Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning

The Ohio State men's basketball program held its "Vet Camp" this week, welcoming back more than a dozen former players, including stars like Scoonie Penn, David Lighty, Greg Oden, and former head coach Thad Matta. It's a great kickoff to a new season, and an opportunity for the next Ohio State team to learn from some living legends. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler about the week, what it means to both the former and current players, and more. 

This episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the year-round home of Ohio State's football team, is about to get a massive overhaul. Thursday morning, Ross Bjork, the OSU athletic director, met with the media to discuss a $125 million renovation project for the WHAC that's expected to kick off in a little more than a year.  

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss why the program feels like it needs to overhaul the facility, what's going to happen to the team during that construction project, and what to expect when it's all done. 

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby’s Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Jake Diebler's third full season as Ohio State's head coach is going to have a different - and bigger - look than the previous two years. The Buckeyes loaded up with big bodies in the front court to allow Amare Bynum to play farther from the hoop, and those bigger players should give OSU the ability to throw a number of different looks at opponents. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the new basketball insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the four big players that Diebler is going to roll out this year, and how they could change the game for the basketball Buckeyes. 

• Ivan Njegoven, who is ready to take on a bigger role in year three
• Andrija Jelavic, a Kentucky transfer who can stretch the floor
• Josh Ojianwuna, a big-bodied Baylor transfer who can provide muscle down low
• Vuk Lazerovic, a freshman who may be a year away from taking on a role

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Former Ohio State head football coach, and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, Jim Tressel will make history this fall, as just the third former Buckeye coach to be inducted into the program's ring of honor inside Ohio Stadium.

OSU announced on Tuesday that Tressel's name would be added to the facing of C-Deck in Ohio Stadium at the season-opening game against Ball State. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss Tressel's impact on the program's history, the honor he is set to receive, and his legacy within the state and the program. 

Episode artwork includes photos taken by the legendary Jim Davidson of TheOzone.net

Ohio State had a busy weekend of official visits inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, so where do things stand now between the Buckeyes and some of their top visitors?

Juck Miletti, the recruiting insider at BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr on this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast to discuss the latest on:

• 5-star 2027 WR Jamier Brown, who is already committed to Ohio State
• 4-star DT Karlos May, a monster defensive tackle who could be the key to Larry Johnson's 2027 recruiting class
• 4-star WR Blake Wong, who will make his college decision later this week
• 4-star QB Brady Edmunds, who was hoping to get answers to questions he had about the Buckeyes' plans to determine if he would stay committed to Ohio State
• And an unofficial visitor, elite 2029 WR Austin Miller, who seems to be trending in a good direction for the Buckeyes

Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

A lot of the conversation around Ohio State's 2026 running back room has centered around Bo Jackson, which is fair enough, considering he topped 1,000 yards as a true freshman. However, there is a talented trio of other players in Carlos Locklyn's position group who are all expected to take a big step forward this fall.

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss three players who Ohio State fans might not be thinking about very much now, but who people inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center are expecting big things from this fall. 

This episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

The Ohio State men's basketball team made its first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years last season. Now, Jake Diebler and the Buckeyes are looking to build on that this year, and they have an intriguing combination of returning standouts, veteran transfers, and a pair of 5-star true freshmen who could make that possible. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear directly from Diebler with his thoughts on:

• Guard Juni Mobley, who considered entering the NBA Draft before returning for another season in Columbus
• Forward Amare Bynum, whose return for a second season was a huge offseason win for the program
• Transfer Justin Pippen, who projects to be an impact player both on and off the court
• 5-star freshman Anthony Thompson, whose athleticism could be a gamechanger
• 5-star freshman LJ Smith, a late addition to the roster, who enrolled a year earlier than expected

Today's episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning upscale steakhouse in downtown Columbus, named one of the top-50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Five top prospects in the 2027 recruiting class are making their official visits to Ohio State this weekend, and they are in five very different spots in their recruitments. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss each of the visitors, and where things might stand coming out of the weekend. 

• 5-star WR Jamier Brown, a local standout who has been an active recruiter in the class
• 4-star QB Brady Edmunds, who is looking for answers to clarify his future with the Buckeyes
• 4-star DT Karlos May, who could give Larry Johnson a massive nose tackle in the middle of the line
• 4-star WR Blake Wong, who would be a solid addition to Cortez Hankton's first recruiting class
• Unranked WR Jordan Donahoo, who has some intriguing measurables, but who is more or less unknown nationally

This episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Ohio State held its final one-day camp of the summer on Thursday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, and even on a day loaded with talent, three players stood out above the rest. 

In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to discuss:

• Jett Harrison, the 5-star 2028 wide receiver, and younger brother of former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison, Jr.
• Aedyn Havili, the 2028 top-100 defensive tackle who showcased a dominant burst along the line of scrimmage.
• Xander Edwards, the 4-star 2028 running back, who flashed quick feet to earn an offer from the Buckeyes.

This episode is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

Brady Edmunds, the 4-star California QB who has been committed to Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class for well over a year, is in Columbus now getting ready for his official visit. But going into the weekend, there are still more questions than answers about exactly how his recruitment will end. 

Tony Gerdeman of BuckeyeInsiders.com spent Wednesday morning watching Edmunds dominate a 7-on-7 camp at Ohio State, and then got a chance to talk to the talented quarterback about where things stand with him and the Buckeyes, his recent official visit to UCLA, what he's hoping to get cleared up this weekend, and more. 

This episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast is sponsored by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning upscale steakhouse in downtown Columbus, named one of the top-50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.