Ohio prospects to watch at Midwest Live
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Continue ReadingMidwest Live is the only June Live Period event hosted in Ohio this summer. With over 100 teams coming to the Cedar Point Sports Center from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia, there will be college coaches at every level scouting and looking for players. We recently posted our Kentucky and West Virginia prospects to watch so click here for those prospects. In this article we’ll go alphabetical order on each team and list off the Ohio prospects on every team college coaches will want to keep an eye on. Prospects are ordered by grade in this article.
Akron Buchtel
Zevin Gadson Zevin Gadson 6'2" | SG Akron Buchtel | 2024 State OH , 6’2 SG 2024
Buchtel graduated their entire core from their state championship squad but bring in Gadson, one of the best athletes in Ohio. They also apparently have a 6’10 transfer from out of state who has been playing with them in June.
Akron Archbishop Hoban
Jonas Nichols Jonas Nichols 6'3" | SG Hoban | 2024 State OH 6’3 SG 2024
Sam Greer Sam Greer 6'8" | C Archbishop Hoban | 2026 State OH , 6’7 C 2026
The defending Division I state champs, Nichols had a handful of low to mid major offers while Greer is a top football linemen prospect with a couple basketball offers as well.
Akron STVM
Jayson Walker Jayson Walker 5'10" | CG STVM | 2024 State OH , 5’10 SG 2024
John Whorton John Whorton 6'8" | C STVM | 2025 State OH , 6’7 C 2025
Noah Chambers, 5’10 PG 2025
A new look Irish squad will be led by the fast rising Whorton, who looks like a scholarship prospect at either the Division I or II level. Walker is a small college guard target while Chambers comes from Shaker Heights to boost their back-court.
Antwerp
Landon Brewer Landon Brewer 6'5" | SG Antwerp | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SG 2024
Brewer is a scholarship level prospect who is still waiting on his first offer, a must watch for Division II and NAIA programs
Badger
Duncan Moy Duncan Moy 6'4" | SG Joseph Badger | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SG 2024
Moy is another wing guard who is waiting on his first offer, another must watch for Division II, NAIA and low major programs.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights
Luke Skaljac Luke Skaljac 6'2" | PG Brecksville-Broadview Hts | 2024 State #162 Nation OH , 6’1 PG 2024
Junior Kambomba Junior Kambomba 6'3" | SF Brecksville-Broadview Heights | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SF 2024
Brady Ganley Brady Ganley 6'2" | SG Brecksville-Broadview Heights | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Brecksville projects to be one of the top teams in NEO led by Skaljac. The rising senior point guard is currently pursued hard by a couple mid majors but has the potential to play at the right high major fit. Kambomba has been offered by Rio Grande and is a scholarship target. Ganley is a rising Junior who should play a big role this season, a name for college programs to get eyes on early.
Brunswick
Tommy Morgan Tommy Morgan 6'5" | SF Brunswick | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Trey Drexler Trey Drexler 5'10" | PG Brunswick | 2026 State OH , 5’11 PG 2026
Morgan is a rising senior who has some interest from scholarship and small college programs, a skilled wing forward. Drexler was recently offered by Akron and is one of the top point guards in Ohio’s 2026 class.
Canal Winchester Harvest Prep
Adonus Abrams Adonus Abrams 6'2" | SF Harvest Prep | 2024 State OH , 6’2 SF 2024
Brandon Roddy Brandon Roddy 6'1" | PG Harvest Prep | 2025 State OH , 6’1 PG 2025
Khalil Daniels Khalil Daniels 6'3" | SF Harvest Prep | 2025 OH , 6’2 SF 2025
Roddy has been a staple for Harvest Prep since he was a freshman, one of the top guards in central Ohio’s 2025 class. Harvest Prep also has some small college targets in Abrams and Daniels.
Canton McKinley
Je’Cis Moody Je’Cis Moody 6'4" | SF Canton McKinley | 2024 State OH , 6’2 SG 2024
Reed Sims Jr Reed Sims Jr 6'5" | SG Canton McKinley | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
McKinley has a new coach and Moody is a good piece to rebuild with alongside Sims at the wing guard position.
Casstown Miami East
Wes Enis Wes Enis 6'2" | SG Miami East | 2024 OH , 6’2 SG 2024
Jacob Roeth Jacob Roeth 6'1" | PG Miami East | 2024 State OH , 6’1 PG 2024
Enis is one of the top small school players in Ohio’s 2024 class. An impressive athlete and creator, Enis has been a priority for Division II and NAIA programs and should be checked out by low majors as well. Roeth is an elite shooter from the point guard position and a small college priority.
