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LGHL Four-star combo guard with a famous father names Ohio State as finalist

Four-star combo guard with a famous father names Ohio State as finalist
Bret Favachio via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Bronny James | 247Sports

The Buckeyes are very much a player in the recruitment of a highly sought after prospect that’s father plays at the highest level.

While it’s usually the football Buckeyes that make the headlines in the recruiting world, it was Chris Holtmann and the hoops program who was on the receiving end of some potential program-altering news this weekend. Not to be forgotten, Ryan Day also dished out a few new offers in recent days.

James down to three​


Unquestionably the brightest spot on the recruiting trail for Ohio State was when 2023 four-star combo guard Bronny James, son of LeBron James, of Sierra Canyon (CA) announced his top three that featured Ohio State, Oregon, and USC.

Bronny James will decide on his college commitment at the end of the season and his top three are Ohio State, USC and Oregon, per @bylucaevans of the @latimes pic.twitter.com/hm6aqeJZth

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 20, 2023
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James is graded out as the No. 33 overall prospect in the class and would be a major pickup for Holtmannn and the Buckeyes with the ties that the program already has to his father. Not to be forgotten, the 6-foot-3, 190-pounder is also a highly-coveted prospect and a top-10 player at his position and in the state of California.

A pickup of Bronny would be a welcome addition to a 2023 recruiting class that already features three blue-chip prospects led by four-star combo guard Taison Chatman. The entire four-man haul, which could see another addition soon, currently slots in as the sixth-best class in the country.

Buckeyes hand out three new offers​


Aside from the hoops news, Ohio State was very active in the pursuit of more talent on the gridiron. Ryan Day and the coaching staff dished out three new offers this weekend as 2024 four-star linebacker Payton Pierce of Lovejoy (TX), 2025 athlete Quincy Porter of Bergen Catholic (NJ), and 2025 athlete Jahmir Joseph of St. Joseph Regional (NJ).

The Buckeyes are a little late in their pursuit of Pierce, a top fifteen linebacker in the class, but there still is more than enough time to make a move. Ohio State will need to show some urgency in this recruitment if they want to be a viable option for the Lucas native. Pierce named a top ten of Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, and Texas A&M in December.

Very excited to receive an offer from The Ohio State University!! @CoachJimKnowles @ryandaytime @ChrisRossLOJO @TheCoachJohns @Coach_Lavender @CoachKPark @yjmcknight pic.twitter.com/6wa5U8B4j5

— Payton Pierce (@payton_pierce26) January 20, 2023
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As for Porter and Joseph, you have a pair of prospects from the garden state that have caught their attention. Both are well on their way to being highly-coveted, national recruits. Porter already holds offers from Georgia, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, and more. As for Joseph, he has yet to eclipse the double-digit offer mark but he also has an offer from the Bulldogs and Nittany Lions to go with his latest scholarship opportunity from Ohio State.

Quick Hits​


Just 10 days ago, Ohio State rewarded 2024 three-star offensive tackles Deontae and Devontae Armstrong of St. Edward (OH) and Deontae didn’t hold back on Sunday when discussing the offer with Eleven Warriors. “I’d say definitely top three among Michigan and Penn State for sure,” Devontae revealed to Garrick Hodge.

According to Bill Kurelic of 247Sports, the Buckeyes sent head coach Ryan Day and quarterback coach Corey Dennis to North Carolina on Friday to check on five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis and five-star offensive tackle David Sanders of Providence Day School (NC). Sanders is the consensus top recruit in the cycle while the continued effort for Davis likely is an indicator of Ohio State still trying to find their signal-caller in the class after the departure of five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola of Chandler (AZ).

On Sunday morning, On3’s Chad Simmons reported that despite being committed to the Buckeyes, a trio of schools in specific are still in pursuit of five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith of Chaminade-Madonna Prep (FL). Simmons mentioned Florida, Georgia, and Miami (FL) as the three still with their sights set on Smith, who has been committed to Ohio State for over a month.

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LGHL Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for January 23, 2023

Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for January 23, 2023
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch

Joseph Scheller/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!

For your Earholes...​


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On the Hardwood​


Love to see this! I know some of the sections were blocked out, but still great to see.

The available tickets on Ticketmaster for tomorrow's No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Iowa game.

