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Ohio State Basketball Fights for NCAA Tournament Bid

1/22/2026

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As of January 21, 2026, The Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team is on the NCAA Tournament bubble, projected as a No. 11 seed by Joe Lunardi.
The Buckeyes earned an overtime win against Minnesota but have no Quad 1 victories, which are crucial for seeding.
Upcoming games, including No. 3 Michigan, offer signature-win opportunities, and results will influence their tournament prospects.

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Story summary

As of January 21, 2026, The Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team is on the NCAA Tournament bubble, projected as a No. 11 seed by Joe Lunardi.
The Buckeyes earned an overtime win against Minnesota but have no Quad 1 victories, which are crucial for seeding.
Upcoming games, including No. 3 Michigan, offer signature-win opportunities, and results will influence their tournament prospects.