Connor Lemons
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CBB writer at Land-Grant Holy Land dot com• Ohio State grad • Two-time leg breaker
A quick preview pod on Pitt before I hit the highway. The Panthers' average possession is nearly 19 seconds - will they be able to pull Ohio State in the muck and play a game in the 50s/60s?
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Good Hoops Morning: Buckeyes seeking revenge in the Steel City
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November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A quick preview pod on Pitt before I hit the highway. The Panthers' average possession is nearly 19 seconds - will they be able to pull Ohio State in the muck and play a game in the 50s/60s?
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Last year on Black Friday, Ohio State lost to Pitt on a buzzer-beater at home. They have not forgotten.
"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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‘We’ve got a bad taste in our mouth’: Ohio State men have rare chance for redemption at Pitt
The Buckeyes are out for revenge in the Steel city.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Last year on Black Friday, Ohio State lost to Pitt on a buzzer-beater at home. They have not forgotten.
"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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"We have to return the favor and give them our absolute best shot."
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Full press conference from last night's Mount St. Mary's game last night - John Mobley Jr. Has clearly not forgotten about last year's Pitt game.
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Uncut: Mobley, Njegovan, and Diebler talk Thanksgiving, looking forward to battle with Pitt
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November 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Full press conference from last night's Mount St. Mary's game last night - John Mobley Jr. Has clearly not forgotten about last year's Pitt game.
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A longer and slightly more festive game story tonight - recapping Ohio State's lopsided win over Mount St. Mary's using just Thanksgiving dishes
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Breaking down Ohio State’s 113-60 win over Mount St. Mary’s using only Thanksgiving foods
Ohio State is 6-0 for the first time since 2019.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
A longer and slightly more festive game story tonight - recapping Ohio State's lopsided win over Mount St. Mary's using just Thanksgiving dishes
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A quick morning episode on tonight's game against Mount St. Mary's - a school that I knew existed but had no clue where it was located until today.
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Good Hoops Morning: Ohio State looking to start the season 6-0 for the first time since 2019
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November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A quick morning episode on tonight's game against Mount St. Mary's - a school that I knew existed but had no clue where it was located until today.
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Bruce Thornton got a breather against Western Michigan, but more importantly-- what is Taison Chatman's role right now?
That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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Backcourt breakdown: Is Taison Chatman on the outside looking in?
Ohio State’s guards excelled in a ho-hum win over Western Michigan last week.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Bruce Thornton got a breather against Western Michigan, but more importantly-- what is Taison Chatman's role right now?
That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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That and more in backcourt breakdown.
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Board Men Get Paid: Tilly's eternal green light from three, Royal comes back and plays 33 minutes, and holy hell, that Bynum dunk 😳
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Board men get paid: Tilly ice cold from three, Royal grits through injury against Notre Dame
Ohio State’s bigs aren’t shooting particularly well, but are still getting the job done.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly's eternal green light from three, Royal comes back and plays 33 minutes, and holy hell, that Bynum dunk 😳
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💥🏀 BOOM 🏀💥
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
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BOOM! Four-star guard LJ Smith commits to Ohio State
Ohio State picked up a commitment from one of the highest-rated four-star recruits in the 2027 class.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
💥🏀 BOOM 🏀💥
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
Ohio State stays hot on the recruiting trail this week, making 4-star guard LJ Smith (Oak Hill Academy) the first commit in the 2027.
Great shooter, elite scorer. Buckeyes win out over Indiana, UNC, Kansas, others.
www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-m...
This week on Episode 178 of Bucketheads, Justin explains elevator screens to me because I am a simpleton.
We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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Bucketheads Podcast: Does the Buckeyes win over Notre Dame signify a shift in culture?
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This week on Episode 178 of Bucketheads, Justin explains elevator screens to me because I am a simpleton.
We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
open.spotify.com/episode/3M0U...
We also give Gabe Cupps kudos for embracing his role.
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Happy game day. Ohio State takes on Western Michigan tonight -- with a win, the #Buckeyes will be 5-0 for the first time since 2020.
