Bucketheads Episode 203! We talked with native Pittsburgher Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets about Jimmie Williams, how he will fit in at Ohio State, and his impressions of Jimmie's 1 year at Duquesne. open.spotify.com/episode/3KGd...

Since committing to Ohio State in November, 2027 combo guard LJ Smith has jumped from 35 to 23 in 247Sports composite rankings and is now a five-star recruit. Highest rated guard commit for Ohio State since D'Angelo Russell. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

My first crack at a 2026-27 depth chart for Ohio State men's basketball. Who starts at center? Who backs up which spots? Nearly 2000 words on a roster that looks fairly set. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Bucketheads Episode 2️⃣🅾️2️⃣: •Jimmie/Himmie Williams excels at things Mobley and Pippen aren't as great at, which is good. •Jalen Reece star potential - go get that guy. • Golf - still super hard! open.spotify.com/episode/3s25...

Bucketheads Episode 2️⃣🅾️1️⃣: Why I am underwhelmed with what Ohio State has done this spring but not making any big conclusions yet. Plus, players that we think Ohio State should seriously pursue, including Abdi Bashir and Azavier "Stink" Robinson. open.spotify.com/episode/7lEz...

Bucketheads Episode 200 ‼️🥳 Ohio State's bench left in a mass exodus on Easter weekend... 🐣🐰 So what now? Rob Wright? Isaiah Denis? Devin Brown? Jalen Haralson? open.spotify.com/episode/5KGQ...

Column: Devin Royal's departure was likely the product of a numbers crunch, and that's okay. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

"He took care of us. He had snacks in the pantry... if I needed to work out, he would drive me to the gym to get shots up." After losing in the NCAA Tournament, John Mobley Jr. and Amare Bynum showed some love to their now-former teammate Bruce Thornton. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Just a note that, Ohio State fans are very lucky to have @thomascostello.bsky.social covering the women's team. Outside of football and men's basketball, coverage can often be sparse for other teams. Thomas does a great job, it really committed, and makes it a lot easier to follow the team.

Nielsen released the top markets for men and women’s college basketball ratings: 1. Louisville, KY 2. Indianapolis, IN 3. Hartford & New Haven, CT 4, Columbus, OH 5. Detroit, MI 6. Milwaukee, WI 7. Dayton, OH 8. Cincinnati, OH 9. Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN 10 Greensboro & Winston-Salem, NC

Feels like no Big Ten arena has given Ohio State more issues than the Xfinity Center. They never win there. Well, time to face the boogeyman. open.spotify.com/episode/6xCf...

Certain teams getting hot can help Ohio State down the stretch. Here's a breakdown of which games on Ohio State's resume could potentially reclassify up or down a "quad" in the coming weeks. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Good Hoops Morning: Good on Good? Wisconsin loves to jack 3s, Ohio State has guarded the line pretty well. Something's gotta give. open.spotify.com/episode/71xn...

If John Mobley continues to play like this and Bruce Thornton can just keep being Bruce Thornton, Ohio State is going to be a spicy 10 or 11-seed that teams aren't going to want to draw in the tournament. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Bucketheads 188: Two-game roadie starting with Wisconsin and ending with Maryland. Maryland is a non-negotiable win. Wisconsin, maybe less so. Taison Chatman, welcome to the party. open.spotify.com/episode/5JnC...

Ohio State has business to attend to tonight before heading to Ann Arbor. Let's talk about the Gophers. And psst! Tickets for tonight's game are super cheap. open.spotify.com/episode/3BgQ...

Good Hoops Morning: A quick episode on Puff Johnson, Ohio State's upcoming schedule, and why UCLA will be a bigger challenge than Oregon or Washington was. open.spotify.com/episode/5Sro...

Ohio State says they emphasize "paint-touch threes" but in the second half against Washington they refused to actually do that. Let's break down the three-possession stretch that likely cost the #Buckeyes the game on Sunday night. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Here's the play that ultimately took Christoph Tilly out of the game Sunday night. Kepnang gets an elbow up by his ribs, called for an illegal screen. TBD on how much time Tilly will miss.

Good Hoops Morning: Washington could be without Wesley Yates and/or Desmond Claude tonight. If that's the case, it totally changes how I think about this game. open.spotify.com/episode/3Kyp...

Here is your PAC-12 After Dark preview pod. Bill Walton would love this shit. Must-win game for Oregon after they lost to Rutgers. Maybe not a must-win for Ohio State, but things could start getting sticky with a loss. open.spotify.com/episode/7ptp...

