Five-Star Duke Transfer Sean Stewart Commits to Ohio State

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osufan2002's picture

Ka-booooooooom!!!!  Go Bucks!!!

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BSmith0405's picture

Him and Bradshaw look so much better in the S&G then those ugly blue jerseys they previously wore!

Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.

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BuckeyeGoneNuts's picture

Him and Bradshaw look so much better in the S&G then those ugly blue jerseys they previously wore!

Blue uniforms of all kinds suck.   And if you add any kind of yellow to it, you reach the pinnacle of garbage unis.  

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BuckeyeLurker0509's picture

I was at a bar once in NJ (fox and hound) Menlo Park  and there was a previous event sponsored by corona , so blue and yellow table clothes 

lol every Buckeye fan in the place refused to sit at any tables for 3.5 hours for entire duration of the game bc of said hideous table clothes 

that’s when the bar owner realized the depth of this rivalry / hatred 

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southbay's picture

I watched a few minutes of a baseball game recently in which the Boston Red Sox appeared to be wearing garish yellow and blue uniforms. Did I really see that?

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Raider85's picture

This is freaking awesome the kid has a ton of ability,good skills on offense and defense,very exciting addition. Go Bucks!!!

Raider85

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BrewstersMillions's picture

Whoa. Diebs appears to not be fucking around.

Michigan Cheated

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Docginn's picture

Diebler getting me  excited for next season!

Docginn

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James T. Kirk's picture

Mmmhmm talent seems to go out the backdoor here.

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PiPo2234's picture

Maybe in the past. This is the present and Ohio State basketball has a leader. The future is bright for the program! Let’s Go Bucks!!

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Sanitarian2's picture

Let's see, Okpara and Key for Stewart and Bradshaw, take that deal today and every day. 

Sani

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BrewstersMillions's picture

I don't blame you. Damn good deal.

Michigan Cheated

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keyshawn_buck77's picture

(every time he posts) 

Feeling cold is psychological. - Woody Hayes

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James T. Kirk's picture

Always happy to meet a fan. Autograph signing later.

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keyshawn_buck77's picture

checking to see if folks replied to you

got a live one

Feeling cold is psychological. - Woody Hayes

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Brooksie's picture

Ya think? LOL

Bucks Fan since 1970

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jkrk's picture

So we’re not firing him?

Such a great hire. I’ll keep beating the drum that what makes Diebler different is that he became a coach because he realized that was the way he could help people the most. You see it in action with what Stewart’s dad said. 

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wyatt's picture

Did Jake Diebler attend the Brian Hartline school of recruiting?

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nomatta's picture

The floor could be low for next season...

But this also might be the highest ceiling Buckeye men's basketball team in a very long time.

There is real talent in the backcourt. There is real talent in the frontcourt. 

Diebler is gambling on potential... and you know what? I am here for it.

Let's roll.

the empire never ended

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keith7456's picture

Much better than whatever the hell Holtmann was doing with the portal...

Swear that Holtmann looked for the kids with the lowest possible ceilings.

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oldebucke's picture

Yep, I'll take hope and potential over guaranteed mediocracy every time. 

If you have two people that agree on everything, that only means one of them is not thinking at all.

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EvanstonBuckeye's picture

He had a knack for finding shooting guards that couldn't really shoot to play the point. It was uncanny. 

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ToetotheFace's picture

Battle was a good find, even though I'm happier with Diebler taking over. 

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keith7456's picture

Something about blind squirrels and nuts would apply here.

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Horseshoe's picture

Holtmann was asleep at the wheel. OSU basketball about to be fun to watch again.

Robert M

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PiPo2234's picture

I think that Diebler is the gamble that this program is best to roll with! I’ve been all in and loving it! When does the season tip off? Let’s get this going. Go Buckeyes!!

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Bucktailfruit's picture

Veeeeerrrrry Niiiice!

Go up to the line and cross it. - J. Harbaugh

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jwilly's picture

Solid pickup! Likely our starting PF alongside Bradshaw at Center and Royal at the other forward. Seems like we'll have a fast athletic group!

JWilly3

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jongleur8287's picture

bout dang time. I've been looking for a red banner these past couple of weeks

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PiPo2234's picture

Good things come to those who wait. Go Bucks!!

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denniscolumbus's picture

Class of 2001 - classless since then.

