Ohio 2026 Multi-Sport Athlete Commitment Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>While we are always showcasing the best basketball talent across Ohio, there are numerous players who are dominant basketball players but decide to play another sport at the college level. In this article we'll break down the class of 2026 prospects who have already announced a commitment for a different sport than basketball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1773220"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68389cb93ceef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The dominant force on the interior as a freshman on the state champion Hoban Knights basketball squad, Greer will look to finish his high school career with a state title on the gridiron. The Knights have come close in Greer's first three seasons, making two state title games and another final four appearance but haven't gotten over the hump since the 2020 season. After this year, Greer will be wearing the scarlet and gray in Columbus.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2316118"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68389cb93cf5f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I was a big fan of Dawson's basketball game when I was first introduced to him as a sophomore, but he already had Division I football offers and recently announced he'll be joining MAC powerhouse Miami (OH) and staying close to the Cincinnati area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1535701"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68389cb93cfad"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another state champion on the hardwood, Davis was one of the lead players for Olentangy Orange this past season on their Division I state title winning squad. Davis has been a multi-sport standout from a young age, gaining early accolades on the gridiron, hardwood and track. Davis announced a commitment to Ohio University, the reigning MAC champions to play Quarterback at the college level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1950587"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68389cb93cff7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the tougher defenders for Nova Village class of 2026 group for a few years, Barbour uses that athleticism and toughness on the gridiron where he had 600 receiving yards and four touchdowns offensively for Northland last season. Defensively, Barbour also contributed with 42 tackles and two interceptions. Barbour announced a commitment to Kent State's football program just under two weeks ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1837251"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68389cb93d040"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another future Buckeye in this article, Hieber is one of the top baseball prospects in the state and announced an early commitment to Ohio State in the fall of 2024. A powerful right handed pitcher, Hieber uses his size and strength on the hardwood and was one of the top double-double threats in northwest Ohio last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2323151"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68389cb93d088"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another player with a Patrick Henry connection, Reilly will be teammates with Patrick Henry's all time leading basketball scorer [player_tooltip player_id='1837240' first='Lincoln' last='Creager'] at Northwestern starting in the Fall of 2026. Reilly is a three star linebacker and has been a standout for the Bombers during his high school career being named to the GCL-South first team as a Junior and the GCL-South second team as a Sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->