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I agree. Nothing wrong with this roster playing bigger because I think we'll have that skill and it'll help in conference
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Last I heard, put-back baskets count as much as jumpers. Hate to see tOSU big being boxed out, and walked out of the basket. And then the opponent's four swooping in to collar the rebound. You can have plenty of scorers, but sometimes, the shots just don't fall, and without someone down low, you're gonna get beaten.
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DZ83CK
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I tell you what, this 2025 Ohio hoops class is coming at just the right time, featuring several great prospects with Ohio ties just as Diebler is getting started. Already with two top-100 guys, and certainly in the running for a third. TJ Crumble is definitely still on the target list, with Johnson and Jones committed. I kind of feel like they might not end up having the chance to wait/have room for Patterson and Easter. Obviously the power forward Niko Bundalo is a focus as well.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
You’re Nuts: Who will be the next Ohio recruit to commit to Ohio State men’s basketball?
There’s a deep talent pool in the Buckeye State in both the 2025 and 2026 cycles.
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You’re Nuts: Who will be the next Ohio recruit to commit to Ohio State men’s basketball?
There’s a deep talent pool in the Buckeye State in both the 2025 and 2026 cycles.The Ohio State men’s basketball program got a big BOOM earlier this week, with 2025 guard and Cleveland native Dorian Jones announcing that he would be playing for Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes. Jones is the second-highest ranked player in the state of Ohio in 2025, the No. 12 shooting guard in the class, and is the first member of Ohio State’s 2025 class.
In addition to Jones and 2026 signee Marcus Johnson, Ohio State is involved with several other Ohio kids in these two classes. Today, we’re breaking down which one(s) we think could be next to become Buckeyes.
This week’s question: Who will be the next Ohio recruit to commit to Ohio State men’s basketball?
Connor: TJ Crumble
For as plentiful and strong as Ohio State’s guard recruiting has been over the past few years, depth at small/power forward hasn’t been a strength of this program — basically since E.J. Liddell left. TJ Crumble feels like a perfect culture fit for the program, as well as fills a need at a position that is sometimes hard to recruit. He is currently the No. 43 player in the 2026 class, the No. 3 player in Ohio, and the No. 15 small forward.Justin: Jerry Easter
Unfortunately, I do not believe that Niko Bundalo will be a Buckeye. He has scheduled two official visits this fall — one to Michigan State and one to UConn,” — and it feels hard for any prospect to turn down UConn with where they are now.The same is true for Darryn Peterson. Anytime you compete with Kansas in recruiting, it feels like you might already be one step behind. That is not to say they won’t land one or both of these two, but if I am going with strict confidence levels, Jerry Easter is who I am going with.
And yes, currently Jerry Easter is not playing in Ohio. He will be in Missouri playing for Link Academy, the same high school as Felix Okpara. But Easter is from Toledo and still holds true to his Ohio roots. So, I am counting him.
Easter is everything you want in a recruit. He has played against a high level of competition, is a top-50 ranked recruit in the country (No. 36 according to the 247Sports Composite), and has great size at 6-foot-5. He has been offered by Michigan State, Michigan, Maryland, and other top programs.
Just sayin': Anyone want to speculate on who will be Jake Diebler's next commitment?
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Hope I'm wrong, but feel like it'll be a bit before someone else signs up. Basketball courts are same size pretty much all over the country, and players want to play with teams that can contend. tOSU hasn't really shown this, being mostly middle of B10. Last year under Diebs, we did make a good run in tournament play, but if it was me, I'd look to see how well tOSU does with Diebs in the big chair first. Then I'd commit.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Just sayin': There are (at least) 3 other major factors too:
1. NIL money
2. Early playing time
3. Fit in, i.e. coaches, style of play, teammates, and school (academics), etc.
Hopefully Ohio State can favorably compete in those categories and get some commitments, etc. sooner as opposed to later.