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Silver Sniper's picture

I tried to convince my friend it’s possible this song does not have sexual connotations. This GIF helps my cause. Go Bucks!! BOOM!!

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NHBuckeye's picture

Friday BOOMAGE!!!!  Love it.  Kid is a solid pickup for the squad. 

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CharlotteBuckeye1's picture

Sigh of relief…..

This gives me hope for next year!!!

Net-Net, I’m not sure if we won or lost the portal, but this makes it arguable either way.

Go get one more!!

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moose182's picture

If you think these roster changes aren't a win then you don't know much about basketball.

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Kangarooman's picture

Calipari level frontcourt with a well-seasoned and proven backcourt. Sky is the limit right now

High T, Alpha Male

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YoungBossBuckeye's picture

This kid was born when I was graduating HS and doing shots of Quervo in Cancun. Fuck, I'm getting old.

Great pickup. It's nice getting transfers with size from basketball powerhouses. 

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Buckeye24's picture

Great pickup!! Would really love to see Diebler pickup a shooter to go along with what he has!!

Artthedart

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PiPo2234's picture

If we are not able to pick up a sharp shooter, with a front court like this I believe that we will be looking good. Bradshaw and Stewart should open up a lot of good looks for Bruce and Meechie and company. I am confident our guards will rebound nicely 3pt % wise. Let’s Go Buckeyes!!

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Kidhanna's picture

Good points PiPo.  Not to mention the development of Chatman.  He just didn’t get much of a chance to find his comfort level with limited playing time.  That’s gonna change next year!

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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PiPo2234's picture

Looking forward to seeing Chatmans game this season as well as Mobley. Go Bucks!!

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CliftonBuck's picture

Great pickup. Love the potential. 

Meechie and Thornton will do some shooting but it seems to me this roster would really fill out if we had a true 3-point specialist along with what we currently have. 

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RunningFree's picture

All due respect to Key and Okpara, and they'll still need to prove themselves, but I do believe we have an upgrade in the frontcourt with Bradshaw and Stewart! And in a more seasoned Royal and we're looking at this being one of the teams strengths next year.

Now, about those wings and 3P shooting ability...

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ZachBuckeye5's picture

Okpara was actually developing pretty nicely, by his Senior year he could have been a First-Second Team AC guy imo. However, Bradshaw and Stewart have much higher floors no doubt. Both were Top 10 recruits for a reason, they have legitimate NBA talent. That is what this team needed.

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Chewbucca's picture

This is certainly a very welcome addition, but it would have been better if Okpara was still a part of the team while adding these pieces. Depth, depth, depth. Gotta have it.

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BuckeyeDevil's picture

Average height for a power forward? I will take 6-9 for a power forward. 

Did we forget Zed Key tries to play center at 6-8?

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whoa45's picture

The average height at PF in college is 6'7 to 6'8, but when we've played teams like Wisconsin who always seemed to have towering frontcourts - this is such a refreshing change.

Gonna be awesome to have super athletic 6'9 Stewart paired with 7'1 Bradshaw! I can't remember a PF this big for us in a long time. 

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brutus0717's picture

Well, their names were Jared Sullinger and Zed Key, but they were needed to play center.

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whoa45's picture

Well, we could name a bunch of guys like that who were out of position. But as you said, they had to play center for us. Jared was special though, and could get away at the 5 on most nights. He had trouble with players with a certain length/height though.

Kyle Young and Kaleb Wesson had good height for a PF, but not as great as our Centers. I remember when Trever Thompson (6'11) decided to go pro early. That was a huge bummer b/c he had good size at the 5, and had massively improved from year to year. Had he stayed, I can't remember the year, but it was either Kyle or Kaleb that coulda played at the 4 instead - which would have been an awesome pairing with Trevor at the 5.

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ibuck's picture

Boom !

From 247:

What he may lack in sheer height, he compensates for with power, physicality, and leaping ability. He’s a high-volume rebounder and ... [Use link for the rest]

In Diebler we trust!

Our honor defend, we'll fight to the end !

"it's not magic, it's fundamentals" that lead to Ohio State's success. - Ryan Day

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ANOTHERMICHIGANLOSS's picture

I read this as it's the return of a 5 star caliber Slam Thompson.  I love it.