Centerville
Jonathan Powell Jonathan Powell 6'5" | SG Centerville | 2024 State #164 Nation OH , 6’5 SG 2024
Baboucarr Njie Baboucarr Njie 6'5" | PF Centerville | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Ethan Greenberg Ethan Greenberg 6'4" | SF Centerville | 2025 State OH , 6’4 SF 2025
Eli Greenberg Eli Greenberg 6'3" | CG Centerville | 2025 State OH , 6’3 SG 2025
Centerville has a new look squad led by Xavier commit Jonathan Powell Jonathan Powell 6'5" | SG Centerville | 2024 State #164 Nation OH . Njie and the Greenberg twins all project to be scholarship targets at some level. Don’t be fooled by the new names, this is still one of the top teams in Ohio.
Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller
Eric Mahaffey Eric Mahaffey 6'4" | SF Moeller | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SF 2024
Noah George Noah George 6'5" | C Moeller | 2024 State OH , 6’5 C 2024
Kyle Havens Kyle Havens 6'1" | PG Moeller | 2024 State OH , 6’1 PG 2024
Kingston Land Kingston Land 6'9" | PF Moeller | 2025 State #209 Nation OH , 6’9 PF 2025
Alex Kazanecki, 6’5 SF 2025
Roman Mason Roman Mason 6'0" | PG Moeller | 2025 State OH , 6’1 PG 2025
Cooper McCutchan Cooper McCutchan 6'5" | PF Moeller | 2026 OH , 6’4 PF 2026
Moeller is loading up after a bit of a down year and are without rising senior Aj McBride due to injury. Mahaffey has been one of the fastest risers of the spring and is gaining Division I interest. George, Havens and Mason are all small college targets. Land is one of the highest upside prospects at the event with multiple high major offers. Kazanecki is set to breakout this winter and should wind up a scholarship target with continued development. McCutchan is a top football recruit recently offered by Kentucky who will help out as well this winter on the hardwood.
Cincinnati Fairfield
Kameron Sanders Kameron Sanders 6'3" | PG Fairfield | 2025 State OH , 6’0 PG 2025
Gabe Clemmons Gabe Clemmons 6'10" | C Fairfield | 2025 State OH , 6’9 C 2025
A new look Fairfield squad, Sanders was offered by Youngstown State recently. Clemmons a long-term upside play but his size and production will have scholarship programs very interested. They have a few new faces in 2025 that could make a name for themselves this weekend.
Cincinnati Mason
Ben Menker Ben Menker 6'5" | SF Mason | 2024 State OH , 6’5 SF 2024
Abib Abib, 6’7 PF 2024
Matt DeBrose, 6’0 SG 2024
Mason is the largest public school in the state and always has talent. This year they’re led by a senior trio of Menker, Abib and DeBrosse who should attract a ton of small college interest.
Cincinnati Princeton
Brendan Braddix Brendan Braddix 6'3" | SG Princeton | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SG 2024
Cliff Cass Cliff Cass 5'11" | PG Princeton | 2025 State OH , 5’11 PG 2025
An injury to big man Kieran Granville-Britten Kieran Granville-Britten 6'7" | C Princeton | 2025 State OH hurts this squad but they still have a scrappy group, 2028 prospect Kam Mercer played with them last weekend. One of the top middle schoolers in the country.
Cincinnati Withrow
Michael Johnson Michael Johnson 6'6" | SF Cincinnati Withrow | 2024 State OH , 6’5 SF 2024
Chris Henry Jr Chris Henry Jr 6'6" | SF Cincinnati Withrow | 2026 CA-N , 6’5 SF 2026
Johnson is one of the more intriguing wings in the state. With a lot of natural talent, it’s all about putting the pieces together for Johnson. For Henry Jr, he’s one of the top football prospects in the country but also a highly productive forward on the hardwood as well.
Cleveland Heights
Braylyn Irby Braylyn Irby 6'3" | SG Cleveland Heights | 2025 State OH , 6’3 SG 2025
Jayquan Stubbs Jayquan Stubbs 6'5" | C Cleveland Heights | 2025 State OH , 6’5 C 2025
Cleveland Heights graduated a strong core of seniors last year to the next level, Irby and Stubbs are good building blocks to reload with, but there’s more talent for myself to find on the Tigers this weekend and this winter.
Cleveland Saint Ignatius
Reece Robinson Reece Robinson 6'7" | PF Saint Ignatius | 2024 State OH , 6’7 PF 2024
Samuel Springer Samuel Springer 6'7" | PF Saint Ignatius | 2024 State OH , 6’7 PF 2024
Jack Zapolnik Jack Zapolnik 6'0" | PG Saint Ignatius | 2024 State OH , 5’11 PG 2024
Matt Ellis Matt Ellis 5'11" | CG Saint Ignatius | 2024 State OH , 5’11 SG 2024
Quinn Woidke Quinn Woidke 6'1" | CG Saint Ignatius | 2025 State OH , 6’1 PG 2025
Ignatius lost Ace Bucker to La Lumiere and Carter Jackson Carter Jackson 6'2" | SG Garfield Heights | 2024 State OH to Garfield Heights this spring. Stud rising Junior Damon Friery Damon Friery 6'9" | PF Saint Ignatius | 2025 State #97 Nation OH has also been injured since the early spring, but there’s still a lot of talent for Cam Joyce to work with.
