Adam Jardy
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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.
Jerry Lucas called it "the highest honor I’ve ever gotten in my life." Here's what it was like when #OhioState unveiled his statue outside Value City Arena and why the ball is coming off his hand in a specific way: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
On memorable evening, Ohio State pays tribute to Jerry Lucas with statue unveiling
All-time program great Jerry Lucas enjoyed an emotional evening as Ohio State unveiled his statue outside Value City Arena.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Jerry Lucas called it "the highest honor I’ve ever gotten in my life." Here's what it was like when #OhioState unveiled his statue outside Value City Arena and why the ball is coming off his hand in a specific way: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
At Jerry Lucas' statue unveiling, #OhioState coach Jake Diebler gave an update on Devin Royal (hip) availability for Notre Dame: "Certainly hopeful, and prayerful, and all that. He’s making progress. It’s too early for me to stamp it one way or another, but he’s progressing."
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
At Jerry Lucas' statue unveiling, #OhioState coach Jake Diebler gave an update on Devin Royal (hip) availability for Notre Dame: "Certainly hopeful, and prayerful, and all that. He’s making progress. It’s too early for me to stamp it one way or another, but he’s progressing."
One day after signing for #OhioState, Anthony Thompson took to the court for Western Reserve Academy. I drove up to Hudson, Ohio, to talk with the #Buckeyes' five-star signee about his future, his decision and his relationship w/Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
After signing for Ohio State, five-star forward Anthony Thompson has prolific game
After Anthony Thompson signed for Ohio State, the five-star forward helped lead his prep team to a lopsided win. Here's why Thompson said he picked OSU.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
One day after signing for #OhioState, Anthony Thompson took to the court for Western Reserve Academy. I drove up to Hudson, Ohio, to talk with the #Buckeyes' five-star signee about his future, his decision and his relationship w/Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
And yes, the Clippers exist. They are an institution that is annually one of the best-attended teams in the country. Adding or losing a team won't impact them at all.
Just thinking out loud, but MLS moving to a winter calendar leaves a gaping summer sports vacancy in Columbus. We need a WNBA team more than ever.
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
And yes, the Clippers exist. They are an institution that is annually one of the best-attended teams in the country. Adding or losing a team won't impact them at all.
Just thinking out loud, but MLS moving to a winter calendar leaves a gaping summer sports vacancy in Columbus. We need a WNBA team more than ever.
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just thinking out loud, but MLS moving to a winter calendar leaves a gaping summer sports vacancy in Columbus. We need a WNBA team more than ever.
Hey #OhioState #Buckeyes fans...I went to Hudson, Ohio, last night to watch five-star 2026 signee Anthony Thompson play and talk to him about his commitment. Look for that story later this morning.
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Hey #OhioState #Buckeyes fans...I went to Hudson, Ohio, last night to watch five-star 2026 signee Anthony Thompson play and talk to him about his commitment. Look for that story later this morning.
Video! #OhioState #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler previews IU Indy season opener, recaps the preseason, shares thoughts on the coaches' challenge rule this year and updates the health of his team: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Ohio State's Jake Diebler previews season opener against IU Indy, updates team health
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler looks ahead to the season opener against IU Indy and recaps the preseason in his Oct. 31, 2025 press conference.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Video! #OhioState #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler previews IU Indy season opener, recaps the preseason, shares thoughts on the coaches' challenge rule this year and updates the health of his team: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
It's officially reached that point of the preseason where I am immediately recalling specific stats for individual players from last year without having to look them up.
It's time to play some games.
It's time to play some games.
October 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It's officially reached that point of the preseason where I am immediately recalling specific stats for individual players from last year without having to look them up.
It's time to play some games.
It's time to play some games.
Hey #OhioState #Buckeyes hoops fans...I'll be recording our annual over-under season podcast tonight and I need your help. Please send me your over-under suggestions and we'll analyze them on the pod and revisit them at season's end. Let's have some fun with this!
October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Hey #OhioState #Buckeyes hoops fans...I'll be recording our annual over-under season podcast tonight and I need your help. Please send me your over-under suggestions and we'll analyze them on the pod and revisit them at season's end. Let's have some fun with this!
What will look and sound different at #OhioState basketball games this year? Quite a bit, it turns out, and I talked with #Buckeyes AD Ross Bjork for the rundown on all the gameday changes for 2025-26 and beyond:
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What changes have Ohio State AD Ross Bjork helped make for home basketball games?
