Connor Lemons
@lemonsconnor.bsky.social
CBB writer at Land-Grant Holy Land dot com• Ohio State grad • Two-time leg breaker
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly's eternal green light from three, Royal comes back and plays 33 minutes, and holy hell, that Bynum dunk 😳
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Board men get paid: Tilly ice cold from three, Royal grits through injury against Notre Dame
Ohio State’s bigs aren’t shooting particularly well, but are still getting the job done.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly's eternal green light from three, Royal comes back and plays 33 minutes, and holy hell, that Bynum dunk 😳
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💥🏀 BOOM 🏀💥
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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BOOM! Four-star guard LJ Smith commits to Ohio State
Ohio State picked up a commitment from one of the highest-rated four-star recruits in the 2027 class.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
💥🏀 BOOM 🏀💥
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
This week on Episode 178 of Bucketheads, Justin explains elevator screens to me because I am a simpleton.
We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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Bucketheads Podcast: Does the Buckeyes win over Notre Dame signify a shift in culture?
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This week on Episode 178 of Bucketheads, Justin explains elevator screens to me because I am a simpleton.
We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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Happy game day. Ohio State takes on Western Michigan tonight -- with a win, the #Buckeyes will be 5-0 for the first time since 2020.
Let's talk about it 📣
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Let's talk about it 📣
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Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Buckeyes look to continue MAC dominance against Western Michigan
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November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy game day. Ohio State takes on Western Michigan tonight -- with a win, the #Buckeyes will be 5-0 for the first time since 2020.
Let's talk about it 📣
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Let's talk about it 📣
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John Mobley Jr. Is struggling right now, especially on two-point tries. His coaches know he will shake out of it soon.
In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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Backcourt breakdown: John Mobley Jr. contributing to winning despite struggles
The sophomore is grinding through some issues but is still making winning plays.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
John Mobley Jr. Is struggling right now, especially on two-point tries. His coaches know he will shake out of it soon.
In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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Scarlet script Buckeyes at center court.
November 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Scarlet script Buckeyes at center court.
National championship rematch, but on the hardwood: Ohio State welcomes Markus Burton and Notre Dame this afternoon.
Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Ohio State puts perfect record on the line vs. Notre Dame
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November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
National championship rematch, but on the hardwood: Ohio State welcomes Markus Burton and Notre Dame this afternoon.
Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Fun Belt vs Big Ten action on a Tuesday, we are blessed 🙏
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Fun Belt vs Big Ten action on a Tuesday, we are blessed 🙏
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly already blowing past his career highs in everything, Royal has a naggy hip, more minutes for Bynum Tuesday?
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Board men get paid: Tilly looks legit, Royal bitten by injury bug in Game No. 2
A high-scoring week meant a ton of points from the Ohio State big guys.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly already blowing past his career highs in everything, Royal has a naggy hip, more minutes for Bynum Tuesday?
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Good (Hoops) Morning everyone. The Buckeyes face App State tonight, and I've got a 15-minute pregame primer for you all to be fully prepared.
Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
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Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
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Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Buckeyes, red-hot Bruce Thornton welcome App State
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November 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Good (Hoops) Morning everyone. The Buckeyes face App State tonight, and I've got a 15-minute pregame primer for you all to be fully prepared.
Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
open.spotify.com/episode/241M...
Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
open.spotify.com/episode/241M...
Bruce Thornton looked like a NPOY candidate last week and John Mobley is quietly averaging 17 & 6. That and more in the first Backcourt Breakdown of the year.
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Backcourt breakdown: Bruce Thornton, John Mobley start the season with a bang
Ohio State’s starting backcourt is averaging better than 40 points per game.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Bruce Thornton looked like a NPOY candidate last week and John Mobley is quietly averaging 17 & 6. That and more in the first Backcourt Breakdown of the year.
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Come for the morning basketball briefing.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
November 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Come for the morning basketball briefing.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
Launched a new project at LGHL this morning called "Good Hoops Morning"
Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
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Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
open.spotify.com/episode/4MbT...
Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Getting ready for the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Launched a new project at LGHL this morning called "Good Hoops Morning"
Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
open.spotify.com/episode/4MbT...
Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
open.spotify.com/episode/4MbT...
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This seat should have been flagged as "obstructed view" imo
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This seat should have been flagged as "obstructed view" imo
A quick intro from yours truly & then the entire press conference with Bruce Thornton, Christoph Tilly, and Jake Diebler:
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Uncut: Jake Diebler discusses high-scoring, low-defense season opener against IU Indy
The head coach spoke after Monday’s track meet of a game, which the Buckeyes won 118-102.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A quick intro from yours truly & then the entire press conference with Bruce Thornton, Christoph Tilly, and Jake Diebler:
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Ohio State's availability report for the season opener:
November 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Ohio State's availability report for the season opener:
Trying to remember to share writing/pod stuff on here. I know some LGHL reader/listeners left the bird app and are here now. Doing my best!