Columbus Africentric
Cortez Freeman Cortez Freeman 6'2" | SG Africentric | 2024 State OH , 6’2 SG 2024
Freeman was a great addition to the Nubians who went back to the final four for a second straight season. They’ll have some other young pieces ready to shine and make a name for themselves this winter.
Columbus Bishop Hartley
Jaden Calloway Jaden Calloway 6'2" | SG Bishop Hartley | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Pharez Nicholas Pharez Nicholas 6'4" | PF Bishop Hartley | 2025 State OH , 6’5 PF 2025
Jakhi Calloway Jakhi Calloway 5'10" | PG Bishop Hartley | 2026 State OH , 6’0 PG 2026
Hartley is led by the Calloway brothers who provide a dynamic back-court. Nicholas is an impressive athlete who provides size and explosiveness in the paint. Lots of young talent on this squad.
Columbus Walnut Ridge
Dominique Aekins Dominique Aekins 5'8" | PG Walnut Ridge | 2024 State OH , 5’9 PG 2024
Lj Foster Lj Foster 6'2" | SG Walnut Ridge | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SG 2024
Marquis Lucas Marquis Lucas 6'2" | SF Walnut Ridge | 2026 OH , 6’2 PF 2026
Deon Johnson Deon Johnson 6'3" | PG Walnut Ridge | 2027 State OH , 6’3 CG 2027
Walnut Ridge has some of the top talent in the Columbus City league, Aekins is a must watch for low major and Division II programs this weekend. Foster is a high academic small college target. Lucas is a four-sport stud and a productive undersized forward on the hardwood. Johnson is one of the best incoming freshmen in the state.
Cuyahoga Valley Christian Acadmey
Darryn Peterson Darryn Peterson 6'5" | CG Huntington Prep | 2025 State #4 Nation WV , 6’5 CG 2025
One of the top prospects in the country, Peterson is a blue blood level recruit who will draw the attention of the top programs in the country this weekend.
Dayton Chaminade Julienne
Cal Weatherspoon Cal Weatherspoon 5'10" | PG Chaminade Julienne | 2024 State OH , 5’10 PG 2024
Devin Rakestraw Devin Rakestraw 6'6" | PF Chaminade Julienne | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
David Cartwright David Cartwright 6'3" | SG Chaminade Julienne | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
While Cj loses one Washington brother to graduation and two to a move to Louisville, they still have enough talent for small college programs to keep an eye on in Weatherspoon and Rakestraw. Cartwright could be a breakout star in Dayton this season.
Dayton Dunbar
Baron White Baron White 6'2" | SG Dayton Dunbar | 2025 State OH , 6’2 CG 2025
A transfer from Northridge, White is an athletic guard who should breakout at Dunbar this season.
Delaware Hayes
Jesse Burris Jesse Burris 6'4" | SF Delaware Hayes | 2024 State #297 Nation OH , 6’4 SF 2024
Jake Lowman Jake Lowman 6'4" | SF Delaware Hayes | 2024 State OH , 6’4 PF 2024
Carter Piatt-Brown Carter Piatt-Brown 6'3" | SF Delaware Hayes | 2025 State OH , 6’3 SF 2025
Delaware Hayes projects as one of the top teams in central Ohio this season, Burris has a handful of mid major offers and high major interest while the rest of their team are small college shooters. Nice, experienced core group that shares the ball well.
Elyria
Jayden Crutcher Jayden Crutcher 6'4" | SG Elyria | 2025 State OH , 6’5 SG 2025
Crutcher is one of the top shooters in Ohio’s 2025 class and should have low to mid major interest, a prospect who could get his first offer with an impressive weekend.
Franklin Bishop Fenwick
Bailey Temming Bailey Temming 6'10" | C Bishop Fenwick | 2024 State OH , 6’9 C 2024
Temming is one of the tallest prospects at the event and should be receiving scholarship interest from Division II, NAIA and JUCO programs. Starting to improve his production, lots of upside with Temming’s size and skill.
Gahanna Lincoln
Kj Reynald, 5’11 PG 2024
Jonathan Whiteside Jonathan Whiteside 6'6" | C Gahanna Lincoln | 2024 State OH , 6’6 C 2024
Gahanna graduated some pieces from last year but have a team that shares the ball, competes defensively and has a pair of returning starters who are small college targets heading into their senior year.
