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Ohio State's Top 2026 Recruiting Class | Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball News
Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class is a game-changer, featuring four elite freshmen—Anthony Thompson, Alex Smith, LJ Smith, and Vuk Lazarevic—ranked as Diebler’s best class yet and top 20 nationally. Thompson, a five-star, seventh-ranked player, brings elite shooting and size, while LJ Smith, who reclassified early, is ready to immediately impact the offense. Together, they’re designed to stretch defenses and create open looks. Coach Diebler is pushing them to grow beyond scoring—improving rebounding, driving, and defense. The freshmen are already bonding off the court, which is helping them…
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