The 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball schedule has been released. The Buckeyes will open their season on November 14th on the road against the Davidson Wildcats. They will then host the Robert Morris Colonials on November 17th and the Charleston Southern Buccaneers on November 19th.
Ohio State will open their Big Ten Conference schedule on December 4th at home against the Michigan State Spartans. They will then play at the Wisconsin Badgers on December 8th, host the Purdue Boilermakers on December 11th, and travel to the Iowa Hawkeyes on December 15th.
Osu Basketball Schedule 2024
Here are 10 important points about the 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball schedule:
- Season opener: November 14th at Davidson
- Home opener: November 17th vs. Robert Morris
- Big Ten opener: December 4th vs. Michigan State
- Toughest stretch: December 8th at Wisconsin, December 11th vs. Purdue, December 15th at Iowa
- Key non-conference games: November 23rd vs. Villanova, December 18th vs. North Carolina
- Total home games: 17
- Total road games: 15
- Longest road trip: 3 games from December 29th to January 2nd
- Final regular season game: March 9th at Michigan
- Big Ten Tournament: March 12th-16th at United Center in Chicago
The Buckeyes will be looking to build on their success from the 2023 season, when they finished 21-12 overall and 12-8 in the Big Ten. They return four starters from that team, including All-Big Ten forward Zed Key.
Season opener: November 14th at Davidson
The Ohio State Buckeyes will open their 2024 season on the road against the Davidson Wildcats. Davidson is a perennial NCAA Tournament contender, and they will be a tough test for the Buckeyes.
- Davidson is a well-coached team. Bob McKillop has been the head coach at Davidson since 1989, and he has led the Wildcats to 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eights.
- Davidson has a talented roster. The Wildcats return three starters from last season’s team, including All-Atlantic 10 guard Foster Loyer. Loyer is one of the best shooters in the country, and he will be a major threat for the Buckeyes.
- Davidson plays in a tough conference. The Atlantic 10 is one of the best mid-major conferences in the country, and Davidson has always been one of the top teams in the league. The Wildcats have won six Atlantic 10 regular season championships and three Atlantic 10 Tournament championships under McKillop.
- The game will be a good early test for the Buckeyes. Ohio State will need to be ready to play their best game of the season in order to beat Davidson. The Wildcats will be a tough opponent, and they will provide the Buckeyes with a good early test.
The Buckeyes will be looking to start their season off on the right foot with a win over Davidson. A win over the Wildcats would give Ohio State a big boost of confidence heading into the rest of the season.
Home opener: November 17th vs. Robert Morris
The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the Robert Morris Colonials in their home opener on November 17th. Robert Morris is a member of the Horizon League, and they are coming off of a 15-16 season.
The Colonials are led by head coach Andrew Toole, who is in his fourth season at the helm. Toole has a career record of 55-43 at Robert Morris, and he has led the Colonials to two Horizon League Tournament appearances.
Robert Morris has a talented roster led by senior guard Kahliel Spear. Spear is a two-time All-Horizon League selection, and he is one of the best shooters in the conference. He averaged 17.5 points per game last season.
The Buckeyes will be looking to start their season off with a win over Robert Morris. The Colonials will be a tough opponent, but the Buckeyes should be able to win at home. A win over Robert Morris would give Ohio State a good start to their season and build some momentum heading into their tougher games later in the season.
Here are some additional details about the game:
* **Tip-off time:** 7:00 PM ET
* **TV:** BTN+
* **Radio:** Ohio State Radio Network
Fans can purchase tickets to the game at the Ohio State Athletics website.
Big Ten opener: December 4th vs. Michigan State
The Ohio State Buckeyes will open their Big Ten schedule on December 4th at home against the Michigan State Spartans. Michigan State is one of the top teams in the Big Ten, and they will be a tough test for the Buckeyes.
The Spartans are led by head coach Tom Izzo, who is one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history. Izzo has led Michigan State to eight Final Fours and one national championship.
Michigan State has a talented roster led by senior forward Malik Hall. Hall is a two-time All-Big Ten selection, and he is one of the best players in the conference. He averaged 14.4 points and 9.3 rebounds per game last season.