Going to be a lot of people in the Schott tomorrow.#GoBucks #B1GWBB pic.twitter.com/mqAauyR2DD

— Thomas Costello (@1ThomasCostello) January 22, 2023
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Four Storylines: No. 2 Ohio State women vs. No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State’s 19-game win streak faces tough test against No. 10 Iowa
Bailey Johnson, The Columbus Dispatch

Visiting Locker Room: Catching up on Iowa women’s basketball before Monday’s clash
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land


Rejoice! The Ohio State men finally win a basketball game, toppling Iowa 93-77
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

Prolific and efficient against Iowa, Brice Sensabaugh leads Buckeyes
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Isaac Likekele demonstrates why he came to Ohio State in Buckeyes’ win vs. Iowa
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Three Points as Buckeyes snap losing skid with convincing win vs. Iowa (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes

Zed Key’s late-game knee injury not believed to be long term
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row

That clearly felt really good.

Feels good to be singing again

Celebrating a win AND a scholarship for @owenspencer23, pretty good! pic.twitter.com/fDzANscrvh

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) January 21, 2023
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On the Gridiron​


Analyzing impact of Josh Proctor returning to Buckeyes for final season (paywall)
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Josh Proctor’s return, elite talent on the edge: Ten thoughts on the Buckeyes defense (paywall)
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic

Mark my words, he’s still going to be very important this fall, whether he’s a starter or not.

All about The Brotherhood
️ @imcjhicks #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/SZGLGrTOel

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) January 20, 2023
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Ohio State’s Offense Seeks Reliability from Tailbacks TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams
Chris Lauderback, Eleven Warriors

Ohio State football’s Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka have already made Big Ten history for 2023
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

I’m not saying that the answer is no...

Did Justin Fields just put together the best single-season highlight reel in NFL history? pic.twitter.com/KGkdaajTiX

— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) January 22, 2023
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Seven former Buckeyes players advance to NFL conference championships
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row

B1G Thoughts: Five offseason questions for Michigan
Jordan Williams, Land-Grant Holy Land

Outside the Shoe and Schott​


Everything you need to know about 2023 Ohio State tennis
Megan Husslein, Land-Grant Holy Land

Men’s Tennis: Buckeyes Blast Illini 6-1, Move to 5-0
Ohio State Athletics

Women’s Gymnastics: No. 10 Buckeyes Score 197.225 to Defeat No. 15 Iowa
Ohio State Athletics

Women’s Tennis: No. 17 Buckeyes Open Year with Victory over No. 4 Oklahoma, 5-2
Ohio State Athletics

And now for something completely different...​


Between this and Skip’s tweet, it’s a really bad time to be on Shannon’s bad side.

A feud broke out between Shannon Sharpe, Tee Morant and Steven Adams at the Lakers-Grizzlies game tonight.

They had to be kept apart by the people around them.

@MirjamSwanson pic.twitter.com/F2hZYvE3Tl

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) January 21, 2023
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LGHL Game Preview: No. 2 Ohio State women vs. No. 10 Iowa

Game Preview: No. 2 Ohio State women vs. No. 10 Iowa
1ThomasCostello via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Syndication: HawkCentral

Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK

The first ranked conference game of the 2023 calendar doesn’t get much bigger than the Iowa Hawkeyes

Monday begins what feels like a March Madness week for the Ohio State women’s basketball team. In a stretch of four days, head coach Kevin McGuff’s squad takes on both the Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana Hoosiers. Both teams are dangerous, and both games give different dangers for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State can’t look past the first game, with the Hawkeyes entering the game as the No. 10 ranked team in the nation. There’s a lot of hype around this game — for good reason.

Preview​


The only downside of Ohio State versus Iowa is that it doesn’t happen twice this regular season. Last season, these two teams scored 180 combined points, with the Buckeyes earning only their second win against a ranked opponent the entire regular season.

This game has all the makings of being even better than the first. Last year, it was guard Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano hurting the Buckeyes. Combined the two scored 66 of the Hawkeyes’ 88 points. On most nights, that’s more than enough to beat an opponent, but it was the rest of the Iowa roster who struggled.

Buckeyes guards Taylor Mikesell and Jacy Sheldon led Ohio State with 24 and 20 points respectively, but all seven members of the Scarlet & Gray who made it onto the court contributed. Forward Rebeka Mikulášiková shot 5-of-6 from three. Guard Rikki Harris had six rebounds, four assists and three steals.

The visiting Buckeyes stole a 92-88 win over the then No. 21 team in the country. That win eventually became what secured Ohio State their regular season co-championship with the Hawkeyes.

Now in 2023, both teams return most of the same players who are now a year older, a year wiser and a year improved.

The Hawkeyes bring back all five starters from last year’s matchup, led by likely Naismith National Player of the Year finalist Clark. The Iowa native scored 43 on the Buckeyes last season, and has the ability to do it again this season.

