The Ohio State basketball program has been in offseason mode for almost a month now. After deciding not to play in The Crown, they have been trying to figure out how to improve their roster. They have grabbed a couple of players from the transfer portal, including a solid big man.
That doesn't mean that these Ohio State Buckeyes are not anywhere close to being good enough for next year yet. There are still plenty of holes that they have to fill using the transfer portal. While a lot of good players are already gone from the portal, there are still plenty of guys who could help them.
So far, the Buckeyes have added just two players from the portal. They have had four players decide to enter the portal already, so they are at a net negative when it comes to numbers on the roster. There are several spots that need to be improved before the portal closes.
Where the Ohio State basketball needs to improve in the transfer portal
While the Buckeyes did get a big man from Santa Clara, they need more of a starting-caliber center. They don't have a dominant big man and haven't for quite a while. That would be the biggest issue that they have as they look to next year, but it's not the only one.
Ohio State needs a small forward who they can count on to put the ball in the hoop and guard players on the perimeter. Now that Micah Parrish has graduated, they need someone who can help fill that void. It doesn't look like that player is currently on the roster.
Adding another power forward who can rebound is something else they have to get. Rebounding has been a major issue for them over the last few years. Adding another rebounder who can box out well should be high on their priority list.
Jake Diebler has to get these kinds of players from the transfer portal this offseason if he wants to have a team that has a shot to make the NCAA Tournament, something they haven't done in four years now.