Senior Day takes place on Saturday, and it’s more than likely Ohio State’s last game in the Horseshoe for the 2025 season. Looking to go out on top with a perfect record heading into the final week of the regular season, the Buckeyes will have Rutgers in their way with yet another recruiting opportunity on their hands.
One final chance at playing host to recruits for a game day atmosphere, the coaching staff has seen the benefits to their efforts, and that very well could be the case once more tomorrow
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Looking elsewhere, the basketball Buckeyes are stacking wins on and off the court, with not one, but two major wins coming on Thursday for Diebler and his crew. It’s been a fun few weeks for Ohio State recruiting, and that momentum looks to be carrying on.
BOOM! Ohio State lands big time 2027 basketball recruit
With a strong two-man class for Ohio State in 2026 now signed, the Buckeyes are looking at keeping their success rolling into the next cycle, landing a big time four-star recruit on Thursday. Virginia native LJ Smith gave Ohio State the good news, and social media was buzzing with positive vibes regarding the Buckeyes basketball program and their latest addition.
The first member of the 2027 class for Jake Diebler and staff, the Buckeyes add the No. 35 player nationally and fifth best combo guard per the 247Sports Composite. The top player in Virginia for his class as well, landing Smith is a heck of a way to start of the next recruiting cycle. Beating out the list of schools that were on his offer list is telling for a program that is looking to take the next step.
Schools such as Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, North Carolina and a host of others were under his consideration, but choosing to head to Columbus shows the Buckeyes and this coaching staff can recruit among the bluebloods of the college basketball landscape.
Four-star defensive back shares commitment date with Ohio State in the mix
If there’s a school Ohio State has really increased their efforts with in high school recruiting lately, it’s California’s Mater Dei. An elite prep program annually, Mater Dei produces power four caliber athletes at an unbelievable rate, and Ohio State is benefitting from it.
Class of 2026 commits Chris Henry Jr. and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt of course the two talking points here, the Buckeyes are looking at keeping their efforts on the West Coast for the time being, and that certainly includes 2027 as well.
Four-star defensive back Aaryn Washington being the next on the list Ohio State would love to add from Mater Dei, news was shared this week that he has a decision date set for when he will announce his commitment. Planning for Jan. 10 during the All-American Bowl, the Buckeyes in addition to Alabama, Nebraska, USC, and Washington will learn their fate for the 6-foot, 170 pound athlete.
The No. 82 player nationally and ninth ranked cornerback in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite, Tim Walton has been and will continue to be all over this recruitment pitching why Ohio State is the best fit. From the on-field play and development to having two of his current teammates heading to Columbus in the coming months, the Buckeyes have plenty of aspects to their advantage and Walton will use them all.
A date is set, and Ohio State is hoping to start the new year off with a bang.
Quick Hits
A new name on the guest list this weekend, Ohio State will welcome tight end prospect Noah Tarrant (El Paso, Texas/Pebble Hills) as the Buckeyes take on Rutgers. Just a high school freshman, Tarrant is not yet rated via his 247Sports profile, but double-digit offers already from the likes of LSU, SMU, Texas A&M and others show the caliber of player he is.
Already an impressive frame standing at 6-foot-4, 195 pounds, odds are Noah will be ranked among the best right-ends in the country for the 2029 class. Position coach Keenan Bailey is wasting no time in building the relationship between he and Ohio State. .
