Connor Lemons
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CBB writer at Land-Grant Holy Land dot com• Ohio State grad • Two-time leg breaker
Ohio State has business to attend to tonight before heading to Ann Arbor. Let's talk about the Gophers.
And psst! Tickets for tonight's game are super cheap.
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And psst! Tickets for tonight's game are super cheap.
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Good Hoops Morning: With Michigan looming, Ohio State can’t overlook Minnesota
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January 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Ohio State has business to attend to tonight before heading to Ann Arbor. Let's talk about the Gophers.
And psst! Tickets for tonight's game are super cheap.
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And psst! Tickets for tonight's game are super cheap.
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Good Hoops Morning: A quick episode on Puff Johnson, Ohio State's upcoming schedule, and why UCLA will be a bigger challenge than Oregon or Washington was.
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Good Hoops Morning: Is Saturday against UCLA the day Ohio State finally gets a “big” win?
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January 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Good Hoops Morning: A quick episode on Puff Johnson, Ohio State's upcoming schedule, and why UCLA will be a bigger challenge than Oregon or Washington was.
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Ohio State says they emphasize "paint-touch threes" but in the second half against Washington they refused to actually do that.
Let's break down the three-possession stretch that likely cost the #Buckeyes the game on Sunday night.
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Let's break down the three-possession stretch that likely cost the #Buckeyes the game on Sunday night.
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Film Room: The 3-possession stretch that doomed Ohio State against Washington
A 71-second stretch of poor shot selection buried the Buckeyes Sunday night.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Ohio State says they emphasize "paint-touch threes" but in the second half against Washington they refused to actually do that.
Let's break down the three-possession stretch that likely cost the #Buckeyes the game on Sunday night.
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Let's break down the three-possession stretch that likely cost the #Buckeyes the game on Sunday night.
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Here's the play that ultimately took Christoph Tilly out of the game Sunday night. Kepnang gets an elbow up by his ribs, called for an illegal screen.
TBD on how much time Tilly will miss.
TBD on how much time Tilly will miss.
January 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Here's the play that ultimately took Christoph Tilly out of the game Sunday night. Kepnang gets an elbow up by his ribs, called for an illegal screen.
TBD on how much time Tilly will miss.
TBD on how much time Tilly will miss.
Good Hoops Morning: Washington could be without Wesley Yates and/or Desmond Claude tonight. If that's the case, it totally changes how I think about this game.
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Good Hoops Morning: Can Ohio State get greedy, sweep Pacific Northwest road trip?
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January 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Good Hoops Morning: Washington could be without Wesley Yates and/or Desmond Claude tonight. If that's the case, it totally changes how I think about this game.
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Here is your PAC-12 After Dark preview pod. Bill Walton would love this shit.
Must-win game for Oregon after they lost to Rutgers.
Maybe not a must-win for Ohio State, but things could start getting sticky with a loss.
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Must-win game for Oregon after they lost to Rutgers.
Maybe not a must-win for Ohio State, but things could start getting sticky with a loss.
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Good Hoops Morning: Bucks and Ducks face off in a classic “PAC-12 after dark” showdown
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January 8, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Here is your PAC-12 After Dark preview pod. Bill Walton would love this shit.
Must-win game for Oregon after they lost to Rutgers.
Maybe not a must-win for Ohio State, but things could start getting sticky with a loss.
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Must-win game for Oregon after they lost to Rutgers.
Maybe not a must-win for Ohio State, but things could start getting sticky with a loss.
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Could Monday night be a potential letdown spot for Nebraska? Here's a 30-ish minute long preview of tonight's game between the undefeated Cornhuskers and Ohio State:
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Good Hoops Morning: Can Ohio State hand undefeated, 14-0 Nebraska its first loss?
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January 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Could Monday night be a potential letdown spot for Nebraska? Here's a 30-ish minute long preview of tonight's game between the undefeated Cornhuskers and Ohio State:
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The Brutus teletubbies sun rises.....
Here's a quick 20 or so minutes on today's game against Rutgers, including broadcast info and a narrow path to victory for Rutgers.
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Here's a quick 20 or so minutes on today's game against Rutgers, including broadcast info and a narrow path to victory for Rutgers.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:56 PM
The Brutus teletubbies sun rises.....
