Ohio State basketball prepares for Puerto Rico trip focusing on team growth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Ohio State basketball will travel to Puerto Rico for preseason exhibition games from July 31 to August 5. Coach Jake Diebler emphasizes three key areas for development: building team chemistry with new players, facing in-game adversity, and pushing players out of their comfort zones. The Buckeyes welcome eight new players expected to contribute significantly this season. The trip aims to enhance camaraderie and provide early experiences against unfamiliar opponents.
- •Trip scheduled for July 31 to August 5.
- •Focus on chemistry-building with eight new players.
- •Team seeks to experience and learn from adversity.
- •Preparation will differ from regular season game prep.
- •Diebler excited for growth opportunities through new experiences.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — 3 areas of focus for Ohio State entering Puerto Rico trip
"Jake Diebler is excited about Ohio State's Puerto Rico trip next week and wants to focus on a few areas.
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