Garfield Heights
Deandre Jones Deandre Jones 6'8" | PF Garfield Heights | 2024 State #266 Nation OH , 6’8 PF 2024
Calvin Little Calvin Little 6'2" | PG Garfield Heights | 2024 State OH , 6’2 PG 2024
Carter Jackson Carter Jackson 6'2" | SG Garfield Heights | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SG 2024
Marcus Johnson Marcus Johnson 6'1" | PG Garfield Heights | 2026 State OH , 6’2 PG 2026
Braylen Langley, 6’7 PF 2026
One of the most talented teams in Ohio, Garfield Heights has a former Saint Ignatius duo in their backcourt with Little and Jackson. Both players receiving low major interest right now. Deandre Jones Deandre Jones 6'8" | PF Garfield Heights | 2024 State #266 Nation OH has almost a dozen Division I offers from low to mid major programs. Johnson is a high major guard recruit who has a handful of high major offers heading into his Sophomore season. Langley moves to Garfield from Indiana and is teammates with Johnson on the grassroots circuit.
Grove City
Kraig Gilbert Kraig Gilbert 6'8" | C Grove City | 2024 State OH , 6’7 C 2024
Gilbert was a fast riser early this spring and should be taken close looks at by high academic scholarship programs. Athletic with improving perimeter shooting ability, Gilbert has a lot of upside with his physical tools plus production.
Hamilton
Andrea Holden Andrea Holden 6'5" | C Hamilton | 2024 State OH , 6’5 C 2024
One of the most athletic players in the state, Holden plays with a lot of aggressiveness and passion in the paint. Another scholarship level big man, Holden is a force on the interior.
Hilliard Bradley
Cade Norris Cade Norris 6'3" | PG Hilliard Bradley | 2024 State OH , 6’3 PG 2024
Jeb Bischoff Jeb Bischoff 6'0" | SG Hilliard Bradley | 2024 State OH , 6’0 SG 2024
Ian Abrass Ian Abrass 6'2" | SG Hilliard Bradley | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SF 2024
Garrett Sever Garrett Sever 6'2" | SG Hilliard Bradley | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Ben Mirgon Ben Mirgon 6'1" | PG Hilliard Bradley | 2027 State OH , 6’1 PG 2027
Bradley project as one of the top teams in central Ohio this winter. With Norris back for his fourth year as a varsity starter, he’s one of the most productive guys in the state and has low to mid major offers. Bischoff, Abrass and Sever are all small college shooting specialists. Mirgon has impressed playing up 15 U with Midwest Basketball Club 3SSB this spring.
Huber Heights Wayne
Juan Cranford Jr, 6’3 SG 2024
Boots Perkins Boots Perkins 5'11" | PG Huber Heights Wayne | 2025 State OH , 5’11 PG 2025
Wayne has this impressive duo of guards, Cranford has multiple scholarship offers for both football and basketball at the Division II/NAIA level while Perkins has been a steady riser this spring.
Kettering Archbishop Alter
Rj Greer Rj Greer 6'4" | SG Kettering Alter | 2025 State #167 Nation OH , 6’4 SG 2025
Charlie Uhl Charlie Uhl 6'7" | C Kettering Alter | 2025 State OH , 6’7 C 2025
Matt Lunne Matt Lunne 6'6" | C Kettering Alter | 2025 State OH , 6’6 C 2025
Brady Conner Brady Conner 6'6" | SF Kettering Alter | 2025 State OH , 6’5 SF 2025
Greer is one of the top prospects in the state and recently back from injury. He joins Alter’s loaded 2025 group with Uhl, Lunne and Conner.
Lakewood Saint Edward
Wendell Henry Wendell Henry 6'5" | PF St. Edward - Lakewood, OH | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Max McClellan Max McClellan 6'5" | PF Saint Edward | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Brian Sullivan Jr Brian Sullivan Jr 6'2" | CG St Edward | 2024 State OH , 6’0 CG 2024
Saint Edward is always one of the top teams in the state and last year had a couple new names make a name for themselves at this event. McClellan stands on with the baseball team while Sullivan Jr also stands out with the football program for the Eagles.
Lakota East
Derek Jackson Derek Jackson 6'6" | PF Lakota East | 2024 State OH , 6’6 PF 2024
Ty Smyers Ty Smyers 6'5" | PF Lakota East | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Trey Perry Trey Perry 6'1" | PG Lakota East | 2025 State OH , 6’0 PG 2025
Jackson will likely play football at the next level but has been a varsity contributor for a couple years now. Smyers impressed me at the KABC Titans Shootout as a small college target. Perry was just offered by Bellarmine this week and has a lot of low to mid major interest.
