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2025-2026 Ohio State Men's Basketball

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DZ83CK said:
It will be interesting to see what happens. My guess is Bruce will make the jump to the NBA - he does seem to me like a guy who could be a good backup point in the league. Oftentimes we see guys spend 3 years, make the most out of themselves and then make the jump - I think that's Bruce in a nutshell. I just don't see where he improves his game with another year in college.

If Bruce leaves, perhaps that will motivate Meechie to try and return. His first year, 2020-21, was the COVID freebie, so that doesn't count & this past year he could use as a redshirt year since he only played in 10 games. That means Meechie could be eligible to play this upcoming season at OSU. If he does, maybe that motivates Marcus to come a year early. Obviously we need Mobley to come back. I'm thinking that ultimately we will be OK in the backcourt, it's really the frontcourt (particularly the 5 position) that concerns me. I really hope Royal and Stewart return, Bradshaw it would be good if he returns too, but they need a true 5 man as none of those 3 are true posts. Parks it seems they do not want to really rely on, and Ivan didn't seem like they had too much confidence in, either.

At this point, I'm thinking we will want to get 2 players from the portal, a scoring wing and a big man. If we don't have any of Bruce, Meechie or Marcus, we'll need a PG also.
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Hard pass on Meechie. He quit. Don't need that.
 
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NFBuck said:
Need a completely overhauled roster. Honestly have zero attachment to any of these guys.

Hit the portal hard based on actual production, not outdated recruiting rankings.
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Idk how you feel that way with what Bruce has given to the program. Also Royal and Mobley are from here. It hasn't shown well at most times on the court but they're young and still have a lot to prove. It's important they stay.
 
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NFBuck said:
Looks like Fran McCaffery is toast.

www.espn.com

Sources: Iowa set to dismiss coach McCaffery​

Iowa's men's basketball program is set to dismiss head coach Fran McCaffery after 15 seasons, sources told ESPN on Friday.
www.espn.com
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Some of his players are entering the transfer portal:
www.sportskeeda.com

Iowa basketball transfer portal tracker: Full list of Hawkeyes set to depart following Fran McCaffery's firing ft. Owen Freeman

Iowa's disappointing season ended with the Hawkeyes firing coach Fran McCaffery. But that only opened their transfer portal season.
www.sportskeeda.com www.sportskeeda.com

Iowa players in transfer portal following Fran McCaffery's firing​

Brock Harding​

Pryce Sandfort​

Riley Mulvey​

Owen Freeman​

Freeman, a 6-foot-10, 245-pounder, was named co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2024 and took a step forward this season, averaging 16.7 points (on 63.8 percent shooting) and 6.7 rebounds in 19 games before suffering the injury. He's a crafty post scorer and quality rebounder who also runs the floor well and has gradually extended his shooting range to the three-point arc.

Just sayin': Ohio State should go after Owen Freeman.
 
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ScriptOhio said:
Some of his players are entering the transfer portal:
www.sportskeeda.com

Iowa basketball transfer portal tracker: Full list of Hawkeyes set to depart following Fran McCaffery's firing ft. Owen Freeman

Iowa's disappointing season ended with the Hawkeyes firing coach Fran McCaffery. But that only opened their transfer portal season.
www.sportskeeda.com www.sportskeeda.com

Iowa players in transfer portal following Fran McCaffery's firing​

Brock Harding​

Pryce Sandfort​

Riley Mulvey​

Owen Freeman​

Freeman, a 6-foot-10, 245-pounder, was named co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2024 and took a step forward this season, averaging 16.7 points (on 63.8 percent shooting) and 6.7 rebounds in 19 games before suffering the injury. He's a crafty post scorer and quality rebounder who also runs the floor well and has gradually extended his shooting range to the three-point arc.

Just sayin': Ohio State should go after Owen Freeman.
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We should be going after just about anybody in the portal with a track record of production.
 
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Do we have staff that scouts the players at other schools? Seems like this would be a need in this day and age.

Obviously we need guys that can score, but
l would always want a Chris Jent style player on my team. I’m tired of watching guys that just stand around. Get some players that will hit the glass and go to the floor.
 
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RuGettinIt said:
Do we have staff that scouts the players at other schools? Seems like this would be a need in this day and age.

Obviously we need guys that can score, but
l would always want a Chris Jent style player on my team. I’m tired of watching guys that just stand around. Get some players that will hit the glass and go to the floor.
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What a mess. Gene needs to never come around these parts. Ever.
 
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