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trying to remember to share writing/pod stuff on here. I know some LGHL reader/listeners left the bird app and are here now. Doing my best!
Two-time Ohio State captain and current Detroit Tiger Dillon Dingler became the first former Buckeye to win a Gold Glove last night, when he was named the 2025 AL winner at the catcher position
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Former Ohio State catcher Dillon Dingler wins first Gold Glove award
Dingler is the first former Buckeye to win a Gold Glove.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Two-time Ohio State captain and current Detroit Tiger Dillon Dingler became the first former Buckeye to win a Gold Glove last night, when he was named the 2025 AL winner at the catcher position
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Brandon Noel is the only Ohio State player who has played IU Indy.
He has played them seven times, and averages over 18 points per game against them in his career.
Does he have another big game in store for tonight?
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He has played them seven times, and averages over 18 points per game against them in his career.
Does he have another big game in store for tonight?
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Will former Wright State Raider Brandon Noel continue bullying IU Indy as a Buckeye Monday night?
Noel is averaging better than 18 points per game against IU Indy in his career.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Brandon Noel is the only Ohio State player who has played IU Indy.
He has played them seven times, and averages over 18 points per game against them in his career.
Does he have another big game in store for tonight?
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He has played them seven times, and averages over 18 points per game against them in his career.
Does he have another big game in store for tonight?
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
The long awaited IU Indy preview pod! 🚨📢
.....just kidding!
Is the Marcus Johnson thing really not about money at all? Are we sure? Is there really a finger to point at all? 👉
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.....just kidding!
Is the Marcus Johnson thing really not about money at all? Are we sure? Is there really a finger to point at all? 👉
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Bucketheads Podcast: Buckeyes impress in exhibition and Marcus Johnson decommits
Also, we officially have a game to preview as the Buckeyes season tips off Monday
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October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The long awaited IU Indy preview pod! 🚨📢
.....just kidding!
Is the Marcus Johnson thing really not about money at all? Are we sure? Is there really a finger to point at all? 👉
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
.....just kidding!
Is the Marcus Johnson thing really not about money at all? Are we sure? Is there really a finger to point at all? 👉
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
⚠️ Preseason Poll Drop ⚠️
The Purdue Boilermakers are the runaway favorites to win the Big Ten in the first annual SB Nation preseason media poll. #Buckeyes picked 8th.
First/second team, POY, "sleeper" team, and more 👉
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The Purdue Boilermakers are the runaway favorites to win the Big Ten in the first annual SB Nation preseason media poll. #Buckeyes picked 8th.
First/second team, POY, "sleeper" team, and more 👉
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Purdue favorites, Ohio State picked eighth in SB Nation preseason Big Ten media poll
The Boilermakers were picked to win the league, just ahead of Michigan, Illinois, and UCLA.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
⚠️ Preseason Poll Drop ⚠️
The Purdue Boilermakers are the runaway favorites to win the Big Ten in the first annual SB Nation preseason media poll. #Buckeyes picked 8th.
First/second team, POY, "sleeper" team, and more 👉
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
The Purdue Boilermakers are the runaway favorites to win the Big Ten in the first annual SB Nation preseason media poll. #Buckeyes picked 8th.
First/second team, POY, "sleeper" team, and more 👉
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
The SB Nation Big Ten men's basketball preseason media poll will be dropping this afternoon. 14 SBN college sites contributed, as well as a couple pinch-hitters from non-SBN but Big Ten-related fan sites.
Quite a project. Created by fans, for fans. Happy hoops season 🎉
Quite a project. Created by fans, for fans. Happy hoops season 🎉
October 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The SB Nation Big Ten men's basketball preseason media poll will be dropping this afternoon. 14 SBN college sites contributed, as well as a couple pinch-hitters from non-SBN but Big Ten-related fan sites.
Quite a project. Created by fans, for fans. Happy hoops season 🎉
Quite a project. Created by fans, for fans. Happy hoops season 🎉
Despite going on the 10-day IL this week (knee) @cdadamjardy.bsky.social joined us for about 40 minutes this week to discuss NIL, rev share, and A'mare Bynum's apparent disregard for gravity.
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Bucketheads Podcast: Adam Jardy joins the show for a full season preview
We talked about NIL, revenue sharing, the incoming transfers and Oasis with Adam
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September 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Despite going on the 10-day IL this week (knee) @cdadamjardy.bsky.social joined us for about 40 minutes this week to discuss NIL, rev share, and A'mare Bynum's apparent disregard for gravity.
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