Ohio State basketball team is fully in desperation mode

Feb 14, 2026; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Amare Bynum (1) and center Ivan Njegovan (7) steal the ball from Virginia Cavaliers center Johann Gruenloh (17) during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images | Steve Roberts-Imagn ImagesThe Ohio State basketball program had a real shot to beat Virginia on Saturday. It really looked like the Buckeyes were going to finally get the signature win that they so desperately needed. Instead, they fell apart at the end of the game, as they have done so many times.

Now that the Ohio State Buckeyes don't have Juni Mobley to help carry the offense, the Buckeyes are in even bigger trouble.…