The 1938–39 Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team represented

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as a member of the

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during the 1938–39 NCAA men's basketball season. The team's head coach was

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and they played their home games at the

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. Ohio State finished Big Ten play atop the standings with a 10–2 record. The Buckeyes were one of eight teams selected to play in the inaugural NCAA tournament where they finished runner-up after losing to

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in the championship game.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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