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nomatta's picture

Besides being 2 inches shorter, Slam Thompson was nowhere near as physical as Sean Stewart is. And playing 32.5 mpg as a senior, Thompson averaged 3.9 rpg. Stewart averaged nearly that many rebounds playing 8mpg as a true frosh this season. Stewart can play the 4 and the 5 whereas you'd almost rather have played Thompson at the 2 than the 4.

Yeah, they're both athletic forwards who aren't known as perimeter shot-makers, but outside of that they are pretty different players.

the empire never ended

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MercyTex's picture

This is the truth. This addition gives transition and post up options that have been missing for over 6 years. Let guards run because the bigs can run too.

Our people are everywhere, Esto Dignus.

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Buckeye24's picture

Him and Bradshaw - size, length and athleticism- great to see that at OSU!

Artthedart

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MaxPowerBucknut's picture

Is it time for us to now say that Diebler is awesome again?

OSUCOM 2008 Graduate. Go Bucks!

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PiPo2234's picture

Haha when did he stop being awesome….go bucks!!

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WezBuck28's picture

Fuuuuuggggg yeah!! Welcome aboard, sir!!

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ITWASME's picture

Wow massive get. This team should be exciting at the very least

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keyshawn_buck77's picture

Yes.

Our Bucks might be a little raw coming out of the gate, but they won't be boring.

Excited about Diebs and where the team is headed.

Feeling cold is psychological. - Woody Hayes

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StumpFickell's picture

I'd rather them start a little slow than go through another one of those end of year droughts again. 

StumpFickell

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ChicagoFish's picture

Chicago Fish

'90

My brick by the stadium has my name and  "Woody Forever".   Let me know if you see it/

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ChicagoFish's picture

I'm an idiot. Can't get BOOM gif to drop.

Chicago Fish

'90

My brick by the stadium has my name and  "Woody Forever".   Let me know if you see it/

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ChicagoFish's picture

Thx, K !

Chicago Fish

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My brick by the stadium has my name and  "Woody Forever".   Let me know if you see it/

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moopdawg's picture

Nice pickup.  Looks athletic and more natural around the rim than Okpara (although I thought Okpara showed lots of improvement and was looking forward to seeing him progress as a Buckeye).  Not sure what the scholly/roster situation is, but I think we're set if we can lockdown a consistent spot up shooter that can also D up.

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OSU069's picture

Okpara got upset that Diebler brought in a more talented center than him in Bradshaw and then proceeded to get a big NIL deal from Tennessee and left. I also really enjoyed watching him at the end of the season but I am glad Diebler is looking for upgrades regardless if our current players like it or not. 

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b2d's picture

Nice job from a new coach whom everyone thought would be unable to compete with the big names in recruiting!

otis68

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BUCKEYEYANKEE's picture

It's a good pick up. Stewart will be good putting up offensive putbacks on one side of the rim with Bradshaw on the other side. You can have Royal at the 3 with his mid range game. You can play small or large with Stewart in the lineup. At least Diebler is getting more height around the rim. These are good picks with Parrish, Bradshaw and Stewart.

BuckeyeYankee

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ibuck's picture

Diebler is getting more height around the rim. These are good picks with Parrish, Bradshaw and Stewart.

One hopes that translates to more rebounds and better defense, as well as better points production from all.

Our honor defend, we'll fight to the end !

"it's not magic, it's fundamentals" that lead to Ohio State's success. - Ryan Day

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Elguapo's picture

We’ll coach diebler you have assembled a team more than capable of winning the big ten. CBS has us up to 15 as does rothstein makes me wonder if we jump purdue for big ten favorites now after getting Stewart. Again just my opinion but on paper I like us and indiana the best, but I do think we have a higher ceiling 

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PiPo2234's picture

The Indiana series looks to be a battle Royal. Can’t wait for the season to begin! Go Bucks!!

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buckeyeinWI's picture

BOOOOM!

Welcome aboard Sean!

GO BUCKEYES!

GO BUCKEYES!

17-5 since 2001!

But 1-3 since 2019 REALLY SUCKS!

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John-A-Tron's picture

Lots of new faces next year.. but the talent is undeniable! 

"Ice! It's in my veins!" - D'Angelo Russell

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sstein55's picture

Love this pickup, and another big man was crucial since the other forwards seeing playin time are on the smaller side, (Royal and Mahaffey). Now get a good shooting wing and we are set. 