Could Monday night be a potential letdown spot for Nebraska? Here's a 30-ish minute long preview of tonight's game between the undefeated Cornhuskers and Ohio State: open.spotify.com/episode/6FVG...

The Brutus teletubbies sun rises..... Here's a quick 20 or so minutes on today's game against Rutgers, including broadcast info and a narrow path to victory for Rutgers. open.spotify.com/episode/4VtH...

May I intetest you in a Tuesday Matinee? Ohio State needs to learn how to shoot again, Grambling State might be just the thing they need. A brief 20 minute preview to get you fired up for a SWAC battle: open.spotify.com/episode/0DgS...

Are there reasons for optimism if you're Ohio State? How much does getting Seth Trimble back boost UNC? A quick rundown on today's game against No. 12 UNC open.spotify.com/episode/0IOk...

Talked with the OG Carolina kid, Tate Frazier, this week about Ohio State vs Carolina. Plenty of Bruce Thornton and Caleb Wilson. A little Cookout and Bojangles. open.spotify.com/episode/2VXo...

Ohio State isn't just facing a tall team on Saturday, they're facing the tallest team. Three guys 6'10" or taller in the starting lineup. Could cause some issues. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Good Hoops Morning: Northwestern has beaten Ohio State by 20+ each of the last two times they've played. Can Ohio State get off the mat and win a road game today? open.spotify.com/episode/18ps...

I was one of 2 Ohio State media members at the Pitt game last weekend. This week on LGHL's "Bucketheads" Podcast, I talked about how defensive rebounding crushed Ohio State against Pitt, how some programs make it a non-negotiable while others clearly do not. open.spotify.com/episode/14hG...

A quick preview pod on Pitt before I hit the highway. The Panthers' average possession is nearly 19 seconds - will they be able to pull Ohio State in the muck and play a game in the 50s/60s? open.spotify.com/episode/5wPu...

Last year on Black Friday, Ohio State lost to Pitt on a buzzer-beater at home. They have not forgotten. "We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot." www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Full press conference from last night's Mount St. Mary's game last night - John Mobley Jr. Has clearly not forgotten about last year's Pitt game. open.spotify.com/episode/6dCz...

A longer and slightly more festive game story tonight - recapping Ohio State's lopsided win over Mount St. Mary's using just Thanksgiving dishes www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

A quick morning episode on tonight's game against Mount St. Mary's - a school that I knew existed but had no clue where it was located until today. open.spotify.com/episode/5gw7...

Bruce Thornton got a breather against Western Michigan, but more importantly-- what is Taison Chatman's role right now? That and more in backcourt breakdown. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Board Men Get Paid: Tilly's eternal green light from three, Royal comes back and plays 33 minutes, and holy hell, that Bynum dunk 😳 www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

💥🏀 BOOM 🏀💥 Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027. Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

This week on Episode 178 of Bucketheads, Justin explains elevator screens to me because I am a simpleton. We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role. open.spotify.com/episode/3M0U...

Happy game day. Ohio State takes on Western Michigan tonight -- with a win, the #Buckeyes will be 5-0 for the first time since 2020. Let's talk about it 📣 open.spotify.com/episode/1RDQ...

John Mobley Jr. Is struggling right now, especially on two-point tries. His coaches know he will shake out of it soon. In the meantime, he is still making winning plays. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Scarlet script Buckeyes at center court.

National championship rematch, but on the hardwood: Ohio State welcomes Markus Burton and Notre Dame this afternoon. Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup: open.spotify.com/episode/2GND...

Fun Belt vs Big Ten action on a Tuesday, we are blessed 🙏

Board Men Get Paid: Tilly already blowing past his career highs in everything, Royal has a naggy hip, more minutes for Bynum Tuesday? www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Good (Hoops) Morning everyone. The Buckeyes face App State tonight, and I've got a 15-minute pregame primer for you all to be fully prepared. Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun? open.spotify.com/episode/241M...

Bruce Thornton looked like a NPOY candidate last week and John Mobley is quietly averaging 17 & 6. That and more in the first Backcourt Breakdown of the year. www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...

Come for the morning basketball briefing. Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.

Launched a new project at LGHL this morning called "Good Hoops Morning" Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game. Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it. open.spotify.com/episode/4MbT...

This seat should have been flagged as "obstructed view" imo