Former Ohio State basketball players evaluate current team during vets week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Former Ohio State basketball players returned to Columbus for a vet week event with the current team. Coach Jake Diebler welcomed alumni including Jared Sullinger, Greg Oden, and E.J. Liddell, who participated in drills and expressed admiration for the team's length, size, and skill. Their positive feedback, recorded in a brief video, is seen as hopeful for the upcoming season. Ohio State's season opener is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2, against BYU in Salt Lake City.
- •Former players participated in drills with the current team in Columbus.
- •Jared Sullinger, Greg Oden, and E.J. Liddell were among the alumni present.
- •The vets noted improvements in length, size, and skill.
- •The video of their evaluations is available for fans to view.
- •Ohio State opens the season on Nov. 2 vs. BYU.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ohio State basketball players impressed with current team
"Former Ohio State players came back to Columbus this past week to mix it up with the current team and are impressed with what they see.
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