Views From The Schott Podcast

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Ohio State's Complete Schedule Released + Breakdown, 2027 Recruiting Updates and Visitor this Weekend, and Jake Diebler Joining the Show

The Views From The Schott Podcast brings a new episode with a bunch of breakdowns, news, and notes on Ohio State's full schedule, news on the 2027 recruiting class, a visitor coming this weekend in the 2026 class, and more.Ohio Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

09-19
37:44

Special Guest Series 2025: Mathieu Grujicic | Ohio State German Wing Introduces Himself to Buckeye Nation, His Unique and Crazy Background, Transition to the U.S., Differences in Euro Ball to College Basketball, His Play Style, and Answering Weird, Wacky, Unique Questions

The 2025 Summer Guest Series continues on the Views From The Schott Podcast, this time with Ohio State freshman wing Mathieu Grujicic. Grujicic gives us an awesome conversation and a peek behind the curtain on multiple topics.The German transplant takes us through his transition from Europe to the United States, including how life is different in the States and what he's liked about Columbus and being at OSU.He also shares how basketball at Ohio State is different, including off-court activities and a more intense culture.Plus, hear his play style, what he brings to Ohio State, and a whole lot more.Ohio Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

09-12
50:05

Special Guest Series 2025: Quadrian Banks, PhD | Getting His Doctorate, Changes to Keep the Team Fresh and Healthy This Year, Prepping Players for Growth, Sleep and West Coast Trips

Ohio State men's basketball assistant director of strength and conditioning Quadrian Banks joins the Views From The Schott Podcast for the second time, this time a part of the 2025 Summer Guest Series.Banks gives us an extremely intriguing and engaging conversation, kicking it off with chatting through the process of getting his doctorate, why he pursued it, and how it's impacting Ohio State basketball today.Plus, Banks shares if the freshman wall is real along with how he crafts offseason plans for players and success stories he's most proud of with Ohio State.He shares specifically how he works with the coaching staff to get the most out of players and how they're expanding efforts to make sure the team is healthier this season.You'll also hear him share how he helps the team handle road trips out west, sleep, his on-court role, and a whole lot more.Ohio Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

09-04
43:06

August Mailbag | Starting Lineup in January, More Talk on Homecourt Environment, High School Recruiting, Hypothetical B1G Trades, and Ohio State Basketball Stock Watch

The Views From The Schott Podcast brings you an August mailbag just before we end the month.Today, Tim answers your questions, first bringing thoughts on the starting lineup in November and comparing how it could look when B1G play starts, with one position in the spotlight.Plus, if Ohio State is done adding to the roster and how the Buckeyes will approach high school recruiting under Jake Diebler compared to the transfer portal.Then, hear three of Tim's hypothetical B1G trades that could improve Ohio State's roster for 2025 and nine things he's buying, selling, or holding this year.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

08-29
39:25

Summer Guest Series 2025: Adam Jardy | Pivotal Moments From 2024, Confidence Level in Jake Diebler, 2026 Recruiting and Beyond, Biggest Games of the Season, and More

Adam Jardy from The Columbus Dispatch joins the Views From The Schott Podcast as the 2025 Summer Guest Series rolls on.Today, Adam and Tim review the 2024 season, including what went wrong, pivotal moments and games, and try to define what really went wrong that led to the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team missing the NCAA Tournament.Plus, Tim and Adam discuss confidence in Jake Diebler, fault that can be fairly placed on him, and how he's already changing his approach as head coach at Ohio State.To close the show, hear thoughts on Ohio State's schedule, MTEs, neutral site games, recruiting, and more.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastRead lessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

08-21
38:25

Summer Guest Series 2025: Josh Poloha of Eleven Warriors | What Went Wrong with Ohio State Basketball in 2024, Approach to Roster Construction, Vibes off the Chart for 2025, Tim's Horrid Football Takes, and Josh Starting an OSU Basketball Tradition

The Views From The Schott Podcast brings another edition of the 2025 Summer Guest Series with Josh Poloha, a writer and associate producer at Eleven Warriors.Enjoy a near hour-long episode that starts up with a postmortem of Ohio State's 2024 season. What kept the Buckeyes out of the NCAA Tournament? Plus, thoughts on roster construction and player fit thoughts.Then, Josh and Tim dive into this year's team. With the returning core, transfer class, and a future NBA talent (or two) in the freshman class, we reach cloud nine dreaming of next year's team.But, what could go wrong? Tim and Josh dwell upon defense from wings, Devin Royal's perimeter development, and depth as areas of concern.Plus, Tim shares his #bad takes on the College Football Playoff before Josh saves the episode by sharing a tradition he helped start when he was a student at Ohio State.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

08-14
52:34

Summer Guest Series 2025: Joel Justus | Networking and the Portal, How the 2025 Team Will Be Different, Keeping Players Fresh for 30+ Games, Players Impressing in Summer, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

