The Ohio State Buckeyes is the men's basketball team representing Ohio State University in the NCAA Division I Basketball. Their achievements include winning one NCAA Championship in 1960 and 20 Big Ten Conference titles. Ohio State has also made 31 NCAA Tournament appearances. The team has reached the Final Four 11 times and has helped numerous players win All-American recognition and also drafted them to the NBA. The Buckeyes play their home games at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball Head Coach 2024-2025
Jake Diebler is the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes for the 2024–2025 season. Diebler was named the Buckeyes' head coach in 2024 after working as an assistant coach. He is known for developing players with his defensive approach. During his first season, Jake guided the team to a 6–2 overall record and a 5–1 conference record. Prior to his time at Ohio State, Diebler coached at Vanderbilt and other programs, helping teams achieve multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
Jake Diebler Physical Attributes
| Age | 38 years old (October 28, 1986) |
Jake Diebler Age
As of January 2025, Jake Diebler is 38 years old and was born on October 28, 1986.
Ohio State Buckeyes basketball Head Coach year by year
Here is the list of Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team head coaches year by year:
| Tenure | Record | Name |
| 1922–1946 | 154–135 | Harold Olsen |
| 1946–1950 | 27–21 | Tippy Dye |
| 1958–1976 | 297–158 | Fred Taylor |
| 2004–2017 | 337–123 | Thad Matta |
| 2017–2024 | 137–86 | Chris Holtmann |
| 2024–present | 6–2 | Jake Diebler |
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff 2024-2025
Here is the list of all the coaching staff of the Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team for the 2024-2025 season:
| Position | Name |
| Head Coach | Jake Diebler |
| Associate Head Coach | Joel Justus |
| Assistant Coach | Dave Dickerson |
| Assistant Coach | Jamall Walker |
| Assistant Coach | Talor Battle |
| Assistant Coach | Luke Simons |
| Director of Basketball Ops | David Egelhoff |
| Assistant Strength Coach | Quadrian Banks |
| Recruiting Coordinator | Terence Dials |
| NIL/Community Relations | Nicholas Kellogg |
| Video Coordinator | Robbie Rucki |
Assistant Coach
Joel Justus, Dave Dickerson, Jamall Walker, Talor Battle and Luke Simons are appointed as the assistant coaches of the Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team as of January 2025.
Joel Justus, Jamall Walker, Talor Battle, and Luke Simons joined in 2024 to support Jake whereas Dave Dickerson rejoined in 2024 after leaving in 2017.
Ohio State Buckeyes Men’s Basketball Support Staff 2024-2025
| Position | Name |
| Assistant Director of Athletic Training | Tony Laurenzi |
| Director of Athletics Communications | Gary Petit |
| Social Content Manager | Nick Artinian |
| Creative Video Producer | Ben Majors |
| Assistant Director of Academic Services | Kaitlin Davis |
FAQs on Ohio State Buckeyes
A. The Buckeyes won their NCAA Championship in 1960.
A. Ohio State has made 31 NCAA Tournament appearances.
A. The Buckeyes play at the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
A. Ohio State has won 20 Big Ten Conference titles