Steve

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Buckeye24's picture

Do any of the posters on here know if Ohio State has a 2G/SF coming in on a visit??

Artthedart

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nomatta's picture

Nothing set up for a player like that right now.

Will be interesting to see if getting Stewart changes anything with our recent portal activity with other fronctourt players like Elijah Saunders or Langdon Hatton or if the frontcourt remains the focus. This 11w article posits that's where the focus will stay, which I could see, but I also wouldn't be surprised if we pivot to trying to add a sharpshooting wing of some sort, even if just as a bench option.

the empire never ended

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Buckeye24's picture

I don’t see enough shooting with this roster - I could be wrong. I do think Royal will improve his range a lot this off season his form is to good not to be able to knock down a three at the college level. Maybe Diebler thinks Mobley can contribute next year.....And adding a 6’5” to 6’6” Athletic wing small/forward would still be adding a front court player....

Artthedart

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Kangarooman's picture

oh man. A 3/4 that can shoot the lights out. We didn't think of that. We gotta get this news to Diebler immediately

High T, Alpha Male

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whoa45's picture

@Nomatta, I personally think a lot of this hinges on where the staff Taison can be this year. If he lives up to his top 30 ranking out of high school, then we've got a monster in waiting to pair with Thorton. Losing Roddy, I have concerns about losing some of that size, and Taison gives us that right back. Bruce/Meechie feels like a really small backcourt.

What do you feel we lose/gain with Meechie at the 2? I'm not quite sure his SEC production will carry over and that he is a plus over Roddy. All the transfer portal rankings have Roddy significantly rated higher than Meechie.

Ideally, Taison has his breakout year and Meechie is a strong backup in the backcourt. As you said, a sharpshooting wing should be a priority.  

Also, how do you feel about Devin Royal? People on this board seem to be enamored by him, but part of me feels he caught some people off guard this year and was more opportunistic than anything. He seems to lack a motor and has a really slow shot. Will be interesting to see how he handles more attention from the scouting reports this year.

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NavyPHBuckeye's picture

BOOM!  Diebler is knocking it out of the Schottenstein Center.  Go Bucks.

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brutus0717's picture

Very nice addition by Diebler and company!! Welcome to Buckeye Nation, Sean!

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Art Harrell's picture

Welcome to  "THE " Buckeye Nation...where... Great Players...become...Buckeye Legends...Go Bucks

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ibuck's picture

Actually 5 incoming portal players . . . . so far.

Our honor defend, we'll fight to the end !

"it's not magic, it's fundamentals" that lead to Ohio State's success. - Ryan Day

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ibuck's picture

Actually 4 so far. Sorry! 

Math !  

Our honor defend, we'll fight to the end !

"it's not magic, it's fundamentals" that lead to Ohio State's success. - Ryan Day

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qeduhh's picture

OH. Ok. I was premature in saying that Diebler was running out of gas and running off the wrong guys. 

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RC's picture

Now get a long-range sharpshooter and this team could be pretty good.

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vball10set's picture

Now get a long-range sharpshooter and this team could be pretty good.

...says every fan of every team in the country ;)

Leave no doubt

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DenBuck's picture

So many all of a sudden were questioning Diebs. Then he pulls this rabbit outta his hat!

Buckeye For Life

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bucksfan6's picture

Ok, I will admit I was really skeptical of Diebler being named head coach, when he has had no experience at that high level. But, what he has just accomplished, bringing in two 5* recruits from two of the biggest BlueBlood's in CBB history is damn, damn impressive. You have to go all out and root your hardest for this young coach on this big stage.
I surely will be.

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You need to be humble or you will get humbled. - Jocko Willink

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FortBuckeyes's picture

I'm just here for the BOOMS! Ahhhhhh, I can feel their power. Go Buckeyes!

Win, Lose, or Tie...I'm a Buckeye until I die!

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okiebuck's picture

Well alright alright Diebs!!

"The day they laid poor Poncho low, Lefty split for O-HI-O".

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Cakewalk23's picture

Oh BOOYAH!!!  Felix who???

Addition by subtraction.

In Ryan Day & Ross Bjork We Trust.

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NorthPoleBuckeye's picture

Hot dog, this is exciting!

Welcome home Sean!

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Dasniksder's picture

I honestly have no idea where to set my expectations for next year. Are they an NCAA tournament team? Will they compete for the conference championship?

