Ohio State men’s basketball prepares for preseason exhibition against Butler
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Ohio State men’s basketball team is set to host Butler for a preseason exhibition on October 25 at the Schottenstein Center. Head coach Jake Diebler's brother, Jon Diebler, is an assistant for the Bulldogs, adding a personal layer to the matchup. As the Buckeyes travel to Puerto Rico, they gear up for the upcoming season, which kicks off against BYU on November 2. Discussions among analysts suggest varying predictions for Ohio State's potential finish in the Big Ten, where they want to improve on last season's eighth place.
- •Ohio State finished eighth in the Big Ten last season
- •Exhibition game against Butler scheduled for October 25
- •Season opener against BYU on November 2
- •Analysts predict Ohio State could finish between sixth and seventh in the Big Ten
- •Last top-four finish in the conference was in the 2021-22 season
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — You’re Nuts: Where will Ohio State men’s basketball finish in the Big Ten this season?
"Will Ohio State improve on last year’s eighth-place finish in the Big Ten?
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