Adam Jardy
@cdadamjardy.bsky.social
Ohio State men's basketball beat writer for the Columbus Dispatch. Oasis enthusiast. Husband, dad and Christian. In eternal search of a great local record store.
Roster turnover has altered the concept of a revenge game in college basketball, but the thought of getting even with Pitt was on John Mobley Jr.'s mind after #OhioState beat Mount St. Mary's this week.
"We're going in hungry," the #Buckeyes guard said.
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"We're going in hungry," the #Buckeyes guard said.
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John Mobley hoping Ohio State can remove 'bad taste' from Pitt loss
Ohio State lost to Pitt in dramatic fashion last year. In this year's Black Friday rematch, John Mobley Jr. is hoping to erase that bad taste.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Roster turnover has altered the concept of a revenge game in college basketball, but the thought of getting even with Pitt was on John Mobley Jr.'s mind after #OhioState beat Mount St. Mary's this week.
"We're going in hungry," the #Buckeyes guard said.
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
"We're going in hungry," the #Buckeyes guard said.
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
The Macy's Day Parade is the best example of Mad Libs in real life.
Give me <Lil Jon> performing <Turn Down For What> while <Geoffrey the Giraffe> throws his <arms> into the air as he performs as a <DJ>
Why not?
Give me <Lil Jon> performing <Turn Down For What> while <Geoffrey the Giraffe> throws his <arms> into the air as he performs as a <DJ>
Why not?
November 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The Macy's Day Parade is the best example of Mad Libs in real life.
Give me <Lil Jon> performing <Turn Down For What> while <Geoffrey the Giraffe> throws his <arms> into the air as he performs as a <DJ>
Why not?
Give me <Lil Jon> performing <Turn Down For What> while <Geoffrey the Giraffe> throws his <arms> into the air as he performs as a <DJ>
Why not?
I stop keeping play-by-play when the score is 30 points or more.
#OhioState leads Mount St. Mary's 60-28 with 17:30 to play, so that's the end of the play-by-play unless something miraculous happens.
#OhioState leads Mount St. Mary's 60-28 with 17:30 to play, so that's the end of the play-by-play unless something miraculous happens.
November 26, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I stop keeping play-by-play when the score is 30 points or more.
#OhioState leads Mount St. Mary's 60-28 with 17:30 to play, so that's the end of the play-by-play unless something miraculous happens.
#OhioState leads Mount St. Mary's 60-28 with 17:30 to play, so that's the end of the play-by-play unless something miraculous happens.
#OhioState is playing at its fastest tempo in the history of KenPom. Some of that is undoubtedly skewed by the IU Indy opener, but curious to see how that holds up for the remainder of the season.
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
#OhioState is playing at its fastest tempo in the history of KenPom. Some of that is undoubtedly skewed by the IU Indy opener, but curious to see how that holds up for the remainder of the season.
Here's how #OhioState coach Jake Diebler described #Buckeyes freshman Amare Bynum: “He’s already becoming an all-time favorite guy to coach because he plays with unbelievable joy."
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Freshman Amare Bynum bringing dunks, scoring and 'joy' to Ohio State
Ohio State freshman Amare Bynum is making a strong first impression through five games as the most productive reserve for the Buckeyes.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Here's how #OhioState coach Jake Diebler described #Buckeyes freshman Amare Bynum: “He’s already becoming an all-time favorite guy to coach because he plays with unbelievable joy."
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
New story: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
How much was that a statistically significant win last night for #OhioState? When you remove all preseason bias at @barttorvik.bsky.social (barttorvik.com), the #Buckeyes climbed from No. 72 in his rankings to No. 50. Torvik's computer is one that has not rated OSU highly thus far.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How much was that a statistically significant win last night for #OhioState? When you remove all preseason bias at @barttorvik.bsky.social (barttorvik.com), the #Buckeyes climbed from No. 72 in his rankings to No. 50. Torvik's computer is one that has not rated OSU highly thus far.