Lakota West
Davon Drane Davon Drane 5'11" | PG Lakota West | 2024 State OH , 5’11 PG 2024
Bryson Curry Bryson Curry 5'11" | PG Lakota West | 2024 State OH , 5’11 PG 2024
Lincoln Cosby Lincoln Cosby 6'8" | CG OH , 6’7 PF 2027
Bryce Curry Bryce Curry 6'3" | SG Lakota West | 2027 State OH , 6’2 PG 2027
Lakota West has one of the top 2027 duos in the country with Cosby and Curry while Drane and older Curry are quick guards that are small college targets.
Lebanon
Anthony Thompson Anthony Thompson 6'7" | SF Lebanon | 2026 State OH , 6’5 SG 2026
Thompson is one of the elite 3-and-D prospects in the state and should have mid to high major offers when it’s all said and done, a must watch prospect at this event.
Lexington
Elijah Hudson Elijah Hudson 6'8" | PF Lexington | 2024 State OH , 6’8 PF 2024
Brayden Fogle Brayden Fogle 6'5" | SF Lexington | 2026 State OH , 6’5 SF 2026
Hudson is one of the more intriguing 2024 prospects in the state with his combination of size and athleticism. A guy who can make shots from the outside and dunk on a defender. Fogle is one of the top athletes in the 2026 class with his combination of strength, touch and aggressiveness. Fogle is a mid to high major target for college programs to get early eyes on this weekend.
Lima Sr
Jekel Cotton Jekel Cotton 6'5" | SF Lima Sr | 2025 State OH , 6’5 SF 2025
Jagger Hutchins Jagger Hutchins 6'6" | PF Lima Sr | 2025 State OH , 6’5 PF 2025
Shawn Foster Shawn Foster 6'0" | PG Lima Sr | 2027 State OH Jr, 6’0 PG 2027
Led by their 2025 wing forward duo, Cotton has a couple mid major offers and Hutchins was offered by Bowling Green almost a year ago. Foster Jr is one of the top rising freshmen in the state and looks to be a clear Division I prospect at some level.
Louisville
Hayden Nigro Hayden Nigro 6'4" | SG Louisville | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SG 2024
Brayden Gross Brayden Gross 6'7" | PF Louisville | 2025 State OH , 6’6 PF 2025
Beau Siegfried Beau Siegfried 6'0" | PG Louisville | 2025 State OH , 5’11 PG 2025
Louisville has been one of the most impressive teams in the month of June with their trio of returning starters, Gross has been a major riser this summer.
Lutheran East
Jesse McCulloch Jesse McCulloch 6'9" | PF Lutheran East | 2024 State #136 Nation OH , 6’9 C 2024
Kiir Kuany Kiir Kuany 6'8" | C Huntington Prep | 2024 State WV , 6’9 C 2024
Ronald Taylor Ronald Taylor 6'5" | SF Lutheran East | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SF 2024
Chauncey Brashers Chauncey Brashers 6'0" | PG Lutheran East | 2024 State OH , 6’0 PG 2024
Anthony Bruce Anthony Bruce 5'10" | PG Lutheran East | 2024 State OH , 5’10 PG 2024
Alan Mallory Alan Mallory 6'5" | C Lutheran East | 2024 State OH , 6’5 C 2024
Tj Crumble, 6’8 PF 2026
Alex McCulloch Alex McCulloch 6'2" | SG Lutheran East | 2026 OH , 6’2 SG 2026
Lutheran East is one of the most talented teams in the state with a lot of size. McCulloch is committed to Michigan State while Kuany comes from ISA. The rest of their 2024 core are small college targets. Crumble has a lot of high major offers already while the younger McCulloch should get some varsity experience after playing mostly JV as a freshman.
Lutheran West
Jayson Levis Jayson Levis 6'1" | CG Lutheran West | 2024 State OH , 6’0 PG 2024
Tino Yli-Junnila Tino Yli-Junnila 6'5" | SF Lutheran West | 2024 State OH , 6’5 SF 2024
Dylan Bartchak Dylan Bartchak 6'0" | PG Lutheran West | 2024 State OH , 6’0 SG 2024
Matthew Meyer Matthew Meyer 6'7" | PF Lutheran West | 2025 State OH , 6’5 PF 2025
Joshua Meyer Joshua Meyer 6'6" | PF Lutheran West | 2025 State OH , 6’5 PF 2025
Levis is a priority Division II/NAIA recruit and coming off a season where he led the Longhorns to the state title game. Tino is a prospect who can stretch the floor from the wing forward spot. Bartchak is an energy scorer who played a key bench role last season. The Meyer twins have good size and provide rebounding and interior scoring.
Lyndhurst Brush
Aliyy King Aliyy King 6'7" | PF Brush | 2024 State OH , 6’6 PF 2024
Darryl Bush Darryl Bush 6'2" | SG Brush | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SG 2024
Damari Dammons Damari Dammons 6'4" | PF Brush | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Brush graduated some key pieces last year but Dammons and Bush will see large roles at the guard spot while King is a late blooming forward with some intriguing physical tools.