After making investments and upgrades to Value City Arena, Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork is hoping fans will have a new game experience.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
What will look and sound different at #OhioState basketball games this year? Quite a bit, it turns out, and I talked with #Buckeyes AD Ross Bjork for the rundown on all the gameday changes for 2025-26 and beyond:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
#OhioState helped shape Jeff Boals's coaching career. Now the Ohio alumnus and 2x captain leads the Bobcats against the #Buckeyes in Sunday's exhibition game. I caught up w/the coach Jake Diebler described as a "mentor" as his return to campus approaches: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Former Ohio State assistant Jeff Boals bringing Ohio Bobcats to Columbus in exhibition
Ohio's Jeff Boals coached at Ohio State for seven years, and now he's bringing his alma mater back to campus for an exhibition game
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October 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#OhioState helped shape Jeff Boals's coaching career. Now the Ohio alumnus and 2x captain leads the Bobcats against the #Buckeyes in Sunday's exhibition game. I caught up w/the coach Jake Diebler described as a "mentor" as his return to campus approaches: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
So what went into Anthony Thompson's decision to pick #OhioState? I spoke with his coach for some insight into how it all happened for the #Buckeyes.
“He never felt or viewed himself as an option at Ohio State; he viewed himself as a priority.”
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
“He never felt or viewed himself as an option at Ohio State; he viewed himself as a priority.”
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Anthony Thompson's coach explains why the five-star forward committed to Ohio State
Ohio State landed its first five-star prospect in more than a decade. Here's why coach Matt Garvey said Anthony Thompson picked the Buckeyes.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
So what went into Anthony Thompson's decision to pick #OhioState? I spoke with his coach for some insight into how it all happened for the #Buckeyes.
“He never felt or viewed himself as an option at Ohio State; he viewed himself as a priority.”
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
“He never felt or viewed himself as an option at Ohio State; he viewed himself as a priority.”
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
On Ryan Day's radio show, #OhioState men's basketball coach Jake Diebler said Colin White "is getting healthier" and said #Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly hit three 3-pointers in last weekend's (shh!) secret scrimmage at Tennessee.
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
On Ryan Day's radio show, #OhioState men's basketball coach Jake Diebler said Colin White "is getting healthier" and said #Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly hit three 3-pointers in last weekend's (shh!) secret scrimmage at Tennessee.
This is annually one of my favorite stories of the year. I poll the #Buckeyes during the preseason for their votes on the best shooter, passer, dunker and dresser, and it gives us some real insight into #OhioState.
Here are this year's answers: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Here are this year's answers: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Who is Ohio State's best shooter? Dunker? Dresser? The Buckeyes sound off in annual poll
In the annual preseason poll conducted of Ohio State men's basketball players, see who earned the most votes from their teammates for 2025-26.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This is annually one of my favorite stories of the year. I poll the #Buckeyes during the preseason for their votes on the best shooter, passer, dunker and dresser, and it gives us some real insight into #OhioState.
Here are this year's answers: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Here are this year's answers: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
We all think we know Bruce Thornton pretty well by now, right? Turns out, as the #OhioState senior approaches the season, he's made a few changes.
Meet the lighter, freer, trash-talking #Buckeyes captain:
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Meet the lighter, freer, trash-talking #Buckeyes captain:
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Ohio State's Bruce Thornton talking trash, playing freer and ready for his senior year
Bruce Thornton's had three memorable years at Ohio State. As he prepares for his senior year, Thornton is bringing a new attitude to the court -- and talking a little trash, too.
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October 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We all think we know Bruce Thornton pretty well by now, right? Turns out, as the #OhioState senior approaches the season, he's made a few changes.
Meet the lighter, freer, trash-talking #Buckeyes captain:
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Meet the lighter, freer, trash-talking #Buckeyes captain:
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This was a fun piece to write because I learned a few things in the process. Appreciate the insight from the Big Ten's coaches on this.
The Big Ten men's basketball tournament will expand to 18 teams, but the women's will not. That was a calculated choice by the league's coaches.
Here's why the Big Ten women's basketball tournament is not expanding to 18 teams
The Big Ten men's basketball tournament will expand to 18 teams, but the women's will not. That was a calculated choice by the league's coaches.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This was a fun piece to write because I learned a few things in the process. Appreciate the insight from the Big Ten's coaches on this.
The road to recovery from a torn ACL is significant. As he makes his way back toward the court, here's how a bracelet around his wrist has helped remind #OhioState's
Josh Ojianwuna what matters most. Plus, the latest on the health of the #Buckeyes transfer: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Josh Ojianwuna what matters most. Plus, the latest on the health of the #Buckeyes transfer: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State center Josh Ojianwuna staying rooted in faith as status for season uncertain
As Ohio State center Josh Ojianwuna recovers from a knee injury, the big guy is clinging to his faith to get through the rehab process.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The road to recovery from a torn ACL is significant. As he makes his way back toward the court, here's how a bracelet around his wrist has helped remind #OhioState's
Josh Ojianwuna what matters most. Plus, the latest on the health of the #Buckeyes transfer: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Josh Ojianwuna what matters most. Plus, the latest on the health of the #Buckeyes transfer: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
#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...
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.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:10 AM
#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...
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.
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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.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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.
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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.
October 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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.
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...
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
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September 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
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?
September 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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?
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.
September 17, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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.
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.
September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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.
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...
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?
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September 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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...