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Ohio State Basketball Buckeyes continue to strengthen ranks as Tanaya Beacham transfers to Columbus

The Ohio State Buckeyes women’s basketball team continues to add talent ahead of the 2020-21 season. On Tuesday head coach Kevin McGuff announced that Tanaya Beacham, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, has joined the program as a graduate transfer. Prior to her arrival in Central Ohio, Beacham played the...

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Ohio State Basketball Former Ohio State guard Samantha Prahalis named to Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame

You don’t have to reach back in the Ohio State history books to find an entry for Samantha Prahalis. The guard suited up for the Buckeyes from 2009 to 2012. Each time she played for the Scarlet and Gray fans were amazed by her crazy passing and accurate shooting....

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Ohio State Basketball Ohio State guard Janai Crooms announces move to Michigan State

Former Ohio State guard Janai Crooms intends to transfer to Michigan State to play for head coach Suze Merchant. Crooms made the announcement via her social media pages on Friday afternoon. You ready Spartan Nation ?? pic.twitter.com/tBl56oUBa2 — BlackLivesMatter✊? (@baystatejags3) May 29, 2020 The soon-to-be junior will have two...

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Ohio State Basketball Aaliyah Patty proud of Ohio State accomplishments but looking to the future

As the calendar turned to the month of March, the Ohio State women’s basketball team we’re getting into a groove. The Scarlet and Gray had momentum on its side, winning four of its last five contests before eventually falling to the Big Ten tournament champion Maryland Terrapins. Head coach...

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OSU Basketball Gaffney makes decision; Buckeyes get another grad transfer

Former OSU forward Alonzo Gaffney crams one down against Villanova on Nov. 13 in the Buckeyes’ 76-51 win. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Former Ohio State men’s basketball player Alonzo Gaffney has made his decision on whether or not to go pro: it’s a no. The true freshman...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes b-ball a muddled mess or better off?

The 19th-ranked Buckeyes huddle up before their showdown at home against No. 12 Maryland on Feb. 23. OSU won, 79-72. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   If one thing is certain during this time of uncertainty while virtually the entire country remains in-place, it’s that the Ohio State men’s...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes break out the broom against Wolverines

OSU guard Duane Washington, Jr. goes to the basket for two of his 20 points in the second of half of his team’s win against Michigan. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The Ohio State men’s basketball team did something against Michigan that they have not done in nearly...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes at .500 in B1G after win over Purdue

The Ohio State men’s basketball team is on somewhat of a roll as of late. The Buckeyes (17-8, 7-7 Big Ten) made it four wins out of their last five games after notching a solid 68-52 victory against Purdue (14-12, 7-8) on Saturday afternoon in Value City Arena. Ohio...

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OSU Basketball Holtmann, Carton’s mom sound off against haters

OSU true freshman guard D.J. Carton gets ready to crossover a defender during the second half of the Buckeyes’ game at home against Minnesota on Jan. 23. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   You can say what you want about this Ohio State men’s basketball team when it comes...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes beat Hoosiers for second straight win

The Ohio State bench erupts in celebration after Justin Ahrens’ third straight three-pointer in the second half of their win at home over Indiana. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The Ohio State men’s basketball team made it two wins a row after a victory over the visiting Indiana...

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OSU Basketball No revenge for Buckeyes in loss to Gophers

OSU forward Kaleb Wesson catches a double team from Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (right) and center Daniel Oturu (rear) during the second half of their game at Value City Arena. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   In what was being called a “revenge match” for the Ohio State men’s...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes out, Rutgers in AP top 25

OSU head coach Chris Holtmann reacts to his team’s play during the second half of their loss at Penn State on Saturday, Jan. 18. Photo by the Associated Press.   More than halfway through the 2019 -’20 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season, there are some teams sitting in...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes end skid; guards suspended; now and then parallels

Forward Kaleb Wesson hits a close jumper in the paint over Nebraska forward Yvan Ouedraogo during the second half of OSU’s win against the Cornhuskers. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The Game Despite being without two starting guards in Duane Washington, Jr. and Luther Muhammad due to suspension,...

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OSU Basketball Time to panic?

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann gives instructions to his team during the first half of their game against Wisconsin on Jan. 3. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.    Maybe??? Possibly?? Probably not? Right now it’s tough to say, though, whether or not it is time for Buckeye Nation...

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OSU Basketball Pesky Wisky Badger Buckeyes for second straight loss

OSU head coach reacts to a play during the second half of his team’s game at home against Wisconsin on Jan. 4. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Whenever Ohio State and Wisconsin knock knees on the hardcourt, you can pretty much always expect a knee-knocker. At least in...