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ibuck's picture

Reasonable expectations can lead to much joy if they bond and play well together.

[Wow ! They're even better than I thought !]

Go Buckeyes !

Our honor defend, we'll fight to the end !

"it's not magic, it's fundamentals" that lead to Ohio State's success. - Ryan Day

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buckeyeEddie27's picture

Dude. This is wild. They're up to something, man

I know there's a game Saturday, and my ass will be there.

I Believe In Ohio State.

I'd like to know where Lou Holtz is right now.

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Buckeye Chuck's picture

You can see the outlines of a competitive team now. Still need some consistent scoring from the wing, and of course, both Bradshaw and Stewart to live up to their original billings. 

The most "loud mouth, disrespect" poster on 11W.

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tussey's picture

Let's goo!!! 

Super excited for him and Bradshaw to be paired together.

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HB's picture

Diebler is the Man! 

HB

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Bucksfan0214's picture

"Its gonna be cold, its gonna be grey, and its going to last you the rest of your life!".

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wyatt's picture

I've been missing these Denzel Washington memes on bb recruiting. Thanks.

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Kieren1's picture

Welcome to Buckeye Nation Sean! Great news!

Way to go Coach Diebler! Thought you were the best coach for us and you’re proving it.

6’ 9” and 230 lbs with outstanding leaping ability is not at all average! With Bradshaw we now have an intimidating pairing down low with size, aggression and athleticism. 

Pair that with an elite guard group and we’re in excellent shape for next season.

Now just one more addition - an athletic wing who is a strong shooter beyond the arc.

 Kieren

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gerry30's picture

I'M ASKING; NOT CRITICIZING: How do we get that excited about a guy who is #67 in the transfer portal.
PS: I'm excited.

Et Too

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moose182's picture

He didn't play much at Duke hence going from a 5 star top 50 recruit to number 67 in the portal.

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Buckeye6266's picture

I want to make it around the track without blowing up the car. -- Brian Hartline

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allbucksallthetime's picture

BOOM!  The Buckeyes will certainly have a different look going forward with a bigger, more athletic roster.  I'm excited about Sean Stewart's addition.  Adding a skilled perimeter shooter would put be perfect.  Go Bucks!

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sstein55's picture

The transfer portal  rankings, are based on production I would assume. Stewart has all the tools, and was a very highly rated high school player. He just did not get a whole lot of playing time last year, due to who he was playing behind, Thus the #67 ranking, which is not very accurate. 

Steve

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whoa45's picture

Each ranking service (On3, 247, CBS, The Athletic, etc.) has its unique ranking criteria, and different weights assigned to each component. But production is just one piece. 

For example, The Athletic assigns a heavy weight to scarcity in the market. If I remember correctly, that meant Centers had the highest value. You could have a center rated higher than a guard who is the obvious superior player, but the center is rated higher in the context of just the portal.

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BuckShotGinn's picture

If only we could have held on to Scotty Middleton (biggest head-scratcher of the departures), this team could have been even more special. But not bad overall.

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Eddie43001's picture

"I wanna know where all the Jake Diebler critics are right now!"

-Ryan Day

It is never right to do what is wrong.
It is never wrong to do what is right.
It is always right to do what is right.

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tdk2712's picture

4 of the top 52 players from the 2023 class now with chatman and royal

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ScarletNGrey01's picture

Thank you Mr. Stewart!!!

Schott fired across the bow!

Good lord, 6'9" with a 36 inch vertical, you cannot be serious??!! That in itself adds two or more inches to his reach relative to the average forward.

The will to win is not as important as the will to prepare to win. -- Woody Hayes

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AWC 89's picture

BOOM!! but where is the red banner?

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3idbuck's picture

It’s was up most of the day

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Urban Master's picture

How is this Austin Parks dude?  Anyone know ... 6'10" and 260?  Is he ready or do we need another center?

MW

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ROCK1's picture

Uh,Oh, in high school he played for the Windermere( FL) WOLVERINES!

ROCK1

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Icouldnotgofor3's picture

Jake flexing that recruiting savvy..........Welcome aboard Sean..............!!

Saban on a cart eating cold pizza

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Silver_Bullet's picture

Stewart shot 57.1% from the field but didn't attempt a 3-pointer in his freshman season. 

10 twos are better than 5 threes.

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