Let's talk about it 📣
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Let's talk about it 📣
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Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Buckeyes look to continue MAC dominance against Western Michigan
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November 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy game day. Ohio State takes on Western Michigan tonight -- with a win, the #Buckeyes will be 5-0 for the first time since 2020.
Let's talk about it 📣
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Let's talk about it 📣
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John Mobley Jr. Is struggling right now, especially on two-point tries. His coaches know he will shake out of it soon.
In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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Backcourt breakdown: John Mobley Jr. contributing to winning despite struggles
The sophomore is grinding through some issues but is still making winning plays.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
John Mobley Jr. Is struggling right now, especially on two-point tries. His coaches know he will shake out of it soon.
In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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In the meantime, he is still making winning plays.
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Scarlet script Buckeyes at center court.
November 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Scarlet script Buckeyes at center court.
National championship rematch, but on the hardwood: Ohio State welcomes Markus Burton and Notre Dame this afternoon.
Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Ohio State puts perfect record on the line vs. Notre Dame
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November 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
National championship rematch, but on the hardwood: Ohio State welcomes Markus Burton and Notre Dame this afternoon.
Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Someone is taking their first L of the season this afternoon. Listen to learn more about today's matchup:
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Fun Belt vs Big Ten action on a Tuesday, we are blessed 🙏
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Fun Belt vs Big Ten action on a Tuesday, we are blessed 🙏
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly already blowing past his career highs in everything, Royal has a naggy hip, more minutes for Bynum Tuesday?
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Board men get paid: Tilly looks legit, Royal bitten by injury bug in Game No. 2
A high-scoring week meant a ton of points from the Ohio State big guys.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Board Men Get Paid: Tilly already blowing past his career highs in everything, Royal has a naggy hip, more minutes for Bynum Tuesday?
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Good (Hoops) Morning everyone. The Buckeyes face App State tonight, and I've got a 15-minute pregame primer for you all to be fully prepared.
Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
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Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
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Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Buckeyes, red-hot Bruce Thornton welcome App State
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November 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Good (Hoops) Morning everyone. The Buckeyes face App State tonight, and I've got a 15-minute pregame primer for you all to be fully prepared.
Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
open.spotify.com/episode/241M...
Also, App State's mascot used to be a middle aged man, with an actual loaded gun?
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Bruce Thornton looked like a NPOY candidate last week and John Mobley is quietly averaging 17 & 6. That and more in the first Backcourt Breakdown of the year.
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Backcourt breakdown: Bruce Thornton, John Mobley start the season with a bang
Ohio State’s starting backcourt is averaging better than 40 points per game.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Bruce Thornton looked like a NPOY candidate last week and John Mobley is quietly averaging 17 & 6. That and more in the first Backcourt Breakdown of the year.
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Come for the morning basketball briefing.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
November 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Come for the morning basketball briefing.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
Stay for the eternal Brutus teletubbies sun that will someday engulf us all.
Launched a new project at LGHL this morning called "Good Hoops Morning"
Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
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Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
open.spotify.com/episode/4MbT...
Good Hoops Morning Podcast: Getting ready for the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
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November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Launched a new project at LGHL this morning called "Good Hoops Morning"
Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
open.spotify.com/episode/4MbT...
Not everyone watches every game. I'm hoping this little 15 minute podcast will make people feel like they're "caught up" before that night's game.
Also, Teletubbies sun with Brutus on it.
open.spotify.com/episode/4MbT...
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This seat should have been flagged as "obstructed view" imo
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This seat should have been flagged as "obstructed view" imo
A quick intro from yours truly & then the entire press conference with Bruce Thornton, Christoph Tilly, and Jake Diebler:
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Uncut: Jake Diebler discusses high-scoring, low-defense season opener against IU Indy
The head coach spoke after Monday’s track meet of a game, which the Buckeyes won 118-102.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A quick intro from yours truly & then the entire press conference with Bruce Thornton, Christoph Tilly, and Jake Diebler:
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Ohio State's availability report for the season opener:
November 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Ohio State's availability report for the season opener:
Trying to remember to share writing/pod stuff on here. I know some LGHL reader/listeners left the bird app and are here now. Doing my best!
November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trying to remember to share writing/pod stuff on here. I know some LGHL reader/listeners left the bird app and are here now. Doing my best!