Here's a quick 20 or so minutes on today's game against Rutgers, including broadcast info and a narrow path to victory for Rutgers.
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Here's a quick 20 or so minutes on today's game against Rutgers, including broadcast info and a narrow path to victory for Rutgers.
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May I intetest you in a Tuesday Matinee?
Ohio State needs to learn how to shoot again, Grambling State might be just the thing they need.
A brief 20 minute preview to get you fired up for a SWAC battle:
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Ohio State needs to learn how to shoot again, Grambling State might be just the thing they need.
A brief 20 minute preview to get you fired up for a SWAC battle:
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December 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
May I intetest you in a Tuesday Matinee?
Ohio State needs to learn how to shoot again, Grambling State might be just the thing they need.
A brief 20 minute preview to get you fired up for a SWAC battle:
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Ohio State needs to learn how to shoot again, Grambling State might be just the thing they need.
A brief 20 minute preview to get you fired up for a SWAC battle:
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Are there reasons for optimism if you're Ohio State? How much does getting Seth Trimble back boost UNC?
A quick rundown on today's game against No. 12 UNC
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A quick rundown on today's game against No. 12 UNC
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Good Hoops Morning: Ohio State seeking statement win over UNC in CBS Sports Classic
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December 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Are there reasons for optimism if you're Ohio State? How much does getting Seth Trimble back boost UNC?
A quick rundown on today's game against No. 12 UNC
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A quick rundown on today's game against No. 12 UNC
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Talked with the OG Carolina kid, Tate Frazier, this week about Ohio State vs Carolina.
Plenty of Bruce Thornton and Caleb Wilson. A little Cookout and Bojangles.
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Plenty of Bruce Thornton and Caleb Wilson. A little Cookout and Bojangles.
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Bucketheads Podcast: Tate Frazier joins us to preview North Carolina
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December 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Talked with the OG Carolina kid, Tate Frazier, this week about Ohio State vs Carolina.
Plenty of Bruce Thornton and Caleb Wilson. A little Cookout and Bojangles.
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Plenty of Bruce Thornton and Caleb Wilson. A little Cookout and Bojangles.
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Ohio State isn't just facing a tall team on Saturday, they're facing the tallest team.
Three guys 6'10" or taller in the starting lineup. Could cause some issues.
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Three guys 6'10" or taller in the starting lineup. Could cause some issues.
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Buckeyes to face tall task Saturday against the nation’s tallest team
North Carolina starts three players who are 6-foot-10 or taller.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Ohio State isn't just facing a tall team on Saturday, they're facing the tallest team.
Three guys 6'10" or taller in the starting lineup. Could cause some issues.
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Three guys 6'10" or taller in the starting lineup. Could cause some issues.
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Good Hoops Morning: Northwestern has beaten Ohio State by 20+ each of the last two times they've played.
Can Ohio State get off the mat and win a road game today?
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Can Ohio State get off the mat and win a road game today?
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Good Hoops Morning: Is Ohio State made of the right “stuff” to win at Northwestern?
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December 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Good Hoops Morning: Northwestern has beaten Ohio State by 20+ each of the last two times they've played.
Can Ohio State get off the mat and win a road game today?
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Can Ohio State get off the mat and win a road game today?
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I was one of 2 Ohio State media members at the Pitt game last weekend.
This week on LGHL's "Bucketheads" Podcast, I talked about how defensive rebounding crushed Ohio State against Pitt, how some programs make it a non-negotiable while others clearly do not.
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This week on LGHL's "Bucketheads" Podcast, I talked about how defensive rebounding crushed Ohio State against Pitt, how some programs make it a non-negotiable while others clearly do not.
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Bucketheads Podcast: How do the Buckeyes get back on track?
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December 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I was one of 2 Ohio State media members at the Pitt game last weekend.
This week on LGHL's "Bucketheads" Podcast, I talked about how defensive rebounding crushed Ohio State against Pitt, how some programs make it a non-negotiable while others clearly do not.
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This week on LGHL's "Bucketheads" Podcast, I talked about how defensive rebounding crushed Ohio State against Pitt, how some programs make it a non-negotiable while others clearly do not.
