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Ohio State Basketball Returns to NCAA Tournament as No. 8 Seed
3/16/2026
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Story summary
- The Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team earned a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament, first appearance since 2022, after a 21-12 season.
- They will face No. 9 seed TCU in the opening game at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
- Head coach Jake Diebler said the team shows resilience heading into the tournament.
- Ohio State has 32 NCAA tournament appearances and a 1960 championship.
