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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day rallied fans during Student Appreciation Day, while four-star cornerback Deontay Malone pledged to the 2027 class. The university also locked in a home-and-home basketball series with Vanderbilt, sparked fan debate over the Block O jersey, celebrated Chris Jent's NBA championship, and saw both track programs finish third at the NCAA Championships.
Despite a strong push from alumni and NBA champion LeBron James, Chris Jent was passed over for the Ohio State men's basketball head coaching position, which was given to Jake Diebler.
From a 1994 playing title with the Rockets to an associate head‑coach role with the Knicks, Chris Jent's second championship celebrates a journey that links his Buckeye roots to future coaching possibilities.
A look at how the Kings' history of poor decisions has left a legacy of disappointment, while alumni thrive with teams competing for the championship.