Buckeye Nation, Get Ready: Chance Gray is Coming Home

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Chance Gray

Buckle up, Buckeye Nation! Get ready for some serious excitement because Chance Gray is making her way back home, and she’s about to shake things up big time for Ohio State basketball.

Chance Gray

From Cincinnati to the Big Stage

Let’s rewind a bit and dive into Gray’s journey. She was a native of Cincinnati and was practically in the courts at Winton Woods. When she picked up the Ohio Gatorade Player of the Year title and earned that famous McDonald’s All-American honor, she was the real deal. I mean, her stats in high school. Ridiculous. A cool average of 26.7 points per game in her senior year – now that’s how you leave a mark.

A Duck Becomes a Buckeye

After a stint with the Oregon Ducks, where she averaged an impressive 13.9 points per game and led the team in assists per contest, Gray is ready for the new chapter to be a bittersweet farewell to the Pacific Northwest, but to resist the lure of playing for her home state was too hard.

The Impact on Ohio State

What does this mean for Ohio State? Well, it’s a slam dunk. Gray’s arrival fills the void left by … Read more at FryingPanSports

Cody Haddad: From Badgers to Buckeyes

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Cody Haddad

College football recruiting is like a crazy game itself, right? One-minute things are chill, the next there’s a surprise play that throws everything off. Well, that’s exactly what happened with Cody Haddad. This dude was basically locked in to play for Wisconsin, but then BAM! Total switcheroo. Get ready, because this is some juicy recruiting drama that’ll have you glued to your seat.

Cody Haddad
Cody Haddad

The Wisconsin Commitment

Back in January, the Badgers were doing their happy dance. They’d secured a commitment from Cody Haddad, a versatile athlete from Cleveland, Ohio. Haddad, a safety who often made life miserable for quarterbacks, had pledged his loyalty to the cheesehead. Wisconsin fans were already dreaming of him intercepting passes at Camp Randall Stadium, and cheese curds were practically celebrating.

The Ohio State Temptation

But then, like a twist in a Hollywood movie, Ohio enters the screen. The Buckeyes, perennial contenders, don’t just recruit players; They perform with skill and art. And when they offered Haddad a spot in their 2025 class, it was like dangling a shiny lure in front of a hungry bass. Suddenly, the kid from Cleveland found himself torn between the Badgers and the Buckeyes.

The Crystal Ball Prediction

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DeShawn Stewart Commits to Ohio State: A Game-Changer for the Buckeyes

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DeShawn Stewart

DeShawn Stewart’s commitment to the Ohio State University coaching staff is a great event for the Buckeyes. As a 4-star safety from DePaul Catholic in New Jersey, Stewart’s decision to join Ohio State over other programs speaks volumes about the Buckeyes’ appeal and reputation in areas not always recruited. His height and weight make him a force on the field, and his dual skills as a safety and corner back showcase his versatility.

DeShawn Stewart
DeShawn Stewart

The Rising Star

At 6’2″ and 185 lbs, Stewart is lanky defensive back that needs to be avoided on the field. His ability to play both safety and corner-back caught the attention of national recruiters. But it was Ohio State that won him over this past weekend, beating out programs like Penn State, Wisconsin, Temple, and Michigan State.

A Perfect Fit

Stewart’s arrival at Ohio State is expected to bring additional depth and talent to the team’s defense. The mutual admiration between Stewart and Coach Matt Guerrieri has been evident since the scholarship offer in January, indicating a strong and evolving player-coach relationship that could greatly benefit the team’s dynamics. Stewart’s skills as a ball hawk, with his exceptional ability to intercept and disrupt plays, … Read more at FryingPanSports

Jake Diebler: The Right Choice for Ohio State Basketball

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Jake Diebler

Ohio State just picked their new men’s basketball head coach, and fans seem pumped about it. The new guy? Jake Diebler. Big deal? You bet! Here’s why Diebler is the perfect fit for the Buckeyes.

Jake Diebler
  1. Proven Track Record
    First off, the dude can coach. When they made him interim coach for a bit, he totally turned things around, leading the team to a bunch of wins. That showed everyone he knows what he’s doing and can bring long-term success.
  2. Ohio Roots
    Plus, Diebler practically bleeds Ohio red. He grew up there, his dad coached high school ball there forever, and he himself was a high school baller. He gets Ohio basketball, and that connection with the community is huge.
  3. Ohio State Loyalty
    Diebler’s been an assistant coach at Ohio State for years, so his loyalty is off the charts. He clearly loves the Buckeyes and wants to see them win. That kind of passion is contagious.
  4. Recruiting Skills
    On top of that, Diebler has a knack for finding amazing players. Remember Darius Garland, who’s ballin’ for the Cavs now? Diebler helped recruit him! He’s got a great eye for talent that you need to build a winning team.
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Jaime Ffrench: Why Ohio State is the op͏timal selecti͏on for fiv͏e-s͏tar͏ recruit

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Jai͏me Ffre͏nch is one of͏ most sought-after ͏players in 202͏5 recruiting͏ class. 6’1″, 185-pound wide re͏ceiver from Jacksonville, F͏lorida has invitations from over 34 schools, such͏ as Alabama, Florida St͏ate, Miami and Texas. Ho͏wever, ͏there is one school that parti͏cularly caught Ffrench’s attention: OSU.

Jaime Ffrench

Ohio State have a ric͏h ͏history of creating top wide rece͏ivers, like C͏hris Carter, Michael Thomas, Terry͏ McLauri͏n, Chris Olave, Garre͏tt Wilson and Ted Ginn J͏r.͏ The team ha͏s also been continuous victorious on͏ the field, ͏clinchin͏g five Big Ten championships ͏and making͏ it to the Colle͏ge Football Playoff three times from 2014 to 2020. Ohio State’s off͏ens͏e is famous ͏for its dynamic passin͏g game and͏ excellent͏ skillful players who are adept ͏at running ͏r͏outes; they͏ will ͏highlight Ffrench as a ͏deep͏ threat.

A factor that makes Florida State appealing to Ffrench is the presence of his former high school teammate, Tramell Jones, who is committed to the Seminoles as their quarterback of the future. Ffrench and Jones have a strong chemistry and rapport, having led Mandarin High School to a state championship in 2023. Ffrench said that having Jones in Tallahassee is “hard to say no” to, and that he likes … Read more at FryingPanSports

London Merritt: The Next Big Thing for Ohio State?

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London Merritt

The Ohio State University has a tradition of developing NFL defensive linemen and edge players. Names like Joey and Nick Bosa, Chase Young, and Zach Harrison are examples of Buckeyes wreaking havoc on quarterbacks. And they’re on the lookout for the next star to add to that legacy of prospects. London Merritt might just be their 2025 guy.

London Merritt

Merritt, an edge rusher rated four stars from IMG Academy, is regarded as one of the best players available in the 2025 class. More than 45 scholarship offers from universities including Alabama, Florida, USC, and Texas attest to his unquestionable potential. Ohio State stands out for Merritt, making them a contender in his recruitment over other programs.

“I’m really feeling Ohio State,” Merritt shared in a recent interview. “They’ve got a proven track record of developing defensive linemen into NFL players. Plus, the atmosphere there is awesome, and I really connect with the coaches.”

Coach Mike Peterson

Merritt has a particularly strong connection with Florida’s edge coach, Mike Peterson, who’s been recruiting him since Merritt was just a sophomore in Georgia. Peterson’s genuine personality and knowledge of the game have definitely won Merritt over.

“He is a very … Read more at FryingPanSports