Bowen Hardman commits to Akron, joining Roddy Gayle Jr. (Michigan) Scotty Middleton (Seton Hall) and Felix Okpara (Tennessee) as former Buckeyes to land with new schools this week.
Gene Smith says support will be critical while Jake Diebler's leadership develops in his first head coaching role, as was the case with Ryan Day in 2019.
The past week has allowed Ohio State fans to experience a sport-wide phenomenon – the college basketball transfer portal cycle matches the chaos and impact of college football's.
Felix Okpara's decision to enter the transfer portal leaves Ohio State with a need for more shot-blocking and rebounding and another center to pair with Aaron Bradshaw.
Felix Okpara's departure leaves Ohio State with an additional need in the transfer portal and, at least temporarily, kills the dream of a ferocious 1-2 punch at center.
Oakland wing Trey Townsend and Central Arkansas wing Tucker Anderson are Ohio State’s most recent visitors as the Buckeyes look to add two more transfers for 2024-25.
The off-season urgency and investment going into Ohio State's two flagship athletics programs suggest this will be one of the hottest summers on record.
The addition of Aaron Bradshaw is both a giant boost to Jake Diebler's roster and proof that the head coach can land big-name recruits with no previous Ohio State connection.
Jake Diebler notched another big recruiting win by landing former top-five recruit Aaron Bradshaw out of the transfer portal, giving Ohio State an excellent tandem at center.
Ohio State scoops up a seven-foot center to boost its frontcourt in former Kentucky big man Aaron Bradshaw, the No. 4 overall prospect in the 2023 recruiting class.