Maple Heights
Kenyon Giles Kenyon Giles 6'0" | CG Maple Heights | 2024 State OH , 6’0 CG 2024
Dave Aniton Dave Aniton 6'7" | C Maple Heights | 2025 State OH , 6’7 C 2025
Giles comes from Rhodes and will form a tough guard duo with rising freshman King Young. Aniton is an intriguing young big who has some impressive athleticism, shot blocking and perimeter shooting.
Margaretta
Julian Washington Julian Washington 6'4" | CG Margaretta | 2026 State OH , 6’3 CG 2026
Judah Keller Judah Keller 6'0" | CG Margaretta | 2026 OH , 6’0 PG 2026
An impressive 2026 duo for Margaretta, the Polar Bears have had an impressive month of June and have a lot of long term upside.
Marysville
Jason Moore Jason Moore 6'8" | C Marysville | 2024 State OH , 6’8 C 2024
Ryker Bowden Ryker Bowden 6'3" | SF Marysville | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SF 2024
Cj Collins, 6’2 CG 2025
Moore is a top priority for Division II and NAIA schools while also having some low major interest while Bowden is a versatile wing forward who could have a breakout season. Collins comes from Dublin Coffman and provides elite perimeter shooting.
Massillon Jackson
Kyle Monterrubio Kyle Monterrubio 6'3" | SF Massillon Jackson | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Mitch Finefrock Mitch Finefrock 6'1" | SG Massillon Jackson | 2025 State OH , 6’0 SG 2025
Jackson is young and undersized this year but grassroots teammates Monterrubio and Finefrock will keep them competitive in the Federal League. Monterrubio is a versatile wing who impacts the game in a variety of ways while Finefrock is one of the top shooters in Ohio.
Medina
Brock Beech Brock Beech 6'4" | SF Medina | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SF 2024
Benny Meyers Benny Meyers 5'11" | SG Medina | 2024 State OH , 5’11 CG 2024
Connor Smith Connor Smith 6'5" | PF Medina | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Medina has a deep squad that’s led by Beech, always playing a fast tempo under head coach Chris Hassinger, their players are usually well prepared to make an early impact at the collegiate level.
Mentor
Ian Ioppolo Ian Ioppolo 6'6" | PF Mentor | 2024 State OH , 6’6 PF 2024
Matt Biddell Matt Biddell 6'4" | SG Mentor | 2024 State OH , 6’2 SG
Two prospects that should be high priorities for Division II programs, Biddell has a couple offers from GMAC programs while Ioppolo is a stretch power forward who had a very productive Junior season.
Middletown
Delamarr Blanton Delamarr Blanton 6'0" | CG Trotwood Madison | 2024 State OH , 5’11 PG
Jeremiah Landers Jeremiah Landers 6'1" | CG Middletown | 2025 State OH , 6’2 CG 2025
Blanton and Landers will form a tough guard duo in the ultra-competitive GMC this season.
Milford
Gavin Dalen Gavin Dalen 6'8" | PF Milford | 2024 State OH , 6’8 PF 2024
One of the bigger sleepers in Ohio’s 2024 class, Dalen should be a forward scholarship programs take a look at this weekend. Interesting combo of size, foot speed and interior scoring production, getting better each time I watch him play.
Olentangy Berlin
Derek Goodman Derek Goodman 6'4" | SG Olentangy Berlin | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SG 2024
Noah Gamble Noah Gamble 6'1" | CG Olentangy Berlin | 2024 State OH , 6’1 PG 2024
Goodman is a scholarship level prospect who is a talented 3-and-D wing while Gamble has been a big riser this spring and projects as a priority small college recruit with his mid-range ability and pace he plays with.
Olentangy Liberty
Tyler Kropp Tyler Kropp 6'8" | PF Olentangy Liberty | 2025 State OH , 6’8 PF 2025
Kropp is coming off an impressive showing with Team Argentina down in Mexico where he had multiple double-figure scoring games on the international stage, a name for low to mid major programs to check out.
Olentangy Orange
Dylan Joy Dylan Joy 6'0" | SG Olentangy Orange | 2024 State OH , 6’0 SG 2024
Devin Brown Devin Brown 6'5" | SF Olentangy Orange | 2025 State OH , 6’4 SF 2025
Levi Davis Levi Davis 6'0" | CG Olentangy Orange | 2026 State OH , 5’11 PG 2026
Olentangy Orange graduated three Division II scholarship guards but return Brown from their starting lineup, who is ready to be their team leader. Davis was a solid piece as a freshman and should see more minutes and scoring this season. Joy is a small school shooter ready to make an impact this winter.
