Ohio State Team Camp: Thursday 2026 Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I attended both days of the Ohio State Team Camp and saw some of the top talent from around central Ohio and beyond, in this article I'll break down the standout performers from the first day.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1708701"],"_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-6845069566217"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The future Ohio State Buckeye looked at home during both days of elite camp, showing why he's a high major commit as he was dominant on both ends of the court this weekend. I've seen more consistent toughness plays out of Smith recently as he's finishing through contact, getting loose balls and being assertive with his size in the paint. Possessing all the skills to make an early contribution at the high major level, Smith was obviously knocking down shots from 3-point range and playing above the rim but his best play of the weekend came against Reynoldsburg where Smith made a sweet dribble move going baseline before spinning back to the middle where he rose up for an easy layup. With Smith's talents on the ball, teams started sending doubles when he would put it on the deck, allowing him to work on passing out of traps and double teams and getting his teammates open shots in the process. Upper Arlington looked like one of the top teams in central Ohio this weekend and Smith is the engine to their success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2877443"],"_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-6845069566272"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A new name for myself after last weekend and I came away really impressed with what he can bring to the table. At 6'4, Larrison has the size and frame to play on the interior, scoring in the paint and rebounding. An impressive vertical athlete, Larrison has the explosiveness to play above the rim and consistently ran the floor and got breakaway layups. I expect Larrison to play a big role as a senior and he should attract small college interest as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1943740"],"_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-68450695662bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After excelling at the Prep Hoops Ohio State tournament, Mattucci continues to impress with quality play with New Albany to start the month of June. What I've been most impressed with Mattucci is his ability to play above the rim, throwing down some sweet dunks in the half-court with both his right and left hands. Known as one of the best shooters in Ohio with a high feel for the game, you can tell Mattucci has worked on his athleticism and it has paid off with some crazy highlights already this summer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2877441"],"_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-6845069566301"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Nobody shot the ball better with their feet set than McCann did on Thursday as he was knocking down basically every look he got off the catch. North Canton Hoover's motion offense looks like it's already in midseason form as they are swinging the ball from side to side and generating a ton of open looks for their shooters. The game is simple when the ball moves quickly from side to side and players like McCann can fire away with high frequency and accuracy. With the perimeter shooting ability of the entire team, North Canton Hoover will be a tricky out for anybody this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->