
Opponent penalties: 15.0 yards per game - tied for 131st nationally, 17th in the Big Ten
Time of possession: 31:38.00 - 56th nationally, 7th in the Big Ten
Turnover margin: 0.00 - tied for 63rd nationally, 12th in the Big Ten

Welcome to the fam Luke! Had to watch some film since this was such a surprise. The first thing I noticed is that he also plays OT, so he fits into being a very willing blocker that OSU likes in their TEs. But also has hands to make contested catches

gracelhink said:

JJ Tracy and partner Cabral won their 2nd round match to advance to 16s. Will have a huge challenge vs the #1 seed today at 6:30.
Filin and Carpico will play Ram and Salisbury today at 4 pm.
As you watch the highlights on the official x account, you can id Carpico (right handed) and Filin (lefty).

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Tracy/Cabral lost 4-6, 4-6 to the #1 guys.

Pure gold…

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Bucklion said:

For those of us of a certain age group, it’s still hard to fathom how far Florida State has fallen compared to their peak years under Bowden

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FSU has played New Mexico State and SMU and absolutely cannot convert on 3rd down nor get their defense off the field on 3rd down.

Their secondary is a sieve as is the OL. The QB is a clown show and will eventually remind the world that he is a turnover machine- not just a punt maker.

I am with you- I hate FSU and I hate their trash fan base-but goddamn...I cannot believe they are this bad.

sons team has started 3-0 and starts league play this week, coach has been here a long time and never won league, this Friday could be a HUGE step to doing just that

Special Powers?

chornii said:

here's the entire season...pick what you need

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Thanks!! No luck so far -