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Joe Lunardi projects Ohio State as a No. 9 seed for 2026 tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 8:39 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Joe Lunardi projects Ohio State as a No. 9 seed for 2026 tournament

Summary

ESPN's Joe Lunardi provided an update on Ohio State's NCAA Tournament projection on July 26, 2026. The Buckeyes are seeded as No. 9 in the South region, where they would face No. 8 seed Auburn in San Antonio. Ohio State retained key players such as John Mobley Jr. and Amare Bynum, and welcomes five-star freshman Anthony Thompson. Despite positive developments within the program, the national outlook remains cautious. As the offseason progresses, Lunardi's projections will likely continue to evolve, reflecting the team's performance leading into the 2026-27 season.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State is projected as a No. 9 seed in Lunardi's latest bracket.
•They would play Auburn in San Antonio if the tournament began today.
•Key players retained include John Mobley Jr. and Amare Bynum.
•Five-star recruit Anthony Thompson joins the Buckeyes this season.
•Projections will change leading into the 2026-27 NCAA season.

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ESPN's Joe Lunardi provided a summer update to his latest bracketology projection. Where does he have Ohio State after the roster was solidified?
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