The Buckeyes will need to be ready to play their best game of the season in order to beat Michigan State. The Spartans are a well-coached team with a lot of talent. The Buckeyes will need to be able to match Michigan State’s physicality and intensity in order to win the game.
Here are some additional details about the game:
* **Tip-off time:** 7:00 PM ET
* **TV:** ESPN
* **Radio:** Ohio State Radio Network
Fans can purchase tickets to the game at the Ohio State Athletics website.
Toughest stretch: December 8th at Wisconsin, December 11th vs. Purdue, December 15th at Iowa
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face their toughest stretch of the season in December when they play three ranked opponents in a row: December 8th at Wisconsin, December 11th vs. Purdue, and December 15th at Iowa.
Wisconsin is one of the top teams in the Big Ten, and they are coming off of a Sweet 16 appearance last season. The Badgers are led by head coach Greg Gard, who is one of the best coaches in the country. Wisconsin has a talented roster led by senior guard Chucky Hepburn. Hepburn is one of the best shooters in the country, and he is also a very good defender.
Purdue is another top team in the Big Ten, and they are coming off of an Elite Eight appearance last season. The Boilermakers are led by head coach Matt Painter, who is one of the best coaches in the country. Purdue has a talented roster led by senior forward Zach Edey. Edey is one of the best players in the country, and he is a matchup nightmare for opposing teams.
Iowa is a rising team in the Big Ten, and they are coming off of an NCAA Tournament appearance last season. The Hawkeyes are led by head coach Fran McCaffery, who is one of the best coaches in the country. Iowa has a talented roster led by senior guard Kris Murray. Murray is one of the best players in the country, and he is a matchup nightmare for opposing teams.
The Buckeyes will need to be ready to play their best basketball of the season in order to win these three games. These are three of the best teams in the country, and the Buckeyes will need to be at their best to beat them.
Here are some additional details about the games:
* **December 8th at Wisconsin:**
* Tip-off time: 9:00 PM ET
* TV: ESPN
* Radio: Ohio State Radio Network
* **December 11th vs. Purdue:**
* Tip-off time: 12:00 PM ET
* TV: CBS
* Radio: Ohio State Radio Network
* **December 15th at Iowa:**
* Tip-off time: 9:00 PM ET
* TV: ESPN
* Radio: Ohio State Radio Network
Fans can purchase tickets to the games at the Ohio State Athletics website.
Key non-conference games: November 23rd vs. Villanova, December 18th vs. North Carolina
The Ohio State Buckeyes will play two key non-conference games this season: November 23rd vs. Villanova and December 18th vs. North Carolina.
Villanova is one of the top teams in the country, and they are coming off of a Final Four appearance last season. The Wildcats are led by head coach Jay Wright, who is one of the best coaches in college basketball history. Villanova has a talented roster led by senior guard Justin Moore. Moore is one of the best players in the country, and he is a matchup nightmare for opposing teams.
North Carolina is another top team in the country, and they are coming off of a NCAA Tournament appearance last season. The Tar Heels are led by head coach Hubert Davis, who is in his second season at the helm. North Carolina has a talented roster led by senior forward Armando Bacot. Bacot is one of the best players in the country, and he is a matchup nightmare for opposing teams.
The Buckeyes will need to be ready to play their best basketball of the season in order to win these two games. These are two of the best teams in the country, and the Buckeyes will need to be at their best to beat them.
Here are some additional details about the games:
* **November 23rd vs. Villanova:**
* Tip-off time: 9:30 PM ET
* TV: ESPN
* Radio: Ohio State Radio Network
* **December 18th vs. North Carolina:**
* Tip-off time: 7:15 PM ET
* TV: ESPN
* Radio: Ohio State Radio Network
Fans can purchase tickets to the games at the Ohio State Athletics website.
Total home games: 17
The Ohio State Buckeyes will play 17 home games during the 2024 season. This is a good number of home games, and it will give the Buckeyes a chance to build a strong home-court advantage.
- Home games are important for a number of reasons. First, they give the home team a chance to play in front of their own fans. This can give the home team a psychological advantage, as they will be more comfortable and familiar with their surroundings. Second, home games can give the home team a scheduling advantage. The home team can schedule games at times that are more convenient for their fans, and they can also avoid having to travel as much.
