Ohio Freshman Wings and Forwards to know
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops is committed to keeping our readers as informed as possible about the upcoming high school basketball season. To help prepare our readers for the season, we’re answering some hot topic questions in each state. In this article, we’ll break down some rising freshman who you’ll know sooner or later.
Lincoln Cosby Lincoln Cosby 6'8" | CG OH
Lincoln Cosby Lincoln Cosby 6'8" | CG OH
Cosby is the most talented long-term prospect in Ohio’s 2027 class. Already taking his talents to Overtime Elite to further develop his game, high school hoops fans won’t get to see Cosby in his greater Cincinnati area home. Cosby has a unique blend of size, fluidity, shot making and physical upside. Other national outlets have already done features on Cosby and his talents will be one I’ll be watching closely during his action with OTE and on the grassroots circuit.
Youngstown Ursuline have a pair of talented freshmen in Riccardo and Jaylen Gunther Jaylen Gunther 5’11” | PG Ursuline | 2027 State OH . This duo could bring the Irish to new heights after being one of the most consistent teams in the Youngstown area the past few seasons. I’ve yet to catch this duo in person but am very excited to catch them soon!
Highlights
One of the top performers from the Prep Hoops Freshman showcase, Monroe showed off his talent to us firsthand in Columbus in the fall. Playing for a STVM program that typically move freshman along slowly, it’ll be interesting to see how many minutes Monroe gets as a freshman but he’s in a great spot to reach his long-term potential under a coaching staff that’s developed dozens of Division I talents over the years.
Maumee Valley Country Day has the chance to be one of the top Division IV teams in the state this year with a strong senior duo and young talent like Lewis developing at the same time. Another prospect who came to our Freshman Showcase in the fall and had flashes that showed his long-term potential. The Toledo area once again has some top talent in the 2027 class and will have prospects that make noise state and regionwide.