Video! #OhioState beats Western Michigan 91-58. Postgame press conferences:
Amare Bynum and John Mobley Jr.: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Amare Bynum and John Mobley Jr.: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Ohio State's John Mobley, Amare Bynum after beating Western Michigan
Ohio State's John Mobley Jr. and Amare Bynum speak with reporters after beating Western Michigan 91-58 on Nov. 20, 2025.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Video! #OhioState beats Western Michigan 91-58. Postgame press conferences:
Amare Bynum and John Mobley Jr.: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Amare Bynum and John Mobley Jr.: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Colin White didn't tell anyone that he was making his first start for #OhioState. Not only did that make for a big surprise for his family, but also for a special fan from his hometown.
New story today, #Buckeyes fans: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
New story today, #Buckeyes fans: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ottawa-Glandorf community, family celebrate Colin White's first start at Ohio State
Colin White didn't tell anybody that he would be making his first start at Ohio State, making the moment extra meaningful for multiple visitors.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Colin White didn't tell anyone that he was making his first start for #OhioState. Not only did that make for a big surprise for his family, but also for a special fan from his hometown.
New story today, #Buckeyes fans: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
New story today, #Buckeyes fans: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
They call this a #teaser in the biz, I suppose, but I'm pretty excited about the #OhioState #Buckeyes story I'm working on now that will be online in the morning.
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
They call this a #teaser in the biz, I suppose, but I'm pretty excited about the #OhioState #Buckeyes story I'm working on now that will be online in the morning.
Video! #OhioState coach Jake Diebler's full press conference as Western Michigan comes to town: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler previews Western Michigan, talks Brandon Noel, Devin Royal
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler previews Western Michigan and updates the status of his team in this Nov. 19, 2025 press conference.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Video! #OhioState coach Jake Diebler's full press conference as Western Michigan comes to town: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
#OhioState coach Jake Diebler on Devin Royal's health: "I think he’s feeling good. He’s continuing to progress. … he's back at practice, so I think we’re full-speed ahead with him." #buckeyes
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
#OhioState coach Jake Diebler on Devin Royal's health: "I think he’s feeling good. He’s continuing to progress. … he's back at practice, so I think we’re full-speed ahead with him." #buckeyes
#OhioState commit Alex Smith described signing with the #Buckeyes as "surreal."
Here's more on the 2026 signee and how his season is going at Prolific Prep so far:
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Here's more on the 2026 signee and how his season is going at Prolific Prep so far:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Alex Smith celebrates reaching milestone, signing to play basketball for Ohio State
Ohio State signed local product Alex Smith in its 2026 recruiting class, a moment the four-star forward described as "surreal."
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November 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
#OhioState commit Alex Smith described signing with the #Buckeyes as "surreal."
Here's more on the 2026 signee and how his season is going at Prolific Prep so far:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Here's more on the 2026 signee and how his season is going at Prolific Prep so far:
www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Working on a story on #OhioState 2026 signee Alex Smith that should be up at @dispatch.com before long, #Buckeyes fans.
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Working on a story on #OhioState 2026 signee Alex Smith that should be up at @dispatch.com before long, #Buckeyes fans.
The discourse is more enjoyable on this site. #OhioState fans, what are your thoughts on the #Buckeyes after beating Notre Dame yesterday?
Also, here are my takeaways: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Also, here are my takeaways: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
In beating Notre Dame, Ohio State wins a game it would have lost last year: Takeaways
Ohio State scratched out a 64-63 win against Notre Dame in its first high-major game of the year. Here are four takeaways from the victory.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The discourse is more enjoyable on this site. #OhioState fans, what are your thoughts on the #Buckeyes after beating Notre Dame yesterday?
Also, here are my takeaways: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Also, here are my takeaways: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
The #OhioState band's version of "Holiday" by Green Day is one of the best-performed songs in the Big Ten.
November 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The #OhioState band's version of "Holiday" by Green Day is one of the best-performed songs in the Big Ten.
Here's an interesting stat. Today's #OhioState game versus Notre Dame is a "B" quality game at KenPom. #Buckeyes transfer Brandon Noel played in only 12 total A or B games in his three years at Wright State, and none of them were home games.
November 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Here's an interesting stat. Today's #OhioState game versus Notre Dame is a "B" quality game at KenPom. #Buckeyes transfer Brandon Noel played in only 12 total A or B games in his three years at Wright State, and none of them were home games.