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A quick preview pod on Pitt before I hit the highway. The Panthers' average possession is nearly 19 seconds - will they be able to pull Ohio State in the muck and play a game in the 50s/60s?
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Good Hoops Morning: Buckeyes seeking revenge in the Steel City
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November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A quick preview pod on Pitt before I hit the highway. The Panthers' average possession is nearly 19 seconds - will they be able to pull Ohio State in the muck and play a game in the 50s/60s?
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Last year on Black Friday, Ohio State lost to Pitt on a buzzer-beater at home. They have not forgotten.
"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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‘We’ve got a bad taste in our mouth’: Ohio State men have rare chance for redemption at Pitt
The Buckeyes are out for revenge in the Steel city.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Last year on Black Friday, Ohio State lost to Pitt on a buzzer-beater at home. They have not forgotten.
"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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Full press conference from last night's Mount St. Mary's game last night - John Mobley Jr. Has clearly not forgotten about last year's Pitt game.
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Uncut: Mobley, Njegovan, and Diebler talk Thanksgiving, looking forward to battle with Pitt
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Full press conference from last night's Mount St. Mary's game last night - John Mobley Jr. Has clearly not forgotten about last year's Pitt game.
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A longer and slightly more festive game story tonight - recapping Ohio State's lopsided win over Mount St. Mary's using just Thanksgiving dishes
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Breaking down Ohio State’s 113-60 win over Mount St. Mary’s using only Thanksgiving foods
Ohio State is 6-0 for the first time since 2019.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
A longer and slightly more festive game story tonight - recapping Ohio State's lopsided win over Mount St. Mary's using just Thanksgiving dishes
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A quick morning episode on tonight's game against Mount St. Mary's - a school that I knew existed but had no clue where it was located until today.
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Good Hoops Morning: Ohio State looking to start the season 6-0 for the first time since 2019
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November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A quick morning episode on tonight's game against Mount St. Mary's - a school that I knew existed but had no clue where it was located until today.
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Bruce Thornton got a breather against Western Michigan, but more importantly-- what is Taison Chatman's role right now?
That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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Backcourt breakdown: Is Taison Chatman on the outside looking in?
Ohio State’s guards excelled in a ho-hum win over Western Michigan last week.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Bruce Thornton got a breather against Western Michigan, but more importantly-- what is Taison Chatman's role right now?
That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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Board Men Get Paid: Tilly's eternal green light from three, Royal comes back and plays 33 minutes, and holy hell, that Bynum dunk 😳
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Board men get paid: Tilly ice cold from three, Royal grits through injury against Notre Dame
Ohio State’s bigs aren’t shooting particularly well, but are still getting the job done.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly's eternal green light from three, Royal comes back and plays 33 minutes, and holy hell, that Bynum dunk 😳
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💥🏀 BOOM 🏀💥
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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BOOM! Four-star guard LJ Smith commits to Ohio State
Ohio State picked up a commitment from one of the highest-rated four-star recruits in the 2027 class.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
💥🏀 BOOM 🏀💥
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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This week on Episode 178 of Bucketheads, Justin explains elevator screens to me because I am a simpleton.
We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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Bucketheads Podcast: Does the Buckeyes win over Notre Dame signify a shift in culture?
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This week on Episode 178 of Bucketheads, Justin explains elevator screens to me because I am a simpleton.
We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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Happy game day. Ohio State takes on Western Michigan tonight -- with a win, the #Buckeyes will be 5-0 for the first time since 2020.
Let's talk about it 📣
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Let's talk about it 📣
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Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Buckeyes look to continue MAC dominance against Western Michigan
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November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy game day. Ohio State takes on Western Michigan tonight -- with a win, the #Buckeyes will be 5-0 for the first time since 2020.
Let's talk about it 📣
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Let's talk about it 📣
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John Mobley Jr. Is struggling right now, especially on two-point tries. His coaches know he will shake out of it soon.
In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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Backcourt breakdown: John Mobley Jr. contributing to winning despite struggles
The sophomore is grinding through some issues but is still making winning plays.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
John Mobley Jr. Is struggling right now, especially on two-point tries. His coaches know he will shake out of it soon.
In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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