Connor Lemons

Columbus

Contributing Writer and Deputy Editor at Land-Grant Holy Land

Contributing Writer/Deputy Editor @Landgrant33 • @OhioState Grad • Two-time leg-breaker

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Former Buckeye baseball star Dominic Canzone tearing it up for the Seattle Mariners

4 days ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons

Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Two weeks after getting called back up to the big leagues, former Ohio State baseball star and First Team All-Big Ten honoree Dominic Canzone is tearing the cover off the baseball for the Seattle Mariners. The left-handed hitting outfielder hit another home run last night in the Mariners’ 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins — one day after belting two homers during a 14-6 win over the first-place Chicago Cubs.
You’re Nuts: Which former Buckeyes should suit up for Carmen’s Crew?

1 week ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons |Justin Golba

Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images On Wednesday afternoon, The Ohio State University alumni team, Carmen’s Crew, announced that they would be playing in this year’s TBT to defend their 2024 title. Three returners from last year’s championship team were announced — Jeff Gibbs, Kaleb Wesson, and Keyshawn Woods. Two guys who have previously played for Carmen’s Crew but did not last summer — Trevor Thompson and Will Buford — were also announced as players on this year’s team.
You’re Nuts: What has been Bruce Thornton’s best performance as a Buckeye?

2 weeks ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons

Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another riveting college basketball debate between Land-Grant Holy Land’s two biggest college basketball dweebs. We continue the summer grind with a debate about a guy who very well may become Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer this year — Bruce Thornton.
Ohio State men’s basketball offers 2027 four-star guard coached by former Buckeye

2 weeks ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons

Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men’s basketball coaching staff are beginning to dip their toes into the 2027 recruiting class, making their fifth offer of the cycle on Monday afternoon to Fishers (Indiana) guard Jason Gardner Jr. After a great visit i'm beyond blessed to receive a D1 offer from THE Ohio State University! Go Buckeyes❤️ ! AGTG pic.twitter.com/4ZvTBy1LX0 — Jason Gardner Jr (@Jasongardnerjr) June 9, 2025 A...
You’re Nuts: Did Ohio State men’s basketball do enough in the transfer portal?

3 weeks ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons |Justin Golba

James Snook-Imagn Images Ohio State looks just about done in the transfer portal after adding four players who opted to leave their old programs and come to Columbus. Jake Diebler and his staff also added three freshmen — A’mare Bynum, Mathieu Grujicic, and Myles Herro. After missing the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season, Ohio State had no choice but to make the necessary reinforcements that will take them back to the big dance next year. Did they do enough?
Ohio State offer was a long time coming for potential legacy Buckeye Jason Singleton

3 weeks ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons

Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It was a long time coming, but on Wednesday, Jason Singleton finally earned a scholarship offer from the program he’s been following his entire life. Ohio State has been keeping tabs on Singleton for some time now, but the rising senior and three-star guard announced Wednesday that he officially was offered an athletic scholarship by Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men’s basketball program.
Ohio State rounds out roster with international guard Mathieu Grujicic

3 weeks ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons

Ohio State is going the international route to round out the 2025-2026 roster, getting a commitment from Serbian guard Mathieu Grujicic today. Grujicic is a 6-foot-6, 205-pound guard who was born in Serbia but moved to Germany as a five-year-old and spent most of his life there. Grujicic most recently played for FC Barcelona’s U18 team, averaging 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game for one of the highest-level programs in all of Europe.
You’re Nuts: How can John Mobley Jr. improve next season?

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Connor Lemons |Justin Golba

John Mobley Jr. had one of the better freshmen seasons in program history this past year. He averaged 13 points per game, knocked down 77 three-pointers in 32 games, and scored in double-digits in each of his first six college games. When Meechie Johnson left the team in December, he blended into the starting lineup almost seamlessly, providing comparable offense to what the Buckeyes expected to get from the more experienced Johnson had he played all year.
You’re Nuts: How can John Mobley Jr. improve next season?

4 weeks ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons |Justin Golba

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images John Mobley Jr. had one of the better freshmen seasons in program history this past year. He averaged 13 points per game, knocked down 77 three-pointers in 32 games, and scored in double-digits in each of his first six college games.
Ohio State commit Dorian Jones will not enroll at OSU this summer

4 weeks ago | landgrantholyland.com | Connor Lemons

Four-star 2025 Ohio State commit Dorian Jones is not expected to enroll at the university or join the men’s basketball program this summer, Jones confirmed on his social media. Jones, who committed to Ohio State last July, is a 6-foot-4, 160-pound guard out of Richmond Heights High School. He was the second prep commitment to Ohio State during the Jake Diebler era of men’s basketball, after 2026 Marcus Johnson did so in April of 2025.