Ohio State basketball is taking the show outside—and Jeff “Tito” Thitoff has plenty to say about it.

On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Tito breaks down the new CareSource Invitational featuring Ohio State vs. Cincinnati and Xavier vs. Dayton at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. The outdoor setting is unique, the Ohio basketball showcase is long overdue, and Jake Diebler believes it could be the first step toward something much bigger.

But should these games actually count?

Tito explains why Ohio State, Dayton, Cincinnati, Xavier and even the reigning MAC champion should eventually compete in a legitimate in-season Ohio tournament.

Also discussed:

🏀 Ohio State’s brutal nonconference schedule

🏀 Road games against UConn and Notre Dame

🏀 Matchups with Kansas and Vanderbilt

🏀 Justin Pippen’s role in replacing Bruce Thornton

🏀 The Buckeyes’ loaded and deeper backcourt

🏀 Bruce Thornton’s explosive NBA Summer League performances

🏀 Updates on former Buckeyes Kristoff Tilly and Malaki Branham

Can Jake Diebler’s aggressive scheduling prepare Ohio State for a Big Ten run—or could it bury the Buckeyes before conference play even begins?

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