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.
A few fun facts about #OhioState's looming game vs. Penn State on Mon:
-PSU got to town last night, beating the storm
-FS1 has had to make a change in announcers, but otherwise broadcast crew is set
-#Buckeyes practiced early today before Level 3 issued. Coaches picked players up.
-PSU got to town last night, beating the storm
-FS1 has had to make a change in announcers, but otherwise broadcast crew is set
-#Buckeyes practiced early today before Level 3 issued. Coaches picked players up.
January 25, 2026 at 7:54 PM
A few fun facts about #OhioState's looming game vs. Penn State on Mon:
-PSU got to town last night, beating the storm
-FS1 has had to make a change in announcers, but otherwise broadcast crew is set
-#Buckeyes practiced early today before Level 3 issued. Coaches picked players up.
-PSU got to town last night, beating the storm
-FS1 has had to make a change in announcers, but otherwise broadcast crew is set
-#Buckeyes practiced early today before Level 3 issued. Coaches picked players up.
#OhioState has struggled with home attendance this men's basketball season. I talked with #Buckeyes AD Ross Bjork for his thoughts on what's going on and how OSU can draw bigger crowds.
"It's not just one thing," he told me.
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"It's not just one thing," he told me.
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Ohio State AD Ross Bjork says low Schottenstein Center crowds 'not just one thing'
The Ohio State men's basketball team has played in front of smaller crowds at home this season than in years past. Athletic director Ross Bjork sees it as a layered issue.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:35 PM
#OhioState has struggled with home attendance this men's basketball season. I talked with #Buckeyes AD Ross Bjork for his thoughts on what's going on and how OSU can draw bigger crowds.
"It's not just one thing," he told me.
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
"It's not just one thing," he told me.
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Will #OhioState have Puff Johnson today, even watching from the #Buckeyes bench? I've got the answers in the live game blog: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State vs UCLA live score updates, highlights, how to watch game
It's Ohio State vs. UCLA in the 2025-26 men's college basketball season. Follow along for live score and game updates from the Jerome Schottenstein Center.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Will #OhioState have Puff Johnson today, even watching from the #Buckeyes bench? I've got the answers in the live game blog: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Breaking news: Donovan "Puff" Johnson's temporary restraining order has been approved, clearing the way for him to immediately join #OhioState.
New #Buckeyes story, with more to come: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
New #Buckeyes story, with more to come: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Puff Johnson can immediately join Ohio State basketball team, judge rules
Penn State and North Carolina transfer Donovan "Puff" Johnson has been cleared by a judge to join the Ohio State men's basketball team.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Breaking news: Donovan "Puff" Johnson's temporary restraining order has been approved, clearing the way for him to immediately join #OhioState.
New #Buckeyes story, with more to come: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
New #Buckeyes story, with more to come: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Checked in on #OhioState's season-opening opponent, IU Indy. The Jaguars are 5-15 with two wins vs. non-DI opponents after beating Robert Morris last night. The #Buckeyes had the best offensive outing vs. IU Indy this year at 137.5 points per 100 possessions, per KenPom. Wild.
January 16, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Checked in on #OhioState's season-opening opponent, IU Indy. The Jaguars are 5-15 with two wins vs. non-DI opponents after beating Robert Morris last night. The #Buckeyes had the best offensive outing vs. IU Indy this year at 137.5 points per 100 possessions, per KenPom. Wild.
#OhioState coach Jake Diebler is "hopeful" Christoph Tilly will be back for the UCLA game. How important has he been to the #Buckeyes this year? Let's take a look: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Jake Diebler 'hopeful' Ohio State will get Christoph Tilly back for UCLA
Ohio State's starting center this season was injured at Washington but coach Jake Diebler is 'hopeful' Christoph Tilly will return against UCLA.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:50 PM
#OhioState coach Jake Diebler is "hopeful" Christoph Tilly will be back for the UCLA game. How important has he been to the #Buckeyes this year? Let's take a look: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Also, from Seattle: #OhioState freshman Amare Bynum capped a strong West Coast trip with a smile and the recognition that the #Buckeyes need him to keep growing. New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State's West Coast trip shows Amare Bynum's potential, room to grow
Freshman forward Amare Bynum was among Ohio State's most prolific contributors during his team's two-game West Coast trip.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Also, from Seattle: #OhioState freshman Amare Bynum capped a strong West Coast trip with a smile and the recognition that the #Buckeyes need him to keep growing. New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Halftime of #OhioState's game at Washington marked the midpoint of the regular season. With 15 games until the postseason, here are five looming questions for the #Buckeyes as UCLA comes to town this weekend: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
5 questions for Ohio State men's basketball at the season's midpoint
The Ohio State men's basketball team has 15 games left in the 2025-26 regular season. Here are five looming questions as UCLA comes to town.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Halftime of #OhioState's game at Washington marked the midpoint of the regular season. With 15 games until the postseason, here are five looming questions for the #Buckeyes as UCLA comes to town this weekend: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Here's a stat. Christoph Tilly has 40 assists. The last #OhioState big man to have that many in a season was Kaleb Wesson, who had 60 in 2019-20.
