Excitement fills The Schottenstein Center as Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball star Aaron Bradshaw announces, I’m not going anywhere. He is set to return for the 2025-26 season after making the bold decision. HC Jake Diebler has promised to make him…
Excitement fills The Schottenstein Center as Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball star Aaron Bradshaw announces, “I’m not going anywhere.” In a bold and unexpected move, Bradshaw has decided to return for the 2025-26 season, electrifying the fanbase and shaking up college basketball’s offseason.
The 7-footer, known for his imposing presence in the paint and improving offensive arsenal, had long been considered a surefire NBA Draft pick. His averages of 13.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game last season put him squarely on scouts’ radars. But rather than take the leap to the professional level, Bradshaw is betting on himself—and on Ohio State.
Head Coach Jake Diebler, who just wrapped up his first full season at the helm, couldn’t hide his excitement. “We’re building something special here,” Diebler said. “Aaron coming back is proof of that. He believes in the culture we’re creating and in what we can accomplish next season.”
Diebler has reportedly made Bradshaw a central piece of the program’s identity moving forward. Sources close to the team say the coach has promised to make Bradshaw “the face of the Buckeyes,” both on and off the court. With the team returning a strong core of underclassmen and adding a top-15 recruiting class, expectations are soaring.
Bradshaw’s decision comes at a time when players are often quick to leave for the NBA, G-League, or international opportunities. His return speaks to a deep loyalty to the program and an understanding that another season could solidify him as one of college basketball’s elite big men. “There’s unfinished business,” Bradshaw said in a social media video posted to roaring applause. “I came here to win. And I’m staying to finish what we started.”
Fans erupted online, flooding message boards and social media with chants of “One more year!” Buckeye Nation knows what this means: a legit shot at a Big Ten title and perhaps even a Final Four run.
In an age where player movement is constant and commitments feel temporary, Aaron Bradshaw’s decision feels like a throwback—one rooted in loyalty, legacy, and the pursuit of greatness. The 2025-26 season just got a whole lot more interesting in Columbus.