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calibuck
Too soon old, too late smart
Guess I was being a bit too altruistic here. Certainly the NIL $ are playing a bigger role now. Early PT has always been a factor (except with the bluebloods methinks). And of course, current players on the roster, coaches, and too a much lesser extent, academics. With five starters, only takes 3 great players to make a playoff team (aka Final Four). Not entirely certain how much $ is being set aside for basketball vis a vie football at tOSU. And certainly not as much, and also spread between portal players and newly recruited ones. Guess that what sets apart a Kansas, with a blueblood bball rep, and a dogmeat football team. Diebs now, and Holtmann prior, has relied on the portal to fill in gaps on their teams, so maybe more spent on portal players? Dunno, a not so educated guess. And given the 'talent flight' from Ohio HS kids to other places, the Buckeye draw isn't quite what it used to be. (remember, my reference point was Lucas, Havlicek, Nowell, Siegfried, which were Ohioans all). Go Bucks!
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Ohio State trending for 2026 four-star cornerback
The Ohio State men’s basketball team is also making headlines as it is set to host two of the nation’s top recruits in the 2025 class.
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Missouri teammates to soon visit with Ohio State men’s basketball
Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men’s basketball team have been busy this offseason as well, adding to the roster using both the transfer portal and traditional recruiting. The Buckeyes have recently been playing host to a handful of the nation’s top prospects, and the work is already paying dividends.Ohio State earned its first commitment in the 2025 earlier this month when four-star shooting guard Dorian Jones pledged to the Buckeyes. But the program is not finished there. Diebler and the staff will continue to host recruits, and on Monday they learned they will soon host two blue-chip prospects from Missouri.
Both four-star combo guard Davion Hannah (Branson, MO / Link Academy) and four-star center John Clark will soon take an official visit with the Buckeyes.
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DZ83CK
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Rumors are swirling that OSU is likely to add 1-2 more players for this upcoming season. Of course, one is likely to fit the billing of the developmental 4-year big man which was reportedly their intention months ago (it seems likely they will go the Euro route here). Then there is also a possibility they add another guard for this upcoming season (seemingly in response to the Chatman injury), but they only have one scholarship open, so I don't know how this is going to work. Suffice to say, I'd expect some commitment news within the next 2-3 weeks.
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ScriptOhio
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Ohio State Makes the Top Six for 2025 Four-Star Guard Kiyan Anthony, Son of Carmelo Anthony
Four-star 2025 guard Kiyan Anthony, whose father is NBA great Carmelo Anthony, includes OSU in his top six along with Auburn, Florida State, Rutgers, Syracuse and USC.
Ohio State Makes the Top Six for 2025 Four-Star Guard Kiyan Anthony, Son of Carmelo Anthony
Ohio State is in the running for the son of a basketball legend.
Kiyan Anthony, whose father is former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, included the Buckeyes in his top six schools released Thursday along with Auburn, Florida State, Rutgers, Syracuse and USC.
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Just sayin':
1) OK, I googled this and have no idea how accurate it is.
What is the NIL budget for Syracuse basketball?
Syracuse, Belzer said, has about a $2 million NIL budget for men's basketball, a figure he said ranks in the middle of the ACC pack.
2) Even though the family is (probably....
) very well off, I'll say the only chance any school other than Syracuse has is to offer significantly more NIL money than Syracuse offers and that may not even get him. It was reported that his father donated $3M to Syracuse basketball towards a new practice facility which is named after him.
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DZ83CK
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Ohio State Makes the Top Six for 2025 Four-Star Guard Kiyan Anthony, Son of Carmelo Anthony
Four-star 2025 guard Kiyan Anthony, whose father is NBA great Carmelo Anthony, includes OSU in his top six along with Auburn, Florida State, Rutgers, Syracuse and USC.www.elevenwarriors.com
Ohio State Makes the Top Six for 2025 Four-Star Guard Kiyan Anthony, Son of Carmelo Anthony
Ohio State is in the running for the son of a basketball legend.
Kiyan Anthony, whose father is former NBA star Carmelo Anthony, included the Buckeyes in his top six schools released Thursday along with Auburn, Florida State, Rutgers, Syracuse and USC.
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Just sayin':
1) OK, I googled this and have no idea how accurate it is.
What is the NIL budget for Syracuse basketball?
Syracuse, Belzer said, has about a $2 million NIL budget for men's basketball, a figure he said ranks in the middle of the ACC pack.
2) Even though the family is (probably....
Yeah, as much as his dad loves Syracuse, I'm not sure anyone else has a real chance here.
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