Jeff “Tito” Thitoff is back with another edition of The Buckeyes Daily Blitz, breaking down a huge week in Ohio State athletics.

Jim Tressel is officially headed into the Ohio State Ring of Honor, joining legendary Buckeyes coaches Paul Brown and Woody Hayes with permanent recognition inside Ohio Stadium. Tito reacts to Tressel’s emotional surprise announcement, his legacy at Ohio State, his dominance over Michigan, and why he may be the most important Buckeyes football hire since Woody Hayes.

Plus, former Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton hears his name called with the first pick of the second round in the NBA Draft, landing with the Houston Rockets. Tito discusses Thornton’s NBA fit, his potential role in Houston, and why the Rockets clearly see something in the former Buckeye.

Also on the show: Ohio State basketball’s future with Anthony Thompson, early 2027 NBA Draft buzz, and the NCAA’s new five-years-to-play-five eligibility rule.

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Ohio State basketball has talent. Now it has expectations.

On this episode of The Buckeyes Daily Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down what LJ Smith’s reclassification means for the Buckeyes, why Jake Diebler needed another backcourt weapon, and how Ohio State plans to replace Bruce Thornton by committee.

Tito also dives into John Mobley Jr.’s next step, Amari Williams’ offseason growth, Justin Pippen’s leadership role, and why this Buckeyes roster has no excuse to miss the NCAA Tournament.

This might be Jake Diebler’s most talented Ohio State team yet. Now it has to win like it.

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Ohio State basketball just got a major boost as 5-star guard LJ Smith reclassifies to 2026 and joins the Buckeyes earlier than expected. On this episode of The Buckeyes Daily Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down what Smith’s arrival means for Jake Diebler’s loaded backcourt, how he fits with Anthony Thompson, John Mobley Jr., Amari Bayham and the rest of a revamped Ohio State roster.

Tito also reacts to Diebler’s comments on building chemistry, getting Smith ready during the summer, Mobley’s “unfinished business,” and why this season feels like a true step-forward moment for Buckeyes basketball.

Can Ohio State make real noise in the Big Ten and finally push deeper into March? The talent is there — now it’s time to run it up.

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