Ohio State Just Gave Us MORE to BELIEVE In + John Mobley Jr. Injury Update | Butler Exhibition Recap

Ohio State basketball looks DIFFERENT after its final exhibition against Butler! With the 2026-27 college basketball season just days away, the Buckeyes gave fans plenty of reasons to be excited... and a few players might be emerging as legitimate breakout stars.

In this episode of Views From The Schott Podcast, get a full Ohio State vs. Butler exhibition reaction, breaking down the biggest takeaways, standout performances, and what this game tells us about Jake Diebler's Buckeyes heading into the regular season.

After a disappointing exhibition loss to Cincinnati and a closed-door scrimmage against Louisville, Ohio State needed to show progress. Did the Buckeyes deliver? And should fans be more optimistic about this team's potential in the Big Ten?

➡️ Amare Bynum's impressive performance and growing offensive role
➡️ LJ Smith's emergence and what he could mean for Ohio State's backcourt
➡️ John Mobley Jr. and the Buckeyes' offensive potential
➡️ The biggest improvements since the Cincinnati exhibition
➡️ What Ohio State's rotations and lineup combinations tell us
➡️ The biggest remaining concerns heading into the regular season
➡️ What this performance means for Ohio State's Big Ten and NCAA Tournament expectations

With talented newcomers, returning contributors, and plenty of questions surrounding the roster, Ohio State enters the 2026-27 season with something to prove. We're separating legitimate reasons for optimism from preseason overreactions and discussing whether this Buckeyes team could exceed expectations.

💬 What was your biggest takeaway from Ohio State vs. Butler? Which Buckeye impressed you most, and has your outlook on the season changed? Let us know in the comments!

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