January 14, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Here's a stat. Christoph Tilly has 40 assists. The last #OhioState big man to have that many in a season was Kaleb Wesson, who had 60 in 2019-20.
#OhioState center Christoph Tilly is being evaluated for a head injury, #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler said today on his radio show.
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State's Christoph Tilly being evaluated for head injury
Ohio State center Christoph Tilly is being looked at for a head injury after leaving the Washington game early, coach Jake Diebler said.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
#OhioState center Christoph Tilly is being evaluated for a head injury, #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler said today on his radio show.
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Hello from Seattle, #OhioState hoops fans. New story from postgame at Oregon. Talked with Devin Royal, who had little interest in harping on how the #Buckeyes had just played.
"We can’t just do it one time," he told me.
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
"We can’t just do it one time," he told me.
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
After better effort at Oregon, Ohio State's Devin Royal wants a repeat
Ohio State played with more aggression and physicality in its win at Oregon than it did in a home loss to Nebraska. Devin Royal wants to do it again.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Hello from Seattle, #OhioState hoops fans. New story from postgame at Oregon. Talked with Devin Royal, who had little interest in harping on how the #Buckeyes had just played.
"We can’t just do it one time," he told me.
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
"We can’t just do it one time," he told me.
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
#OhioState guard Gabe Cupps gave the #Buckeyes 9 points off the bench last night at Oregon. What was different, and how did he know things were changing for him?
He told me it started with the technical foul. Four takeaways from the game:
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He told me it started with the technical foul. Four takeaways from the game:
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Smack-talking Gabe Cupps sparks Ohio State win at Oregon: Takeaways
Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps gave the Buckeyes a much-needed lift off their bench in a win at Oregon. Here are three takeaways from Matthew Knight Arena.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:54 PM
#OhioState guard Gabe Cupps gave the #Buckeyes 9 points off the bench last night at Oregon. What was different, and how did he know things were changing for him?
He told me it started with the technical foul. Four takeaways from the game:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
He told me it started with the technical foul. Four takeaways from the game:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
What's the latest on injured #OhioState center Josh Ojianwuna? Here's what #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler said this week: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Decision time looming for Ohio State's Josh Ojianwuna on 2025-26 season
Injured Ohio State transfer center Josh Ojianwuna is nearing the time where a decision has to be made on his 2025-26 season.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM
What's the latest on injured #OhioState center Josh Ojianwuna? Here's what #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler said this week: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Hi from Eugene. #Buckeyes playing the Ducks here tonight. Yesterday we found out #OhioState is without Brandon Noel due to injury. How could they make up for his absence? A few thoughts: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
How will Brandon Noel's injury affect Ohio State's lineup and rotation?
Ohio State lost a rotation player when Brandon Noel went down with a foot injury against Nebraska. How could the Buckeyes try to replace him?
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January 8, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Hi from Eugene. #Buckeyes playing the Ducks here tonight. Yesterday we found out #OhioState is without Brandon Noel due to injury. How could they make up for his absence? A few thoughts: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
The @DispatchAlerts live blog is, well, live for #OhioState and Nebraska tonight, leading with the availability report for both teams: www.dispatch.com/story/sports... #buckeyes
Ohio State vs Nebraska live score updates, highlights, how to watch game
It's Ohio State vs. Nebraska in the 2025-26 men's college basketball season. Follow along for live score and game updates from the Jerome Schottenstein Center.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
The @DispatchAlerts live blog is, well, live for #OhioState and Nebraska tonight, leading with the availability report for both teams: www.dispatch.com/story/sports... #buckeyes
HNY, everybody. Gearing up for the Nebraska game tomorrow but first I've got two new stories for you today.
In 'fascinating' hoops era, Ohio State's Jake Diebler wants clarity
As men's college basketball faces ongoing roster challenges, Ohio State coach Jake Diebler said he is looking for clarity for all parties.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:33 PM
HNY, everybody. Gearing up for the Nebraska game tomorrow but first I've got two new stories for you today.
#OhioState is fourth in the Big Ten in scoring average at 86.0 points per game but third-worst in 3-point shooting percentage at 33.7%.
Each of those stats seems to make the other impossible.
Each of those stats seems to make the other impossible.
December 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#OhioState is fourth in the Big Ten in scoring average at 86.0 points per game but third-worst in 3-point shooting percentage at 33.7%.
Each of those stats seems to make the other impossible.