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Ohio State Basketball Women’s Basketball open conference schedule against Purdue

It’s been no secret that the Ohio State Women’s Basketball team is enjoying success this season. Coming off a year which they went 14-15 (10-8), the Buckeyes have found success around a nucleus of young talent. Ohio State boast a record of 7-4 this season after playing one of...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes “loose and fearless” in win over Wildcats

OSU freshman guard DJ Cartons blocks Kentucky sophomore guard Ashton’s Hagans’ shot during the second half. Photo by John Locher/Associated Press.   If there’s one thing the fifth-ranked Ohio State men’s basketball team has proven up to this point in this season, it’s this: they belong. The Big Ten’s...

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OSU Basketball Wildcats still pose a threat?

Kentucky head coach John Calipari talks to guards Tyrese Maxey (3) and Ashton Hagans during their game against Utah Valley on Nov. 18. Photo by ALEX SLITZ/HERALD-LEADER.COM   That probably sounds like a stupid question. Kentucky is Kentucky. A blue blood program that always puts fear in the hearts...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes ‘relax’ in 2nd half for blowout win over Redhawks

OSU forward Kyle Young battles for a layup against Southeast Missouri State forward Isaiah Gable during the second half. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   On a night where Ohio State (10-1) shot lights out from the floor (58 percent, 48 percent three-pointers) yet committed a season-high 21 turnovers...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes become lucky No. 13 in road loss to Gophers

Minnesota guard Marcus Carr celebrates his team’s win over undefeated Ohio State after a career night. Photo by Harrison Barden/USA Today Sports.   Coming into Sunday night’s game between the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes and the lowly Minnesota Golden Gophers, 12 Big Ten games had been played in early...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes stay humble amid hype; Gophers preview

The Ohio State bench erupts in celebration late in the second half during their game against Penn State on Dec. 7. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Is the Ohio State men’s basketball team the real deal? After pulverizing a one-loss Penn State squad 106-74 at home this past...

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OSU Basketball DOMINATION

OSU forward Kyle Young battles UNC forward Garrison Brooks for a rebound during the first half. Photo by Gerry Broome/AP.   It’s probably safe to say that many in Buckeye Nation knew this year’s Ohio State men’s basketball team was pretty darn good. After getting gritty wins over Cincinnati...

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OSU Basketball Month of madness begins for Buckeyes; Tar Heels up first

OSU guard Duane Washington celebrates a win against Stetson on Nov. 18. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   For most people who “watch” college basketball, the season does not begin until the second weekend in March when the NCAA Tournament starts. When the season is almost over. March Madness...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes fend off Golden Flashes for win

OSU guard C.J. Walker attempts a lay-in during the second half against Kent State. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   In what was a physical, knee knocker of a game all night long between two undefeated teams, in the end it was the No. 10 Ohio State men’s basketball...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes bulldoze Hatters for 86-51 win

After another fast start, the 10th-ranked Ohio State men’s basketball team dominated the Stetson Hatters for an 86-51 win on Monday night at Value City Arena. They did not shoot as well as they did against Villanova, where they shot an amazing 60 percent from the field and 45...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes wallop Wildcats, 76-51

The Ohio State bench celebrates after an alley-oop from Kyle Young to D.J. Carton during the second half of their 76-51 win over Villanova. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   It did not take long for 16th-ranked Ohio State to assert their dominance over the 10th-rated Villanova Wildcats on...

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OSU Basketball Next up: ‘Nova

The Ohio State bench reacts after guard Luther Muhammad’s three-pointer put the Buckeyes ahead 53-45 midway through the second half in their home opener last week against Cincinnati. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   After a convincing win over UMass-Lowell on Sunday afternoon precipitated by yet another slow start,...

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OSU Basketball Young’s career night boosts Buckeyes over Bearcats

Forward Kyle Young scores two of his career-high 14 points in OSU’s season-opening win against Cincinnati. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The last time the Ohio State men’s basketball team hosted the Cincinnati Bearcats, their southern brethren got the best of them, 33-17. That was to open the...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes, Bearcats Round Two

Head coach Chris Holtmann gives his team some support during their exhibition game against Cedarville on Oct. 30. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   In only the 12th time in school history, the Ohio State and Cincinnati men’s basketball teams are squaring up on the hard court once again...

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OSU Basketball OSU freshmen, Cedarville postgame, pt. 2

Here’s a look at the latest freshmen class (ranked No. 14) for the Ohio State men’s basketball team, taking part in their first group interview session of the year after their 95-52 win in an exhibition game against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets.