Ottawa-Glandorf
Colin White Colin White 6'5" | SG Ottawa Glandorf | 2024 State #156 Nation OH , 6’5 SG 2024
Caden Erford Caden Erford 6'4" | SF Ottawa Glandorf | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SF 2024
White has risen his stock this summer with an improved shooting form and has heard from numerous high major programs recently. Erford is an impressive shooter with good size on the wing who comes from a great program, a small college special.
Pickerington Central
Juwan Turner Juwan Turner 5'10" | PG Pickerington Central | 2024 State OH , 5’10 PG 2024
Braylin Wells Braylin Wells 6'7" | C Pickerington Central | 2024 State OH , 6’7 C 2024
Amare Spiva Amare Spiva 6'1" | CG Pickerington Central | 2025 State OH , 6’1 PG 2025
Pickerington Central looks a lot different this year but there’s still talent on their roster. Wells has drawn college interest in both football and basketball while Spiva is coming off an impressive spring. You’ll also see minutes for a couple underclassmen as well.
Pickerington North
Arness Lawson Arness Lawson 6'1" | PG Pickerington North | 2025 State #306 Nation OH , 6’1 PG 2025
Lawson is one of the top athletes in Ohio and an improving jump shooter. Currently with a lot of mid-major interest, he could get some high major action with impressive performances in front of the right coaches this weekend.
Preble Shawnee
Mason Shrout Mason Shrout 6'4" | SF Preble Shawnee | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SF 2024
Logan Hawley Logan Hawley 6'8" | C Preble Shawnee | 2024 State OH , 6’8 C 2024
Shrout has a ton of low to mid major programs after him right now while Hawley has good size for a small college prospect, this team should attract coaches from a variety of levels for these two prospects.
Reynoldsburg
Noah Smith Noah Smith 6'4" | SF Reynoldsburg | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SF 2024
Jordan Fisher Jordan Fisher 6'5" | SF Reynoldsburg | 2025 State #392 Nation OH , 6’5 SF 2025
Toby Nwokolo Toby Nwokolo 6'6" | PF Reynoldsburg | 2025 State OH , 6’5 PF 2025
Xavier McKinney Xavier McKinney 6'3" | CG Reynoldsburg | 2026 State OH , 6’1 CG 2026
Reynoldsburg is one of the more talented teams in central Ohio and return some core pieces from last years squad. Combine that with the transfer of McKinney from Pickerington Central and this team should be competing for a district title. Low to mid major programs will want to check out Fisher and McKinney while Smith and Nwokolo should see small college and scholarship level interest.
Richmond Heights
Hosea Steele Hosea Steele 6'4" | SF Richmond Heights | 2024 State OH , 6’4 PF 2024
Jeremy Wilson Jeremy Wilson 6'5" | PF Richmond Heights | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Dorian Jones Dorian Jones 6'4" | SG Richmond Heights | 2025 State #61 Nation OH , 6’4 SG 2025
De’Erick Barber De’Erick Barber 5'11" | PG Richmond Heights | 2025 State #268 Nation OH , 5’10 PG 2025
Demarris Winters Jr Demarris Winters Jr 6'3" | SG Richmond Heights | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Defending state champs in Division IV return all five of their starters from last season. Jones, Barber and Winters should attract Division I coaches of all levels while Steele and Wilson should see heavy Division II and NAIA interest.
Sandusky
Jason Henlon Jason Henlon 6'0" | PG Sandusky | 2025 State OH , 6’0 PG 2025
Kobe Brown Kobe Brown 6'5" | SF Sandusky | 2025 State OH , 6’3 SF 2025
The closest high school to the facility competing in the event, it’s a short drive for this team to compete. Led by a 2025 duo of Henlon and Brown, few teams will play at a faster pace all weekend.
Seaman North Adams
Bransyn Copas Bransyn Copas 6'0" | PG North Adams | 2024 State OH , 6’0 PG 2024
A hidden gem in southeast Ohio, Copas has a big opportunity to make a name for himself in front of Division II and NAIA coaches, Rio Grande has been heavy on him already.
Shelby
Alex Bruskotter Alex Bruskotter 6'7" | PF Shelby | 2024 State #316 Nation OH , 6’7 PF 2024
Casey Lantz Casey Lantz 6'5" | SF Shelby | 2024 State OH , 6’5 SF 2024
Bruskotter has a handful of low to mid major offers and is starting to narrow down his focus while Lantz is a small college target who keeps growing and improving.
South Point
Caleb Lovely Caleb Lovely 6'2" | SG South Point | 2024 State OH , 6’2 SG 2024
Lovely won southeast Division III district POY and has a ton of talent, should be a good opportunity for him to get in front of scholarship programs.
Stow Munroe-Falls
Reece Raymond-Smith Reece Raymond-Smith 6'5" | SF Stow | 2024 State OH , 6’5 SF 2024
Raymond-Smith has been impressive with TNBA ‘ last=”] this spring and after graduating a trio of Division III recruits last year, he’ll be leading the charge as a senior.