Each of those stats seems to make the other impossible.
#OhioState ran the race for Caleb Wilson, and the #Buckeyes were one of the finalists for the five-star recruit. Now, they will play against him and the Tar Heels this weekend, so I asked Jake Diebler about recruiting him and his impact on the season:
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Before signing with UNC, Caleb Wilson was recruited by Ohio State
Ohio State was one of the final contenders for five-star prospect Caleb Wilson, and now the Buckeyes will face him when they play North Carolina.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
#OhioState ran the race for Caleb Wilson, and the #Buckeyes were one of the finalists for the five-star recruit. Now, they will play against him and the Tar Heels this weekend, so I asked Jake Diebler about recruiting him and his impact on the season:
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www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
#OhioState didn't guard the inbounder with 3.6 seconds left in double OT versus West Virginia last night. #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler explained why, and sophomore Colin White detailed OSU's defensive plan for the final stop: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Bruce Thornton shines in clutch for Ohio State vs West Virginia: Takeaways
Here's how Ohio State gutted out a one-point win in double overtime against West Virginia, with notes on Bruce Thornton, Amare Bynum and more.
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December 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
#OhioState didn't guard the inbounder with 3.6 seconds left in double OT versus West Virginia last night. #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler explained why, and sophomore Colin White detailed OSU's defensive plan for the final stop: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Hello from Cleveland, where I beat the impending White Death that's apparently coming. #OhioState playing here tonight vs West Virginia, and it got me wondering: Will this be the night the "Big 3" for the #Buckeyes' get going?
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Ohio State waiting for 'Big 3' of Thornton, Royal and Mobley to thrive
Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal and John Mobley Jr. are all proven high-level contributors. Now, when will Ohio State get all three clicking simultaneously?
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December 13, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hello from Cleveland, where I beat the impending White Death that's apparently coming. #OhioState playing here tonight vs West Virginia, and it got me wondering: Will this be the night the "Big 3" for the #Buckeyes' get going?
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
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Just wanted to share that today, TNG Local 1 Dispatch News Guild went public with our intention to fully unionize our shop, something that, quite frankly, should’ve happened decades ago. The intent is not to form enemies. It’s to organize for fair treatment and fight for critical staffing help.
December 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Just wanted to share that today, TNG Local 1 Dispatch News Guild went public with our intention to fully unionize our shop, something that, quite frankly, should’ve happened decades ago. The intent is not to form enemies. It’s to organize for fair treatment and fight for critical staffing help.
#OhioState's Jake Diebler, on his radio show, asked about Josh Ojianwuna potentially redshirting: "His progress has been good. He’s moving and doing some things but it’s getting to a point where we have to make a decision soon. We’re going to wait to the last possible minute."
December 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
#OhioState's Jake Diebler, on his radio show, asked about Josh Ojianwuna potentially redshirting: "His progress has been good. He’s moving and doing some things but it’s getting to a point where we have to make a decision soon. We’re going to wait to the last possible minute."
Last time out, Brandon Noel didn't grab a single rebound. How did the #OhioState forward move on from a tough game at Pitt to leading the #Buckeyes past Northwestern 8 days later?
“To be completely blunt and honest, ‘Just play better,’ ” Noel told me:
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“To be completely blunt and honest, ‘Just play better,’ ” Noel told me:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Pointed talks with Jake Diebler fueled Brandon Noel's breakout game
Ohio State's Brandon Noel suffered through arguably the most challenging game of his career, then flipped the script in a win at Northwestern.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Last time out, Brandon Noel didn't grab a single rebound. How did the #OhioState forward move on from a tough game at Pitt to leading the #Buckeyes past Northwestern 8 days later?
“To be completely blunt and honest, ‘Just play better,’ ” Noel told me:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
“To be completely blunt and honest, ‘Just play better,’ ” Noel told me:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
There was a lot of joy inside the #OhioState locker room at Northwestern on Saturday afternoon. Here's about 2,000 words on the #Buckeyes win against the Wildcats, with more to come: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Brandon Noel leads Ohio State basketball joy after win at Northwestern
Brandon Noel's big game, John Mobley Jr. and Christoph Tilly's health and more takeaways from Ohio State's 86-82 win at Northwestern.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
There was a lot of joy inside the #OhioState locker room at Northwestern on Saturday afternoon. Here's about 2,000 words on the #Buckeyes win against the Wildcats, with more to come: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
John Mobley Jr. going through warmups normally as #OhioState takes the court 36 minutes before tip at Northwestern. #Buckeyes guard listed as questionable but has been a full participant in warmups.
December 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
John Mobley Jr. going through warmups normally as #OhioState takes the court 36 minutes before tip at Northwestern. #Buckeyes guard listed as questionable but has been a full participant in warmups.