Ohio State associate head coach Joel Justus joins the 2025 Summer Guest Series on the Views From The Schott Podcast.Today's show covers a bunch of ground, including Justus reflecting on his first year in Columbus, what he enjoys about being a Buckeye, recruiting and evaluating in the transfer portal, his message to Buckeye Nation, and a whole lot more.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

08-11
35:33

Summer Guest Series 2025: Brian Walsh | Buckeyes New Assistant Coach is a Perennial Winner, Building One-Year Relationships, Players Catching His Eye This Summer, Recruiting + More

The 2025 Summer Guest Series from Views From The Schott Podcast continues with another assistant coach. This time, Brian Walsh, who joined the staff in May, introduces himself to Buckeye Nation.Hear why he chose to join Jake Diebler's staff, including common threads he shares with other coaches and staff. Plus, how relationships play a pivotal role in his day to day.Walsh also shares his philosophy as a coach, prioritizing relationships over everything while trying to guide players in the right direction so they can be successful after basketball.Coach Walsh also answers some unique questions as well as shares his message to Buckeye Nation.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

08-07
39:39

Summer Guest Series 2025: Colin White | Highs and Lows of Freshman Year, Injuries, His Thoughts on Auburn, Kentucky, Purdue Games, Portal Drama and Relationships, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

The 2025 Summer Guest Series continues with Ohio State forward Colin White joining the Views From The Schott Podcast.Hear Colin recap his freshman year, including a highlight reel dunk, injuries and setbacks, relating to teammates, adjusting to school, and more.Plus, the Buckeyes' forward talks about locker room dynamics, how the portal feels as someone who didn't jump ship, and what it's like recruiting portal players.White also talks about who has impressed him during summer workouts and gives his message to Buckeye Nation.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

07-31
35:58

Summer Guest Series 2025: Matt Sylvester | Getting Recruited by Huggins, Izzo, Knight, Transition from O'Brien to Matta, Drinks with Mike Vrabel, the World-Melting Shot That Changed the Course of Ohio State Basketball + MORE

The 2025 Summer Guest Series continues with former Buckeye Matt Sylvester (2001-2006) joining the Views From The Schott Podcast.The man who hit one of the biggest shots in program history, a 3-pointer to topple then undefeated No. 1 Illinois on March 6, 2005, talks through his basketball life from growing up in Italy and watching his dad play 17 years of professional basketball, through his final game, an NCAA Tournament loss to Georgetown.Hear incredible, never-before-shared stories from Sylvester's basketball career, including pissing off Bob Huggins before committing to Ohio State, losing Mr. Basketball to some bum named LeBron James, a supernatural force the night before his game-winning shot over Illinois, and many more great stories.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

07-10
01:00:27

June Mailbag | Ideal 2025 Non-Conference Schedule, Thoughts on Ohio State's New Courts, 2025 Breakout Player, Pod Behind the Scenes, and More

The 2025 Summer Guest Series is paused for one week as we hit a long overdue mailbag. Today, Views From The Schott Podcast covers an ideal non-conference schedule (it's perfect), thoughts on Ohio State's two new court designs, Carmen's Crew running it back for TBT, minimum results Jake Diebler must achieve, BTS on the pod, and more.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

06-20
37:35

Summer Guest Series 2025: Luke Simons (PART TWO) | Navigating the Transfer Portal, Transition From Director of Basketball Operations to Coach, More Wacky Questions, and His Message to Buckeye Nation

The 2025 Summer Guest Series on the Views From The Schott Podcast continues with a two-part conversation with Ohio State assistant coach Luke Simons.The over one-hour conversation is broken into wo parts, with the second consisting of how the staff navigates the transfer portal, life as director of basketball operations and how a coaching job differs, more wacky questions, and his message to Buckeye Nation.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

06-12
24:39

Summer Guest Series 2025: Luke Simons (PART ONE) | His Wild Story to Coaching, Living in Foreign Countries, Saying "Yes", Dealing with Fans

The 2025 Summer Guest Series on the Views From The Schott Podcast continues with a two-part conversation with Ohio State assistant coach Luke Simons.The over one-hour conversation is broken into wo parts, with the first consisting mostly of Simons journey into coaching, which included several stops in Asia.Simons shares his masters program he completed on coaching culture, as well as what it's like dealing with the rabid fans of Ohio State basketball.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

06-10
37:41

Summer Guest Series 2025: Josh Ojianwuna | His Story from Nigeria to Columbus, The Mystery of the Portal and Why He Picked Ohio State, His Role and Playing Style, Knee Rehab and Recovery, and his Moral Limits to Winning a Championship

