Jake Diebler on Why Ohio State Doesn't Have a GM + Ryan Day

Jake Diebler joins the 2026 Summer Guest Series to break down why the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball program does not use a general manager , and how that impacts roster building and NIL operations.

Diebler also touches on Ryan Day and the broader Ohio State athletics ecosystem, giving insight into how leadership structures across Buckeye sports are evolving in the NIL and transfer portal era. Plus, he shares what his relationship with Day looks like.

This is one of the most in-depth conversations yet on how Ohio State basketball is adapting differently than many top college basketball programs, and what that means for competitiveness in the Big Ten and nationally.

Topics covered in this episode:
➡️ Jake Diebler on why Ohio State doesn't have a general manager
➡️ Diebler's relationship with Ohio State football head coach Ryan Day
➡️ A day in the life and behind the scenes look on the college basketball transfer portal
➡️ A unique roster breakdown on the Buckeyes, including thoughts on Jimmie Williams, Custis Givens III, Andrija Jelavic, Justin Pippen, Amare Bynum, John Mobley Jr., and Anthony Thompson
➡️ Answering questions submitted by fans

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