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Ohio State Basketball’s Wild Offseason: New Roster, 5-for-5 & March Madness Expansion
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Ohio State basketball enters the 2026-27 season after one of the wildest offseasons in recent college basketball history. In Episode 1 of the Views From The Schott 2026 Season Preview Series, we break down everything that changed for the Ohio State Buckeyes - from major roster moves to the 5-for-5 eligibility battle and potential NCAA Tournament expansion.
What happened this offseason, and what does it all mean for Ohio State basketball moving forward?
We’re recapping the biggest storylines surrounding Ohio State men’s basketball and college basketball in 2026, including Bruce Thornton’s departure, Devin Royal’s move to Villanova, Ohio State’s changing roster, the transfer portal, the ongoing 5-for-5 eligibility/legal saga, and the discussion surrounding an expanded NCAA Tournament / March Madness field.
🏀 IN THIS EPISODE:
➡️ Ohio State basketball’s 2026 offseason recap
➡️ Bruce Thornton and the end of an era at Ohio State
➡️ Devin Royal’s departure for Villanova
➡️ Ohio State roster additions, departures and returning players
➡️ How the transfer portal reshaped the Buckeyes
➡️ The latest on the 5-for-5 eligibility battle
➡️ What 5-for-5 could mean for college basketball rosters
➡️ NCAA Tournament expansion and the future of March Madness
➡️ What all of these changes mean for the 2026-27 Ohio State basketball season
This is Episode 1 of the 2026-27 Views From The Schott Ohio State Basketball Season Preview Series, breaking down everything you need to know before the Buckeyes tip off the new season.
If you follow Ohio State basketball, Buckeyes basketball, Big Ten basketball, the transfer portal, March Madness or college basketball, .
👍 Like the video if you’re ready for Ohio State basketball season.
💬 Comment below: What was the biggest change of the offseason — Ohio State’s roster, 5-for-5, or NCAA Tournament expansion?
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