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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State basketball coach Jake Diebler describes one big change to enhance environment
Current Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler and Athletic Director Ross Bjork are looking to put a priority on improving the environment inside Value City Arena. Winning more games would certainly help, but even then, the Schottenstein Center just hasn't been as dynamic as what we saw in St. John Arena years ago. So, what exactly is going on to improve the environment and give the Buckeyes more of an advantage with a better fan experience? Is that occurring already? According to Diebler, it sure is. He spoke with the ESPN radio Columbus affiliate 97.1 The Fan, to discuss a couple of things that the program is working on now to make a noticeable difference. Not only is Ohio State trying to schedule more exciting nonconference home games to build some excitement, but there's some work being done to modernize things in the arena as well. You can hear Diebler discuss some of those things below in more depth and hope then hope that the administration continues these efforts. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State basketball coach Jake Diebler breaks down the game of freshman Mathieu Grujicic
What you saw from the Ohio State basketball team last season should look drastically different this season. It almost has to with a very disappointing season that saw the Buckeyes miss the NCAA Tournament for the third-straight year. There has been some significant roster turnover with a few key pieces returning, but with a lot of new faces. One of those new faces is freshman guard Mathieu Grujicik, who came all the way from Germany to the banks of the Olentangy to play for the Buckeyes. Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler has been taking to social media to provide some offseason updates and has, on occasion, broken down the playing ability and skills of some of the newcomers. And that's exactly what Diebler did this past week in his latest video. He talked about what Grujicik brings to the team, the mismatches he can create, and the elite shooting ability of the 6-foot, 6-inch combo guard. Take a look at the analysis from Diebler below and maybe you too will be as excited about his arrival as the coaching staff appears to be. We keep hearing a lot more optimism coming out of the Ohio State basketball offices this season, but we'll wait to see what kind of product the Buckeyes put on the field before getting too excited.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler provides summer program update
Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler provides summer program update The Ohio State basketball team has started its offseason workouts as it prepares to put the pieces in place for the 2025-2026 season. It welcomed in some former players the last few days for "Vet Week," has done a lot of five-on-five scrimmaging, gone through conditioning, and worked through many drills and skill development already. The hope is that this year is going to be much, much better than what we've seen over the last three years when the Buckeyes missed the NCAA Tournament. It'll be head coach Jake Diebler's second year, and he sorely needs to build some momentum to turn this program around and get it where everyone believes it should be. Diebler met with the media this week to provide an update on summer workouts, where the team stands, how the House Settlement impacts the program, and much more. We are sharing the entire video of the press conference thanks to the Columbus Dispatch, so you can get Diebler's full comments. Dielber and his staff have a good mix of returning scorers and new blood that will need to mix together and find the chemistry and identity to make a big leap forward. Whether or not that happens remains to be seen, but we're all here putting the optimism out in the universe hoping it all comes to fruition this season. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
USA Today
20-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler, former players, praise family culture, expectations at OSU
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler, former players, praise family culture, expectations at OSU The Ohio State basketball program welcomed in some former players for "Vet Week" over the last few days. It's been a great opportunity for the current players on the roster to connect with some of the legends and players that have donned the Scarlet and Gray in the past for some teaching, competition, and camaraderie. One of the things those close to and inside the program always appreciate is the expectations and the family culture through the years. It's clear that the expectations haven't been met over the last decade or so, but head coach Jake Diebler is trying to change that. One thing that has not waned is the family atmosphere, hence all of the former guys coming back to the banks of the Olentangy to be a part of this week. On Thursday, Diebler and the former players spoke to the current roster to let them know about being a part of an extended family and where the program should be going forward. It was a tough love type of moment, especially when the players talked. "The family part of this program is one of my favorite things. It's real," Diebler said. "When we're playing in -- I don't care where -- there's going to be former players in the building and always watching. Their care level is elite. Care just as much as these guys care, because if you do, we'll do something special ..."Many of the guys right here are the ones that put those numbers (accolades) on the wall. You getting to wear Ohio State is the privilege of a lifetime. And our job is just to hold you to that standard." You can watch the rest of the messaging, including guys like Scoonie Penn, D'Angelo Russel, and JJ Sullinger looking to hold the team accountable. Here's to hoping all of this messaging, optimism, and hard work translates to more wins this season, one that results in some of those special things Diebler and the former players were talking about. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Boom! Ohio State basketball gets commitment from European shooting guard
Boom! Ohio State basketball gets commitment from European shooting guard Boom! For a second day in a row, Ohio State basketball received another commitment for the upcoming year. This time, the Buckeyes went to Europe and snagged shooting guard Mathieu Grujicic from Germany. Just 17 years old, Grujicic played professionally for Barca 2, where he averaged nearly 13 points per game while adding 4.9 rebounds and two assists per game. He shot a healthy 34 percent from beyond the arc, giving the Buckeyes a much-needed shooting threat from deep. Of course, it will remain to be seen how much impact the youngster can have in year one, but having the professional experience under his belt may give him a bit of an advantage. Grujicic is the second European player to join Ohio State under head coach Jake Diebler's watch. He joins Croatian center Ivan Njegovan, who will be entering his sophomore year in Scarlet and Gray. Diebler is trying to build the type of roster he needs to run his system. Grujicic fits the bill, coming from a fast-paced system that looks to spread the floor. Fans are hoping to see a much-improved product in year two under Diebler's command.
