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Ohio State men's basketball beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch. Oasis enthusiast. Husband, dad and Christian. In eternal search of a great local record store.

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Injuries leave Ohio State men's basketball short-handed in practice Here's what it was like for Ohio State's five-man contingent to experience Big Ten men's basketball media day in the outskirts of Chicago.

#OhioState is suddenly shorthanded in practice. Why did the #Buckeyes bring four guys to Big Ten media day? What did Bruce Thornton say that had John Mobley cracking up? Here's my first of many stories from today's event: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

10.10.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
After injury hampers offseason, Ohio State's Colin White making up for lost time He was a rotation player when healthy, but an injury-affected offseason has Ohio State sophomore Colin White still trying to get back to full availability.

It’s been nearly a year since a hard foul sent him sprawling. After injury hampered his offseason, #OhioState's Colin White is trying to make up for lost time with the #Buckeyes.

www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

07.10.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Time to start breaking it all down. Spoke with pretty much the entire #OhioState roster, then we had a 40-minute press conference with Jake Diebler. Tons of content to come, #Buckeyes fans.

01.10.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Here are 4 preseason position battles to watch for Ohio State men's basketball As the Ohio State men's basketball team makes its way through the preseason, here are four positional battles to keep an eye on

We're one week into the preseason for the #OhioState #Buckeyes men's basketball team. We all have a pretty good guess at who will start this year, but here are four position battles that I think are especially worth watching in the coming weeks: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

30.09.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hope you've all been well. Back at it after a few days off for knee surgery. #OhioState #Buckeyes men's basketball media day is Wednesday. Lots to do in the next few days. What do you want to learn about this week?

29.09.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Will talk about this on my next podcast, which will be recorded Wednesday, but I am more and more impressed with Ohio State's frontcourt each time I see the Buckeyes.

17.09.2025 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A player I have been hearing encouraging things about as the #OhioState #Buckeyes prepare for the start of fall practice: Ivan Njegovan, who has evidently taken big steps this offseason.

15.09.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sir, I would like to subscribe to your newsletter on this topic.

12.09.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
After unveiling statue, will Ohio State's marching band let Jerry Lucas dot the 'i'? Ohio State is honoring Jerry Lucas this fall. Will the marching band follow suit and ask him to dot the 'i' in Script Ohio?

He'll get a statue outside of Value City Arena. Now, will #OhioState #Buckeyes legend Jerry Lucas get to dot the 'i' at a football game? That's up to the band director. Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

09.09.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I miss ticket stubs. Really wish I had ones from my two Oasis concerts this summer.

08.09.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Ohio State to unveil Jerry Lucas statue outside Value City Arena this fall The Ohio State men's basketball program will honor one of it's all-time greats with the first-ever statue outside Value City Arena.

Scoop: On Nov. 14 at 4 p.m., #OhioState will unveil a statue of all-time #Buckeyes great Jerry Lucas outside Value City Arena: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

08.09.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooh, she's a fantastic choice.

04.09.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brandon Flowers?

04.09.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

As far as I'm concerned, you're both legends, but his museum gives him the edge...

03.09.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I think they heard me on stage.

02.09.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was lucky enough to get to see Oasis twice this summer, once on the opening night in Cardiff and then Sunday night in New Jersey with my 11-year-old son.
What an unbelievable experience each show was. So much communal joy. Oasis rules, man.

02.09.2025 12:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
As fall gets underway, here's one thought for all 14 Ohio State men's basketball players With the start of the fall semester, here is one thought on all 14 players currently on the Ohio State men's basketball roster.

#OhioState has 14 players on campus as fall semester has gotten underway. Here's one thought on all 14 #Buckeyes as we inch closer to the start of practice: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

02.09.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
From ticket stubs to selfies to autographs, Ohio State men's basketball fan Mike Knapp has it all Collecting is a passion for Mike Knapp, and the Ohio State men's basketball superfan has amassed a collection impressive enough to open a museum.

Gannett is running an "Ultimate Fan" competition, but they should shut it down because I've got the biggest fan right here. On top of being a great guy, Mike Knapp could easily open his own #OhioState #Buckeyes hoops museum. Get to know him: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

02.09.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
As Ohio State basketball season looms, Brandon Noel working on self-belief, mental game Before getting to Ohio State, Brandon Noel starred at Wright State. Get to know how Noel grew as a player and what he's still working on.

What kind of player did #OhioState get in Wright State transfer Brandon Noel? I talked with his former WSU coach, #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler and Noel for a look at who he is and where he's still growing:

www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

26.08.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep.

26.08.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's how Ohio State's Gabe Cupps helped his family surprise sister Ally with a new car Here's the story of how Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps used his NIL money to help his family buy his sister, Ally, a new vehicle.

#OhioState's Gabe Cupps and his parents surprised his sister with a new car this weekend. Here's how the #Buckeyes guard was able to help make it happen, a look at the bond between Gabe and his sister, Ally, and the lessons learned from parents Betsy and Brook: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

29.07.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LJ Smith, a top-30 guard in 2027 class, to visit Ohio State men's basketball in August Ohio State will host top-30 2027 guard LJ Smith on an early August visit, and Smith will bring ties to Ohio with him to campus.

#OhioState will host top-30 2027 recruit LJ Smith this weekend, and it turns out that the North Carolina guard has some ties to Ohio. New #Buckeyes recruiting story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

29.07.2025 12:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'll have a story soon on 2027 recruit Geren Holmes, who recently earned an #OhioState scholarship offer. Native Ohioan.

24.07.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What has summer been like for Ohio State so far? Podcast Episode Β· BuckeyeXtra Basketball Podcast Β· 07/22/2025 Β· 38m

Podcast! I’m back from vacation so let’s talk about the last month of #OhioState hoops, some #Buckeyes recruiting and, at the end, that Oasis concert I got to witness: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

22.07.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember being 17 years old and going to Ozzfest 2001 at Blossom to see, among others, the reunited Black Sabbath. Ozzy seemed otherworldly, like someone who wasn't on the same earthly plane as the rest of us.

So glad I got to see that show. Sad day today.

22.07.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The plan is to podcast sometime by midweek and I'll definitely talk Oasis at the end.

21.07.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, hello again everybody. I'm back from the greatest concert I'll assuredly ever attend and then a family trip to the beach. I trust you've all been well. Oasis rules.

21.07.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

In 10 days now 😎

24.06.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fair point. My interview with Bjork was exclusively men's basketball-focused. Sorry.

24.06.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork: Jake Diebler, Buckeyes ready to build on lessons Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork discussed a wide range of men's basketball topics in an interview with The Dispatch.

What does #OhioState athletic director Ross Bjork think of where the #Buckeyes men's basketball program is and? What does he see as the expectations for men's hoops, and what did he make of Jake Diebler's first year as head coach? Here's what Bjork told me: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...

24.06.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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