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OSU Basketball OSU freshmen, Cedarville postgame, pt. 1

  Here’s a look at the latest freshmen class (ranked No. 14) for the Ohio State men’s basketball team, taking part in their first group interview session of the year after their 95-52 win in an exhibition game against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets.

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes sting Yellow Jackets in exhibition

Freshman point guard D.J. Carton gets ready to hammer down two of his 15 points on the night during OSU’s exhibition game against Cedarville University. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Despite a sluggish start and at one point, a questionable outcome, the Ohio State men’s basketball team did...

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OSU Basketball Rankings out; Wesson on watch list

Guards Musa Jallow (left) and Luther Muhammad (center left), former point guard C.J. Jackson (center right) and forward Kaleb Wesson (right) all talk with assistant coach Terry Johnson before tipoff of last year’s home game versus Northwestern. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   On Monday, the Associated Press released...

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OSU Basketball Buckeye named to B1G preseason honor

Forward Kaleb Wesson gets two of his 12 points on this layup during last year’s exhibition against UNC Pembroke. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   It might be hard for anyone in Buckeye Nation to think about anything but football right now and understandably, it’s for good reason. Ohio...

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OSU baskeball Day-to-day, no expectations for Buckeyes

OSU head coach Chris Holtmann directs his team during the second half against Syracuse last year. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   When it comes to this year’s Ohio State men’s basketball team, don’t expect too much. Because when it comes to expectations, there are none. At least that’s...

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OSU Basketball B1G/ACC tip times announced

OSU head coach Chris Holtmann signals a play to his team during the second half of last year’s game against Iowa. The Buckeyes won, 90-70. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   For the last few months, Ohio State men’s hoops fans knew the Buckeyes would be taking on North...

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OSU basketball Dials back at OSU

Former Ohio State basketball player Terence Dials. Photo credit to Alchetron.com.   It looks like another former Buckeye is coming back home. Just announced on Wednesday afternoon by Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann, he is adding former center Terrance Dials to his coaching staff. “I couldn’t be...

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OSU basketball Full 2019-’20 schedule is out

Justin Ahrens and Andre Wesson celebrate during the first half of last year’s home game against Purdue. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Last week, the Ohio State men’s basketball team released their upcoming non-conference schedule with the Big Ten schedule to be released later. Now Buckeyes hardcourt fans...

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OSU basketball OSU men’s 2019 b-ball schedule is out

The bench erupts during the second half against Wisconsin on March 10. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   It may only be the middle of August and many in Buckeye Nation are getting ready for football. However, it’s never too early to start thinking about basketball and on Monday,...

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Ohio State Basketball Ohio State Women’s Basketball to play Louisville in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

The Ohio State Women’s Basketball team will face one of the premier teams in Women’s Basketball when Louisville comes to Value City Arena on Dec. 5th. The game will be played as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. It marks the third meeting between the two programs, with the...

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Ohio State Basketball Ohio State can’t provide answer against Morehead State, lose 71-61

The Ohio State Women’s Basketball team began postseason play in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Wednesday evening, welcoming the Morehead State Eagles to Value City Arena. The Buckeyes came into Wednesday’s contest winners of five of their last seven games. It was a difficult beginning to the game...

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Ohio State Basketball Ohio State guard Carmen Grande earns All-American honors

Coming into this season, Ohio State guard Carmen Grande had some tremendous shoes to fill. The native of Madrid, Spain was tasked with filling the void left by the second highest scoring player in NCAA history Kelsey Mitchell. Transferring in from Ball State, the Buckeyes received the NCAA’s active...

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Ohio State Basketball Dorka Juhász named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

It’s been a great week for Ohio State Women’s Basketball and freshman forward Dorka Juhász. The forward  played a huge role in Ohio State’s victory against Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon, scoring 21 points and collecting 15 rebounds. The strong performance capping off a great week for the Hungarian forward....

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Ohio State Basketball Buckeyes don’t waver in the face of adversity, earn 70-68 victory over Wisconsin

One game removed from its best defensive performance of the season against Rutgers, the Ohio State Buckeyes returned to Value City Arena Sunday afternoon to take on the Wisconsin Badgers. It’s the first of two meetings between the squads in eleven days. A win for either team would create...

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Ohio State Basketball The losing streak continues as Ohio State falls to Purdue 79-67

With a strong start beginning to feel like a distant memory, the Ohio State Buckeyes are in the midst of adversity. The Scarlet and Gray are losers of four straight, and will be without sophomore forward Kyle Young indefinitely due to a stress fracture in his lower right leg....

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