en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/news Former Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton had a very successful debut in the NBA Summer League debut with the Rockets. Hear, watch him react to it. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:13:11 GMT Phil Harrison https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57231183 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57231183 false false We have an interview with Westerville North guard Tony Cornett, who has been impressive in recent live events with college coaches (including those from Ohio State) in attendance. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:55:21 GMT Steve Helwagen https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57230854 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57230854 false false Will Draymond Green influence LeBron James' decision?What's Elgton Jenkins best spot?How did the Guardians first half compare to expectations?Download The WK... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:26:51 GMT Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57230372 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57230372 false false Own the group chat with The Weekender, highlighting the biggest stories in college sports, standout writing from Eleven Warriors, and a glance at what’s next. SORSBY SAGA CONTINUES WITH NCAA INQUIRY INTO HIS TIME AT CINCINNATI Despite being ineligible to play at virtually all levels of football — including the NCAA and NFL — in 2026, the saga surrounding Brendan Sorsby continues to make headlines. Earlier this year. the NCAA ruled Sorsby permanently ineligible after he admitted to placing thousands of sports bets — including wagers on Indiana when he played for the Hoosiers in 2022 — throughout his college career. Sorsby spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons at Cincinnati, where he experienced a breakout as a member of the Bearcats, before transferring to Texas Tech as a premier transfer target in 2026. The NCAA issued a letter of inquiry to Cincinnati on Wednesday, seeking answers about what the university knew about Sorsby’s conduct during his time with the program. "We have had continuous conversations with the NCAA since the initial reports related to impermissible sports wagering began," a statement from the University of Cincinnati read. "As we have stated before, we do not believe any athletics official or staff member was aware of any impermissible sports wagering." During his time at Cincinnati, Sorsby placed at least 165 bets on college and professional sports, including several Bearcats men’s basketball games; however, there is no record of him betting on Cincinnati football in that period. Sorsby’s agent, Ron Slavin, said in a radio interview that Cincinnati was aware of Sorsby’s conduct and remained quiet. Sorsby's agent Ron Slavin: "The people I feel worse for besides Brendan is Texas Tech. I think where they messed up was they talked too much. If anybody should be questioned or be catching heat it should be Cincinnati because they knew for 2 years and never said anything..." — 105.3 The FAN (@1053thefan) PALUMBO TAKES OVER AS INTERIM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT MICHIGAN STATE It has been a tumultuous era for the Michigan State athletic department, and things got even more difficult for Spartan brass with the departure of short-term athletic director J Batt, who accepted the same role at Kentucky. Michigan State also nearly lost its university president, Kevin M. Guskiewicz, who almost left the university for Clemson before receiving a massive pay increase to remain in East Lansing. Guskiewicz then appointed Spartan Ventures CEO Jon Palumbo as the university’s interim athletic director. Palumbo, who was hired by Batt last year, presided over Spartan Ventures over the past year. Spartan Ventures is a non-profit, tax-exempt group that works to financially support the Michigan State athletic department, including Name, Image and Likeness funding. Palumbo has previous stints at Georgia State, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, VCU, Maryland, American, William & Mary and LaSalle. Palumbo spent four years as the athletic director at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, presiding over the athletic department from 2018-2022. "Jon has been an integral part of the innovation of MSU Athletics over the past year, and I have every confidence in his ability to maintain its positive trajectory as interim athletic director," "This will be a seamless transition for MSU Athletics, and we look forward to a successful start of the upcoming season for our programs and student-athletes." FORMER TOP COLLEGE PLAYERS STAND OUT AT NBA LAS VEGAS SUMMER LEAGUE NBA Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing, and some of college basketball’s brightest stars are already making noise at the next level. The top two picks in the NBA Draft, A.J. Dybansta and Darryn Peterson, met on Thursday, July 9, when Dybansta’s Washington Wizards battled with Peterson’s Utah Jazz. The two headliners did not disappoint, as Dybansta’s 27 points and seven rebounds pushed the Wizards past the Jazz 92-88. At the same time, Peterson registered 24 points on 6-of-18 shooting, alongside a disappointing eight turnovers in the loss. The No. 1 and No. 2 picks battled in Las Vegas tonight... ‍♂️ AJ DYBANTSA: 27 PTS (game-high) DARRYN PETERSON: 24 PTS (team-high) The Wizards defeated the Jazz in a nail-biter! — NBA (@NBA) While Peterson struggled in his Las Vegas Summer League debut, he was outstanding for the Jazz during the three-game Utah Summer League — in which he averaged 26.5 points, 7.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. Perhaps the most impressive performance of Las Vegas Summer League to this point, Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson — the No. 4 overall selection out of North Carolina — posted 35 points, five rebounds, three blocks and two steals in a 97-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, July 10. Wilson connected on 7-of-11 three-point attempts in the loss. Caleb Wilson in Summer League debut: 35 PTS 5 REB 3 BLK 2 STL 6 TO 12-21 FG 7-11 3PT — Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) Watch how fast Caleb Wilson got down the floor for this SWAT Left the crew ... Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:03:09 GMT Jack Emerson https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57227922 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57227922 false false When is the next chance of rain in central Ohio? Forecasters say not until July 17 or 18. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:43:50 GMT Bob Vitale https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57227356 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57227356 false false Vice President JD Vance, who clashed with Lindsey Graham on foreign policy matters, is among those paying homage to the South Carolina senator. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:38:19 GMT Bob Vitale https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57226449 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57226449 false false The father of Jashawn Butler turned himself in to Columbus Police and was charged with felony child endangerment. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:21:06 GMT Bob Vitale https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57225692 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57225692 false false Ohio State University hosted an annual Medieval and Renaissance Festival for 22 seasons from 1975 until 2018. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:09:37 GMT Angela O'Neal https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57224831 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57224831 false false Artificial intelligence can be used by people with bad intentions. Here's some tips to protect yourself and your kids from falling victim. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:09:30 GMT Bethany Bruner https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57224830 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57224830 false false While AI technolgies aren't new, the use of them to create child pornography or revenge porn has been on the rise, detectives say. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:09:23 GMT Bethany Bruner https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57224829 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57224829 false false Bruce Thornton’s NBA summer league debut gave Ohio State fans plenty to like. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:49:25 GMT Sunny Verma https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57225823 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57225823 false false Two Columbus men face murder charges after a July 8 shooting killed Xavier N.A. Gibbs, 28, whom police found in a crashed vehicle on Carolyn Avenue. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:04:50 GMT Nathaniel Shuda https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57221294 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57221294 false false A man died in a shooting that happened at 9:29 a.m. July 11 in Columbus' Southern Orchards neighborhood. Police are searching for a vehicle. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:14:37 GMT Bailey Gallion https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57219428 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57219428 false false The former Buckeye guard had an impressive first performance on an NBA court. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:01:26 GMT Patrick Murphy https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57219336 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/ohio-state-buckeyes-basketball/articles/57219336 true false