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Ohio State basketball rises to No. 8 seed in ESPN bracketology update

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:29 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ohio State basketball rises to No. 8 seed in ESPN bracketology update

Summary

Ohio State basketball is projected as a No. 8 seed in Joe Lunardi's latest bracketology for the NCAA Tournament. Although the team has yet to play in the 2026-27 season, optimism surrounds the program based on preseason reports. This projection reflects a slight improvement, moving up one seed line from Lunardi's previous update. If the Buckeyes end up facing No. 9 seed Missouri, it suggests they may finish in the middle of the Big Ten standings. As the season approaches, analysts will continue to monitor the team's progress and Lunardi's evolving projections.

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Key Details

•Ohio State basketball currently sits as a No. 8 seed in bracketology.
•The team has not yet played any games this season.
•Recent practice insights have fueled optimism around the roster.
•Lunardi's projection reflects a move up one seed line from before.
•The Buckeyes may face Missouri as a potential matchup.

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2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State basketball moves up in latest ESPN bracketology projection

What they're saying

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It's deep in the offseason for college basketball but it's never a bad time to look at where Ohio State is in Joe Lunardi's bracketology.
— Yahoo Sports

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