July 1, 2026

Ohio State basketball debuts at No. 25 in AP Top 25 poll


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State basketball has entered the Associated Press Top 25 following its performance in the Maui Invitational, debuting at No. 25. The Buckeyes lost early to San Diego State, killing their chances of winning the tournament. But there’d still be a chance to place as high as fifth in the tournament. They accomplished that feat with wins over Cincinnati and Texas Tech for their first win over a ranked opponent. DraftKings Sportsbook STATES: OHIO PRE-REG GET THE APP PRE-REGISTRATION $200 BONUS + NEW USER OFFER AT LAUNCH BET NOW OSU’s season will continue to have its ups and downs, given all the youth on the roster playing significant roles this season. But in Maui, it flashed its potential upside while establishing itself as a team on the rise, at least for now. Ohio State didn’t come into the season considered among the nation’s best, but it could…

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