Good news for #OhioState on the injury front: #Buckeyes forward Devin Royal upgraded to questionable for Notre Dame. Here's a link to the live blog: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
November 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Good news for #OhioState on the injury front: #Buckeyes forward Devin Royal upgraded to questionable for Notre Dame. Here's a link to the live blog: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Jerry Lucas called it "the highest honor I’ve ever gotten in my life." Here's what it was like when #OhioState unveiled his statue outside Value City Arena and why the ball is coming off his hand in a specific way: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
On memorable evening, Ohio State pays tribute to Jerry Lucas with statue unveiling
All-time program great Jerry Lucas enjoyed an emotional evening as Ohio State unveiled his statue outside Value City Arena.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Jerry Lucas called it "the highest honor I’ve ever gotten in my life." Here's what it was like when #OhioState unveiled his statue outside Value City Arena and why the ball is coming off his hand in a specific way: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
At Jerry Lucas' statue unveiling, #OhioState coach Jake Diebler gave an update on Devin Royal (hip) availability for Notre Dame: "Certainly hopeful, and prayerful, and all that. He’s making progress. It’s too early for me to stamp it one way or another, but he’s progressing."
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM
At Jerry Lucas' statue unveiling, #OhioState coach Jake Diebler gave an update on Devin Royal (hip) availability for Notre Dame: "Certainly hopeful, and prayerful, and all that. He’s making progress. It’s too early for me to stamp it one way or another, but he’s progressing."
One day after signing for #OhioState, Anthony Thompson took to the court for Western Reserve Academy. I drove up to Hudson, Ohio, to talk with the #Buckeyes' five-star signee about his future, his decision and his relationship w/Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
After signing for Ohio State, five-star forward Anthony Thompson has prolific game
After Anthony Thompson signed for Ohio State, the five-star forward helped lead his prep team to a lopsided win. Here's why Thompson said he picked OSU.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
One day after signing for #OhioState, Anthony Thompson took to the court for Western Reserve Academy. I drove up to Hudson, Ohio, to talk with the #Buckeyes' five-star signee about his future, his decision and his relationship w/Jake Diebler: www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
And yes, the Clippers exist. They are an institution that is annually one of the best-attended teams in the country. Adding or losing a team won't impact them at all.
Just thinking out loud, but MLS moving to a winter calendar leaves a gaping summer sports vacancy in Columbus. We need a WNBA team more than ever.
November 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
And yes, the Clippers exist. They are an institution that is annually one of the best-attended teams in the country. Adding or losing a team won't impact them at all.
Just thinking out loud, but MLS moving to a winter calendar leaves a gaping summer sports vacancy in Columbus. We need a WNBA team more than ever.
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Just thinking out loud, but MLS moving to a winter calendar leaves a gaping summer sports vacancy in Columbus. We need a WNBA team more than ever.
Hey #OhioState #Buckeyes fans...I went to Hudson, Ohio, last night to watch five-star 2026 signee Anthony Thompson play and talk to him about his commitment. Look for that story later this morning.
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Hey #OhioState #Buckeyes fans...I went to Hudson, Ohio, last night to watch five-star 2026 signee Anthony Thompson play and talk to him about his commitment. Look for that story later this morning.
Video! #OhioState #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler previews IU Indy season opener, recaps the preseason, shares thoughts on the coaches' challenge rule this year and updates the health of his team: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
Ohio State's Jake Diebler previews season opener against IU Indy, updates team health
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler looks ahead to the season opener against IU Indy and recaps the preseason in his Oct. 31, 2025 press conference.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Video! #OhioState #Buckeyes coach Jake Diebler previews IU Indy season opener, recaps the preseason, shares thoughts on the coaches' challenge rule this year and updates the health of his team: www.dispatch.com/videos/sport...
It's officially reached that point of the preseason where I am immediately recalling specific stats for individual players from last year without having to look them up.
It's time to play some games.
It's time to play some games.
October 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
It's officially reached that point of the preseason where I am immediately recalling specific stats for individual players from last year without having to look them up.
It's time to play some games.
It's time to play some games.