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Ohio State basketball program to host in-state opponent for exhibition

Fansided | July 29, 2025

Related Topics: The Ohio State University, Jake Diebler, Bruce Thornton

The Ohio State basketball team will host another in-state opponent in an exhibition free for the fans.

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) celebrates after defeating Maryland Terrapins 73-70 at Value City Arena on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State basketball program is gearing up for what will be a critical season for Jake Diebler. It will be his second full season as a head coach, and he has to figure out how to get his team into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

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