Several talented prospects hit the floor at Ohio State's annual team camp this past weekend. With a few Buckeye targets among the crowd, let's take a look at some of the more impressive performers.
Jerome Hunter (6'6 SF - Pickerington North - 2018):
Receiving another offer on Wednesday from Toledo, Hunter's stock is ascending, as he has been one of the Midwest's top breakout players this spring and summer. While Hunter has always had some of the best upside of any of the state's top prospects the last two years, he hadn't always put it all together on the floor, but for the last three months, Hunter has been nothing but exceptional. Receiving interest from Ohio State, Xavier, Florida, West Virginia, Butler, Ohio and UT-Martin this week, look for Hunter's stock to keep growing.
Jeremiah Francis (6'2 PG - Pickerington Central - 2019):
Fresh off an unofficial visit to Ohio State on Wednesday, Francis was impressive in the days prior during the team camp. A physical and brutish point guard at 6-foot-2 and roughly 190 pounds, Francis looks more like an SEC running back, as he wears out opposing guards with his physicality and relentlessness on both ends. A terrific ball-handler that can get anywhere off the dribble, Francis is one of the more elite point guards nationally, and luckily for Ohio State, is the son of former Buckeye standout Jerry Francis.
Logan Hill (6'5 PF - Massillon Jackson - 2017):
With teammate and Ohio State target Kyle Young out with a sports hernia injury, Hill was the man for Jackson this past weekend, and was as impressive as ever attacking the rim and finishing inside. A high-energy and high-level athlete that plays with reckless abandon, Hill has been one of the more productive players in the 2017 class over the years, and looked the part once again last weekend. Hill currently holds offers from St. Francis (PA), High Point, Toledo, Bowling Green and Florida Atlantic.
Isaiah Speelman (6'6 SF - Hilliard Bradley - 2018):
The multi-dimensional 6-foot, 6-inch forward was as efficient as ever for Hilliard Bradley, knocking down perimeter jump shots and scoring inside. Receiving interest from several mid-major programs, Speelman has been contacted by IUPUI and Kent State this week, as his stock could really blow up with a first Division I offer.
Jordan Mitchell (6'7 SF - Gahanna Lincoln - 2019):
The only player in the event with an Ohio State offer (Evanston's (IL) Nojel Eastern, Massillon Jackson's Young and Upper Arlington's Dane Goodwin each did not play), Mitchell was impressive despite an up-and-down performance for a very young Gahanna team. The lone player returning with starting varsity experience for the Lions, Mitchell will be relied upon to do everything for Gahanna, as he is as talented as any player in Ohio's 2019 class. Mitchell's development will be interesting to watch going forward.
BJ Duling (6'6 SF - Newark - 2017):
The Kent State commit was dominant in leading Newark to nothing but wins. An elite-level athlete whose game is coming full-circle, Duling has been a stud this entire summer, as he has been engaged and active on both ends of the floor. On a senior-laden Newark team that is going to be one of the best in Ohio, look for Duling to have a major season.
Corry Long (6'3 PG/SG - Cincinnati Hughes - 2017):
The best wing guard I watched this past weekend, Long was impressive on both ends of the floor for Hughes. Dominating on the defensive perimeter, Long was equally as effective on the offensive end, getting to the rim and finishing at will. With two offers from Stony Brook and Bethune-Cookman, Long is an underrated wing guard in Ohio's 2017 class I like as a long-term prospect.
