Basketball

The Ohio State men’s basketball program announced its Big Ten schedule for the 2019-20 season, which includes a tough nonconference slate.

📅 Our schedule is set❗

Check out our @bigten schedule for this coming season. Should be a fun year 💪

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— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) August 23, 2019

The Buckeyes open their Big Ten slate against Penn State on Dec. 7 at the Schottenstein Center, followed by a trip to Minnesota to take on the Golden Read More

The Ohio State basketball team returned to its former stomping grounds, St. John Arena, for one game last season. And though the Buckeyes wore throwback uniforms to commemorate the event, one thing was missing: a matching court.

Ohio State — which has played most of its games at the Read More

Although former Ohio State point guards C.J. Jackson and Keyshawn Woods were not selected in June’s NBA draft, their professional basketball careers will continue after they signed contracts this month to play in Europe.

Congratulations to Buckeyes @C_Jack13 and @KeyshawnWoods1 on officially signing their Pro contracts!

— Chris Holtmann (@ChrisHoltmann) August 15, 2019

Jackson will play for Köping Basket — also known as the Köping Stars — of Read More

Meechie Johnson, a four-star combo guard from Garfield Heights committed to Ohio State, via a video on his father’s Twitter account.

Blessed day for me and my family! I would like to take the time to thank ALL of the coaches who ever texted, called and offered my son. We’re truly blessed and grateful. With that being said, Meechie committed to The Ohio State University. Go BUCKS, we are staying home! pic.twitter.com/UpBaYL3hx3

— Demetrius Johnson (@HWBBall15) August 13, 2019

Johnson is the No. 3 overall prospect in the state of Ohio, joining four-star forward Kalen Etzler — the state’s No. 7 recruit — as the second Read More

The Ohio State basketball team on Monday afternoon officially announced its non-conference schedule for the 2019-20 season.

The Buckeyes open their difficult slate against Cincinnati at Value City Arena on Nov. 6, the second game of a home-and-home series that began one year ago (a 64-56 Ohio State win).

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Although Aaron Craft, William Buford, David Lighty, Jared Sullinger and Jon Diebler never won a national championship at Ohio State, they won The Basketball Tournament.

Winning The Basketball Tournament earned the former Buckeyes significantly more than a national title would have, however, $2 million more, to be exact.

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Carmen’s Crew — a team comprised primarily of former Ohio State basketball players — knocked off the Marquette alumni Golden Eagles, 66-60, to win The Basketball Tournament and its $2 million cash prize on Tuesday evening.

Forward William Buford hit two free throws to win the game under the Elam Read More

After two seasons as the director of recruiting and player development at Ohio State, Scoonie Penn has accepted a job as an assistant coach with the Memphis Grizzlies.

He’ll join head coach Taylor Jenkins and assistants Niele Ivey, Brad Jones, David McClure, Vitaly Potapenko and Neven Spahija on the Memphis Read More

Carmen’s Crew, a collection of Ohio State alumni, defeated four-time defending The Basketball Tournament champions Overseas Elite, 71-66, on Sunday afternoon. Overseas Elite entered the contest having won 29-straight games in the tournament.

Previously known as Scarlet & Gray, Carmen’s Crew features former Buckeyes Aaron Craft, David Lighty, John Diebler Read More

Ohio State women’s basketball associate head coach Patrick Klein resigned in a letter to the university.

The Department of Athletics released the following statement:

“Ohio State is investigating allegations of violations of NCAA rules and university policy within the women’s basketball program. The university has notified the NCAA. On Friday, Read More