- The Buckeyes have a good home-court advantage. The Schottenstein Center is a large and intimidating venue, and it can be difficult for opposing teams to win there. The Buckeyes have a good record at home, and they will be looking to continue that success in 2024.
- The Buckeyes have a tough home schedule in 2024. The Buckeyes will play seven ranked opponents at home in 2024, including Michigan State, Purdue, and North Carolina. The Buckeyes will need to be at their best in order to win these games.
- The Buckeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2024. A strong home-court advantage will be important for the Buckeyes if they want to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes will need to be able to win games at home in order to advance in the tournament.
The Buckeyes are excited to play in front of their home fans in 2024. The Buckeyes have a tough home schedule, but they are confident that they can win games at home and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Total road games: 15
The Ohio State Buckeyes will play 15 road games during the 2024 season. This is a relatively high number of road games, but it is not uncommon for teams in the Big Ten to play this many road games.
Road games are always difficult, as teams have to deal with the challenges of playing in unfamiliar environments and in front of hostile crowds. The Buckeyes will need to be mentally and physically tough in order to win road games in the Big Ten.
The Buckeyes have a tough road schedule in 2024. They will play seven ranked opponents on the road, including Michigan, Purdue, and Iowa. The Buckeyes will need to be at their best in order to win these games.
The Buckeyes are confident that they can win road games in the Big Ten. They have a talented team, and they are led by a experienced coaching staff. The Buckeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2024, and they know that they will need to win some road games in order to do so.
Here are some additional details about the Buckeyes’ road schedule in 2024:
* The Buckeyes will play their first road game of the season on November 14th at Davidson.
* The Buckeyes will play their longest road trip of the season from December 29th to January 2nd. During this trip, they will play at Michigan, Purdue, and Iowa.
* The Buckeyes will play their final road game of the regular season on March 9th at Michigan.
The Buckeyes are looking forward to the challenge of playing on the road in the Big Ten. They know that they will need to win some road games in order to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, and they are confident that they can do so.
Longest road trip: 3 games from December 29th to January 2nd
The Ohio State Buckeyes will embark on their longest road trip of the season from December 29th to January 2nd. During this trip, they will play at Michigan, Purdue, and Iowa.
- This will be a challenging road trip for the Buckeyes. Michigan, Purdue, and Iowa are all ranked opponents, and they all play in tough environments. The Buckeyes will need to be at their best in order to win these games.
- The Buckeyes will need to be mentally and physically tough in order to win these games. Road games are always difficult, and the Buckeyes will need to be able to handle the challenges of playing in unfamiliar environments and in front of hostile crowds.
- The Buckeyes will need to take care of the basketball and make their free throws in order to win these games. The Buckeyes will also need to get good shots and play good defense in order to win these games.
- The Buckeyes are confident that they can win these games. They have a talented team, and they are led by a experienced coaching staff. The Buckeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2024, and they know that they will need to win some road games in order to do so.
The Buckeyes are looking forward to the challenge of playing on the road in the Big Ten. They know that they will need to win some road games in order to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, and they are confident that they can do so.
Final regular season game: March 9th at Michigan
The Ohio State Buckeyes will play their final regular season game of the 2024 season on March 9th at Michigan.
- This game will be important for the Buckeyes for a number of reasons. First, it will be a chance for the Buckeyes to finish the regular season on a high note. Second, it will be a chance for the Buckeyes to improve their NCAA Tournament seeding. Third, it will be a chance for the Buckeyes to get a win over their rivals, the Michigan Wolverines.
- The Buckeyes will need to be at their best in order to win this game. Michigan is a tough opponent, and they will be playing at home. The Buckeyes will need to play good defense, rebound the basketball, and make their free throws in order to win this game.
- The Buckeyes are confident that they can win this game. They have a talented team, and they are led by a experienced coaching staff. The Buckeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2024, and they know that they will need to win this game in order to do so.
- The Buckeyes are excited to play this game. They know that it will be a tough challenge, but they are confident that they can win. The Buckeyes are looking forward to the opportunity to finish the regular season on a high note and to get a win over their rivals.
