By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE KANSAS CITY, KS — Ohio State landed in-state product Marcus Johnson back in April 2024. The 6-foot-1 point guard has thought about playing for the Buckeyes since a very young age. “It was my dream school,” Johnson told ZAGSBLOG. “Coach [Jake] Diebler is a very good guy. He’s been recruiting me since I was in 9th grade. So when he got the … [Read more...] about Four-star guard Marcus Johnson on his commitment to Ohio State: “It was my dream school”
Ohio State commit Alex Smith talks commitment to Buckeyes, summer
By JAMES MADDEN & SAM LANCE COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA — Ohio State landed one of the most underrated forwards in the class of 2026, Alex Smith, in September. Smith, the 6-foot-9, 195-pound forward from Upper Arlington High School (OH), just wrapped up 3SSB Session 2 in Omaha, where he talked about his commitment to the Buckeyes. He’s currently playing summer ball with the … [Read more...] about Ohio State commit Alex Smith talks commitment to Buckeyes, summer
Wright State transfer Brandon Noel commits to Ohio State
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Ohio State has secured its second transfer portal acquisition of the offseason. Wright State transfer Brandon Noel commits to Ohio State, he announced on Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 19.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in his junior year. The Ohio native has played all three seasons of his collegiate career at Wright State … [Read more...] about Wright State transfer Brandon Noel commits to Ohio State
Indiana transfer guard Gabe Cupps commits to Ohio State
By SAM LANCE Ohio State has picked up a transfer portal commitment from former Indiana guard Gabe Cupps, he announced via Instagram on Wednesday. Cupps only played in four games for Indiana this past season and was sidelined for most of the year due to surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee. During his freshman campaign with the Hoosiers, Cupps started 22 games … [Read more...] about Indiana transfer guard Gabe Cupps commits to Ohio State
Ohio State commit making case for McDonald’s All-American Game
By ALEJANDRO LOPEZ NEW YORK — In a game headlined by some of the nation’s top high school talent with Cam Boozer and Chris Cenac Jr., Ohio State commit A’mare Bynum proved his name belongs amongst the elite in his class. The four-star recruit was named MVP in the Jordan Holiday Classic matchup between Link Academy and Christopher Columbus High School on Sunday as he led … [Read more...] about Ohio State commit making case for McDonald’s All-American Game