Ohio State prepares for exhibition games in Puerto Rico this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Ohio State men's basketball team is traveling to Puerto Rico for two exhibition games on August 2 and 3. The team will face opponents Equipo 1 and Equipo 2 as they wrap up summer workouts and gear up for the upcoming season. Coach Jake Diebler is expected to utilize his full 14-man roster, giving players like John Mobley Jr. and incoming freshman Vuk Lazarevic a chance to showcase their skills. This trip provides an early opportunity to evaluate player dynamics, including the pairing of Mobley and transfer Justin Pippen and the performance of the team's big men.
- •Ohio State plays two exhibition games in Puerto Rico on August 2 and 3.
- •The exhibition games will help assess the team's new roster dynamics.
- •John Mobley Jr. and Justin Pippen's collaboration is a key focus.
- •Expect competition among the team's frontcourt players for playing time.
- •Ohio State features two five-star freshmen, Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — Everything you need to know about Ohio State basketball's Puerto Rico trip
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — 6 things to watch as Ohio State heads to Puerto Rico for exhibition games
"As the Ohio State men's basketball team heads to Puerto Rico for two exhibition games, here are six things we're watching for from the Buckeyes.
"As the Ohio State men's basketball team goes to Puerto Rico, here's everything you need to know about when and where the Buckeyes will play.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:26 PMEverything you need to know about Ohio State basketball's Puerto Rico trip
As the Ohio State men's basketball team goes to Puerto Rico, here's everything you need to know about when and where the Buckeyes will play.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 10:03 AM6 things to watch as Ohio State heads to Puerto Rico for exhibition games
As the Ohio State men's basketball team heads to Puerto Rico for two exhibition games, here are six things we're watching for from the Buckeyes.
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