The Buckeyes are looking forward to the challenge of playing at Michigan in the final game of the regular season. They know that it will be a tough game, but they are confident that they can win. The Buckeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2024, and they know that they will need to win this game in order to do so.
Big Ten Tournament: March 12th-16th at United Center in Chicago
The Big Ten Tournament will be held from March 12th-16th at the United Center in Chicago.
- The Big Ten Tournament is a single-elimination tournament. The top four teams in the Big Ten standings will receive a double-bye to the quarterfinals. The remaining teams will play in the first round on March 12th.
- The Big Ten Tournament champion will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Big Ten Tournament is one of the most competitive conference tournaments in the country, and it is always a challenge to win the championship.
- The Buckeyes are looking to win the Big Ten Tournament in 2024. The Buckeyes have a talented team, and they are led by a experienced coaching staff. The Buckeyes are confident that they can make a deep run in the Big Ten Tournament and win the championship.
- The Buckeyes are excited to play in the Big Ten Tournament. The Buckeyes know that it will be a tough challenge, but they are confident that they can win the championship. The Buckeyes are looking forward to the opportunity to represent the Big Ten in the NCAA Tournament.
The Buckeyes are looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Big Ten Tournament. They know that it will be a tough challenge, but they are confident that they can win the championship. The Buckeyes are looking to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament in 2024, and they know that winning the Big Ten Tournament would be a big step towards achieving that goal.
### FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions about the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2024 basketball schedule:
Question 1: When is the first game of the season?
Answer: The Buckeyes will open their season on November 14th at Davidson.
Question 2: When is the home opener?
Answer: The Buckeyes will host Robert Morris in their home opener on November 17th.
Question 3: When is the Big Ten opener?
Answer: The Buckeyes will open their Big Ten schedule on December 4th at home against Michigan State.
Question 4: What are the toughest games on the schedule?
Answer: The Buckeyes have a tough stretch of games in December, when they will play at Wisconsin, Purdue, and Iowa in a row. They also have tough non-conference games against Villanova and North Carolina.
Question 5: How many home games do the Buckeyes have?
Answer: The Buckeyes will play 17 home games during the 2024 season.
Question 6: How many road games do the Buckeyes have?
Answer: The Buckeyes will play 15 road games during the 2024 season.
Question 7: When is the Big Ten Tournament?
Answer: The Big Ten Tournament will be held from March 12th-16th at the United Center in Chicago.
We hope this FAQ has been helpful. If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact the Ohio State Athletics Department.
Now that you know all about the Buckeyes’ 2024 basketball schedule, here are a few tips for making the most of your experience at a Buckeyes game:
### Tips
Here are a few tips for making the most of your experience at a Buckeyes basketball game:
1. Buy your tickets early. Buckeyes basketball games are popular, so it’s important to buy your tickets early to get the best seats. You can purchase tickets online, at the Ohio State Athletics ticket office, or by phone.
2. Arrive early. This will give you time to find your seats, get some food and drinks, and get settled in before the game starts. There’s also a lot of fun to be had at the Schottenstein Center before the game, including live music, giveaways, and appearances by Brutus Buckeye.
3. Be loud and proud. Buckeyes fans are known for their passion and enthusiasm. Be sure to cheer on the Buckeyes and make some noise. Your support will help the team play their best.
4. Have fun. Buckeyes basketball games are a great way to spend an evening with friends and family. Relax, enjoy the game, and make some memories.
We hope these tips help you have a great experience at your next Buckeyes basketball game.
We hope you have found this article about the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2024 basketball schedule helpful. Be sure to check back for updates throughout the season.
### Conclusion
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2024 basketball schedule is a challenging one, but it is also an exciting one. The Buckeyes will play a number of tough opponents, both in the Big Ten and in non-conference play. However, the Buckeyes have a talented team, and they are confident that they can compete with anyone.
The Buckeyes will need to be at their best in order to achieve their goals for the 2024 season. They will need to play hard, play together, and play smart. If they can do that, they have the potential to be a very successful team.
We hope you have enjoyed this article about the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2024 basketball schedule. We will be sure to keep you updated on the Buckeyes’ progress throughout the season.