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B10MD: Ohio State’s Jake Diebler on 5-star Anthony Thompson, coaching in Columbus and getting back to the tournament
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Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler joins Matt Norlander at Big Ten Media Day to discuss his expectations for the Buckeyes heading into the new season. Diebler previews Ohio State's upcoming outdoor exhibition, shares his early impressions of Anthony Thompson and explains what his roster needs to do to compete in the Big Ten. Plus, he reflects on his first two years as head coach, the challenges of leading a college basketball program in 2026 and what it's like coaching at a football-first school. Can Diebler lead the Buckeyes back to the NCAA Tournament?
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"B10MD: Ohio State’s Jake Diebler on 5-star Anthony Thompson, coaching in Columbus and getting back to the tournament" is an episode of Eye On College Basketball. Runtime 11 min. Published October 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
