From Rockets to Rucker: NBA Guru Joins Buckeyes
Jake Diebler has landed Mike Wells, a veteran coach with over 20 years in the NBA and recent head-coach experience in Australia’s NBL, to join Ohio State’s staff. Wells boasts a résumé that includes video coordination and assistant roles with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, and Charlotte Hornets, plus two NBA titles (1995, 2007) and scouting duties for Team USA. His blend of pro-level insight and college coaching savvy is set to turbocharge recruiting and player development for the Buckeyes.
Because nothing screams “college hoops takeover” like hiring someone who still refers to the three-point line as “the arc.” Expect Wells to institute mandatory mid-season film sessions where players are rated on how convincingly they can pretend they understand advanced analytics. And for those who dream of NBA stardom? Brace yourselves—your new coach might just measure vertical leap by the volume of his own nostalgic sighs about draft nights past.
Big Ten Windfall: How OSU Grabs the Biggest Slice
The Big Ten revealed a record $1.37 billion revenue distribution for the 2024–25 fiscal year—an eye-popping $490 million increase—driven largely by football dominance and expanded TV deals. Ohio State claimed the top payout at $91.57 million after hoisting the College Football Playoff title, followed by Penn State and Indiana. Even as Oregon and Washington saw smaller shares, the conference’s national titles in women’s basketball, men’s soccer, wrestling, and more guaranteed that the money train won’t slow down soon.
OSU fans are reportedly considering “cash bar” celebrations in the student union now that they know just how many zeros follow their team’s name. Rumor has it that future helmet stickers might be replaced by miniature copies of SEC revenue reports—just to remind everyone who’s really rolling in it. Meanwhile, Buckeye accountants are drafting a proposal to install ATM machines at midfield so that visiting teams can repay their travel expenses in real time.
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