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Is Ohio State's frontcourt a disaster waiting to happen? The Ohio State Buckeyes enter the 2026-27 college basketball season with major questions surrounding their big men. In this Ohio State basketball frontcourt preview, we're breaking down all seven players, the biggest concerns, potential breakout candidates, and whether Jake Diebler has enough talent in the paint to compete in the Big Ten.
Amare Bynum. Andrija Jelavic. Alex Smith. Josh Ojianwuna. Ivan Njegovan. Lee Aaliya. Vuk Lazerevic.
Seven players. Countless unknowns. And a position group that could ultimately determine Ohio State's ceiling this season.
On this episode of Views From The Schott, we take a deep dive into the Buckeyes' 2026-27 frontcourt, evaluating individual strengths and weaknesses, potential rotations, lineup combinations, player development, and expectations for the upcoming college basketball season.
🏀 **INSIDE THE OHIO STATE FRONTCOURT PREVIEW:**
➡️ Amare Bynum: On NBA Draft big boards, is he the only reliable piece?
➡️ Andrija Jelavic: Can his versatility and skill set make him a difference-maker for the Buckeyes?
➡️ Alex Smith: Where does he fit into Ohio State's frontcourt rotation, and what can he contribute?
➡️ Josh Ojianwuna: What should Buckeye fans expect from the former Baylor big man as he works his way back from injury?
➡️ Ivan Njegovan: Can the towering center develop into a reliable presence in the paint?
➡️ Lee Aaliya: What does he bring to the frontcourt, and could he emerge as an important contributor?
➡️ Vuk Lazarevic: Will he see regular minutes as a freshman?
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0:00 Live starts
4:01 Show starts
6:28 Amare Bynum
14:57 Andrija Jelavic
20:31 Ivan Njegovan
27:03 Alex Smith
31:24 Josh Ojianwuna
36:37 Lee Aaliya
44:41 Vuk Lazarevic
48:10 Frontcourt verdict
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