Ohio State basketball is taking the show outside—and Jeff “Tito” Thitoff has plenty to say about it.

On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Tito breaks down the new CareSource Invitational featuring Ohio State vs. Cincinnati and Xavier vs. Dayton at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The outdoor setting is unique, the Ohio basketball showcase is long overdue, and Jake Diebler believes it could be the first step toward something much bigger.

But should these games actually count?

Tito explains why Ohio State, Dayton, Cincinnati, Xavier and even the reigning MAC champion should eventually compete in a legitimate in-season Ohio tournament.

Also discussed:

🏀 Ohio State’s brutal nonconference schedule

🏀 Road games against UConn and Notre Dame

🏀 Matchups with Kansas and Vanderbilt

🏀 Justin Pippen’s role in replacing Bruce Thornton

🏀 The Buckeyes’ loaded and deeper backcourt

🏀 Bruce Thornton’s explosive NBA Summer League performances

🏀 Updates on former Buckeyes Kristoff Tilly and Malaki Branham

Can Jake Diebler’s aggressive scheduling prepare Ohio State for a Big Ten run—or could it bury the Buckeyes before conference play even begins?

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Ohio State football just got a new roster wrinkle — and Jeff “Tito” Thitoff is breaking it all down on The Buckeyes Blitz.

The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule could change how programs manage depth, transfers and future NFL decisions, but what does it actually mean for the Buckeyes? Tito looks at key Ohio State names like Brandon Inniss, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Tavien St. Clair, Bo Jackson, Chris Henry Jr. and others who could be impacted.

Plus, the Buckeyes are still battling Tennessee for 2027 five-star running back David Gabriel George, with his July 22 decision looming. And on the hardwood, Ohio State basketball is making noise with five-star forward DeMarcus Henry, the brother of Buckeyes football freshman Chris Henry Jr. and women’s basketball player Seini Henry, including OSU in his final eight.

Football. Basketball. Recruiting drama. Roster chaos. It’s another loaded Buckeyes Blitz on FanStreamSports.com.

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Ohio State isn’t slowing down. On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down a loaded day in Buckeye Nation — starting with Jett Harrison, the 2028 five-star wide receiver and younger brother of Marvin Harrison Jr., committing to Ohio State.

Tito also dives into the Buckeyes’ ridiculous wide receiver pipeline, Cortez Hankton proving Ohio State hasn’t missed a beat after Brian Hartline, and another massive defensive line win with Marcus Fecato joining the 2027 class. But it’s not all roses — Tennessee may be turning up the NIL heat for five-star running back David Gabriel George.

Plus, Jeremiah Smith sits at No. 1 in PFF’s top college football players, Julian Sayin gets major QB1 love, Ohio State basketball has Sweet 16 potential, Sydney Mobley gives the women’s team a major boost, and former Buckeye Dillon Dingler earns MLB All-Star honors.

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