The 2025 Summer Guest Series begins with Ohio State transfer Josh Ojianwuna.This highly engaging and entertaining conversation covers Josh's journey to the United States, including how he first got into basketball and how his faith and family kept him strong.Plus, we cover his time at Baylor, including his favorite game, why he stayed in Waco for three seasons, and why he entered the portal.Josh also shares why Ohio State was a fit for him, how life has been in Columbus thus far, and how his rehab is going.To close the show, here some more unique questions that are more light-hearted and shed more light on his teammates and coaches.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

06-05
42:26

Ohio State Lands Mathieu Grujicic | A Wing with Size and Spacing, His Expected Role and Fit with Ohio State, Numerous Awards Won, and Thoughts on Darrion Williams + Roster

Ohio State today announced the commitment of Mathieu Grujicic, a German wing who won't be 18 until July. Today's show from Views From The Schott Podcast covers everything surrounding the player.First, hear about Grujicic's background, including measurables, traits, position, and history of awards.Plus, learn how Grujicic fits into Ohio State's roster, including if he's a projected starter and what his role will be.Tim closes the show with thoughts on the roster overall, if any additions will be made, and some words on Darrion Williams.FYI: This show was recorded last week. Forgive the wrong date plsExclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

06-03
21:59

Darrion Williams Withdraws from the NBA Draft, Latest Updates on Williams' Recruitment, Ohio State Basketball State of the Union, and the 2025 Summer Guest Series

Today's edition of the Views From The Schott Podcast goes in depth on the final stage of Darrion Williams' decision, walks through fans' opinions of the state of Ohio State basketball, and gives a preview of the Summer Guest Series.To kick it off, we cover Darrion Williams withdrawing from the NBA Draft. While the decision was expected, his college decision is anything but. Who are the leaders? What schools are involved? Where does Ohio State stand?Plus, Tim dives into the state of Ohio State basketball, using several prompts and questions answered by hundreds of Buckeye fans to gauge the fanbase. You'll also get a breakdown of how Tim would answer these questions.Then, to close the show, get a preview on the 2025 Summer Guest Series and how you, the faithful listener, can help.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

05-21
47:50

Ohio State Has Two New Portal Targets, One Visit Scheduled for Monday, Jake Diebler Finalizes Coaching Staff with Brian Walsh, and Revisiting 2024 Predictions

Today the Views From The Schott Podcast covers the biggest news from the past week, including two portal targets the Buckeyes could be after.Plus, get to know Ohio State's newest assistant coach, Brian Walsh, who joins the Buckeyes after a long stint with Indiana.Then, Tim looks back on 15 predictions he made during last year's Season Preview Series, including Ohio State's record, superlatives, and a bold prediction.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

05-14
40:35

Ohio State Lands Commitment from Josh Ojianwuna | Big Man Fits the Mold, His Background with Baylor, ACL Injury and Timetable for Return, Expected Role and Fit, and What's Next for Ohio State

Today Ohio State earned a pledge from former Baylor center Josh Ojianwuna. Today's show covers the news from every angle.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

05-07
29:15

Ohio State in on Darrion Williams? Niko Bundalo De-Commits From Washington, B1G Opponents Released + Bruce Thornton Early Entrant in NBA Draft

Today's episode from Views From The Schott Podcast covers some of the biggest topics from the transfer portal and recruiting, along with Ohio State's B1G opponents being released yesterday.To start the show, it's time. We talk about the rumors swirling regarding Ohio State's rumored interest in Darrion Williams and if he's the "star" Adam Jardy referenced.Former Ohio State 2025 target Niko Bundalo de-committed from Washington this week. The news has Buckeye fans wondering if OSU will get back in touch. Tim gives his take on it, along with why Bundalo didn't wind up a Buckeye the first time around.Plus, hear an in-depth breakdown on Ohio State's 2025-26 B1G opponents. Tim gives his reaction and takeaways, including if the Buckeyes' opponents and home/away splits are helpful or not for OSU's chances of winning games.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

04-30
44:17

Sean Stewart Enters the Transfer Portal | Why He's Leaving Ohio State, The Constant "If" Factor, Addition by Subtraction or Just Subtraction, Where Ohio State Goes From Here, and a New Opportunity for Jake Diebler

Sean Stewart shocked the Ohio State basketball fanbase on Tuesday night when he announced he'd enter the transfer portal just hours before the portal closed. Today, the Views From The Schott Podcast covers the move.To start, hear why this decision, although surprising, had been mulled over since the weekend Ohio State's season ended. You'll also get an inside look into why Stewart is entering the portal.Then, Tim evaluates Stewart's one season at Ohio State, and discusses if this is truly a loss for Ohio State, or if it was best to cut ties.To close the show, hear where Ohio State goes from here, and why this gives Jake Diebler and his staff a new opportunity.Exclusive VFTSP SubstackFind us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod... Find us on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/views-from-the-schott-podcast/donations

04-23
30:54

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