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Ohio State Basketball Returns to NCAA Tournament After Three-Year Absence

3/17/2026

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Ohio State's men's basketball team earned an NCAA Tournament bid as the No. 8 seed, its first appearance since 2022.
The Buckeyes will face No. 9 seed TCU in Greenville, South Carolina.
Head coach Jake Diebler, who took over in February 2024, led the team to a 21-12 record and praised resilience.
Diebler said the team must stay focused and prepare for TCU, citing the program's three-year absence.

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Ohio State's men's basketball team earned an NCAA Tournament bid as the No. 8 seed, its first appearance since 2022.
The Buckeyes will face No. 9 seed TCU in Greenville, South Carolina.
Head coach Jake Diebler, who took over in February 2024, led the team to a 21-12 record and praised resilience.
Diebler said the team must stay focused and prepare for TCU, citing the program's three-year absence.