Toledo Central Catholic
Isaiah Brenneman Isaiah Brenneman 6'3" | SG Toledo Central Catholic | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SF 2024
Makhi Leach Makhi Leach 6'2" | SG Toledo Whitmer | 2025 State OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Manny Johnson Manny Johnson 6'2" | CG Toledo Central Catholic | 2026 State OH , 6’1 PG 2026
Isaiah Mack-Russell Isaiah Mack-Russell 6'5" Toledo Central Catholic | 2027 State OH 6’3 SF 2027
A deep and talented team out of NW Ohio, Brenneman is a glue guy for a small college with his high motor. Leach has a pair of Division I offers while Johnson is the younger brother of Drake guard Chico Johnson. Mack-Russell is one of the top rising freshmen and recently received his first Division I offer last week.
Toledo Whitmer
Jalen C Brown Jalen C Brown 6'2" | SG Emmanuel Christian | 2024 State OH , 6’2 SG 2024
Tamarrion Davis Tamarrion Davis 6'3" | SF Toledo Whitmer | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SF 2024
Antione West Jr Antione West Jr 6'3" | SG Toledo Whitmer | 2025 State #132 Nation OH , 6’2 SG 2025
Whitmer has a lot of talent once again and they’re led by West Jr, who has recently gotten high major offers. Brown and Davis are Prep Hoops Circuit standouts for small college programs.
Uniontown Green
Jarrett Taylor Jarrett Taylor 6'5" | PF Uniontown Green | 2024 State OH , 6’5 PF 2024
Nikola Bundalo Nikola Bundalo 6'9" | PF Western Reserve Academy | 2025 State #22 Nation OH , 6’9 PF 2025
Bundalo has been one of the fastest risers this spring and just debuted at 34 nationally in rivals updated 2025 rankings, sure to bring many high major coaches. Taylor a two sport stud for Green, has really improved as a ball handler in the past 12 months.
Uniontown Lake
Chance Casenhiser Chance Casenhiser 5'11" | PG Uniontown Lake | 2024 State OH , 5’11 PG 2024
Casenhiser is a Prep Hoops Circuit stud who should attract some scholarship programs this weekend, a very productive high school point guard.
Westerville Central
Devin Martin Devin Martin 6'1" | PG Westerville Central | 2024 State OH , 6’0 PG 2024
Isaiah Brown Isaiah Brown 6'4" | SF Westerville Central | 2024 State OH , 6’4 SF 2024
Nick Patton Nick Patton 6'2" | SG Loyola Academy | 2024 IL , 6’2 SG 2024
Dallas Tucker Dallas Tucker 5'11" | PG Westerville Central | 2024 State OH , 5’11 PG 2024
With four small college targets, I’d expect Westerville Central to attract as many Division III coaches as any team at this event.
Westerville North
NaVarion Adams, 6’5 PF 2024
Eyon Robinson Eyon Robinson 6'3" | SG Westerville North | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SG 2024
Tai Perkins Tai Perkins 5'11" | PG Westerville North | 2025 State OH , 5’10 PG 2025
Micah Young Micah Young 6'1" | CG Westerville North | 2025 State OH , 6’1 CG 2025
Another talented Westerville squad, scholarship programs should be checking out all four of these prospects for full or partial offers at the Division II and NAIA level.
Westerville Northside Christian
Landon Vanderwarker Landon Vanderwarker 6'7" | PF Delaware Hayes | 2025 State OH , 6’7 PF 2025
One of the most skilled forwards in the state, Vanderwalker has recently received a few mid major offers, he could add to his tally this weekend.
Westerville South
Kruz McClure Kruz McClure 6'6" | SG Westerville South | 2025 State #183 Nation OH , 6’4 SG 2025
Tyler Kielmeyer Tyler Kielmeyer 6'6" | PF Westerville South | 2025 State OH , 6’5 PF 2025
Amari Hodges Amari Hodges 6'3" | SG Westerville South | 2025 State OH , 6’1 SG 2025
This trio of 2025 prospects is led by McClure, a guard sure to attract low to mid major programs, Kielmeyer and Hodges are small college targets as well.
Willard
Max Dawson Max Dawson 6'3" | SG Willard | 2024 State OH , 6’3 SG 2024
An elite shooter, Dawson can light it up from the outside. Another scholarship target from the Ohio Buckets .
Worthington Christian
Sam Johnson Sam Johnson 6'6" | C Worthington Christian | 2024 State OH , 6’6 C 2024
Jonah Lewis Jonah Lewis 6'1" | SG Worthington Christian | 2024 State OH , 6’1 SG 2024
Just recently hiring a new coach, Worthington Christian has a solid senior duo to build for the future with.