For anyone joining the college basketball train as it rages down the tracks of the sports narrative, there’s no one else like Clark in the Big Ten, or maybe the country. Clark almost averages a triple-double in the 2022-23 season. In 19 games, the guard averages 26.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game.

These numbers slightly down in all three categories from last season. Even so, Clark doesn’t only hurt opponents through scoring. What makes her dangerous is the ability to grab defensive rebounds, get down the floor quickly and either find the open outlet or take the shot herself.

This play is the perfect example. While it wasn’t Clark getting the rebound, the first person to get it after the change in possession was the guard.

.@CaitlinClark22 ➡️ @sydneyaffolter1 pic.twitter.com/mTE1nfzV2X

— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 19, 2023
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That was Wednesday against the Michigan State Spartans, but similar plays like this can be found anytime Clark is on the court. The Buckeyes will need to either make shots more efficiently, grab more offensive rebounds or make it hard for Clark to get the ball or move once she has it.

Of those three choices, the third is the most likely scenario. The Buckeyes are third in the conference with 48.5% shooting from the floor, but that means over half the shots Ohio State takes likely lands in the hands of the opponent. This season, Ohio State’s rebounding margin is at 0.1, improving it from in the negatives for most of the 2022-23 campaign.

There are players who can make rebounding and guarding Clark easier. Guard/forward Taylor Thierry is a good candidate for the job. The 6-foot playmaker is athletic, quick and has long arms. Thierry leads the Scarlet & Gray in rebounding with 56 of her 124 rebounds on the season coming on the offensive glass.

Needing that one-on-one attention, and possibly some double teams, is contingent on how well the full court press works. If Ohio State hits shots and can run their press to the level of competitive character called upon by coach McGuff, Clark could be slightly less effective.

When Clark does eventually find space, the guard has teammates who make her job easier. Mainly center Monika Czinano.

Below Clark in all team statistical categories is Czinano. The center is powerful inside the paint, grabbing 6.6 rebounds per game. Also, Czinano can score at a high level. This season, the center is shooting 65% from the floor with 17.9 points per game. Against those same Spartans, Czinano went a perfect 11-for-11 from the floor for 22 points.

Ohio State can partially neutralize Czinano with a strong defensive and shooting game from forward Mikulášiková. In the last two games, the Slovakian’s fared well against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Alexis Markowski and Northwestern Wildcats’ Caileigh Walsh, holding them both below average rebounding and didn’t allow either to take over the game offensively.

Also, Czinano isn’t a deep threat like Mikulášiková. If the Buckeyes’ five hits her shots, especially from deep, it can pull Czinano out of the paint enough for someone like Mikesell, Thierry or forward Cotie McMahon to take over the open space.

Those two only scratch the surface for Iowa. Guards Kate Martin, Gabbie Williams and forward McKenna Warnock are all upperclassmen, with Martin a redshirt senior alongside the other two fourth year seniors. If any of the three can turn on a big game, it makes an already tough opponent for Ohio State that much more difficult.

For Ohio State, there’s a question hovering over the entire game plan: Is Sheldon going to play? The guard’s missed 14 of the Buckeyes 19 games this season with a foot injury. It began with Sheldon on a boot, then a boot with crutches, but against Northwestern she was free from both.

Ohio State University athletic department
Jacy Sheldon (center in a red shirt) without any medical equipment on her injured foot. Does that mean some minutes on the court could happen Monday?

Does that mean the guard can play even a few minutes, or is Sheldon’s return further away than expected? If Sheldon does play, how will she fit into the team initially after not playing a game since Nov. 30 in Louisville, Kentucky?

Sheldon or no Sheldon, Ohio State’s saying the right things about being ready and focusing on just the next game.

Projected Lineups​

Lineup Notes​

  • Guard Rikki Harris has 5.2 assists per game since taking up the starting role on Dec. 21.
  • Guard Taylor Mikesell is 14 points away from scoring 2,000 in her NCAA career.
  • Ohio State’s defense allows the fourth fewest points in the conference at 62.9 points per game.

Lineup Notes​

  • This group has started all 19 games for the Hawkeyes this season.
  • Guard Caitlin Clark’s 26.7 points per game is the highest in the conference by five points.
  • Iowa makes the most three-point shots in the conference with 8.7 per game.

Prediction​


With the anticipated crowd — more on that later — and the talent level of both of these teams, no ending would be surprising. The Buckeyes can score at will and the Hawkeyes’ defense is outscoring the opponent.

With that said, the Hawkeyes are a veteran team, just like the Buckeyes, but the same full court press might not be as effective against Iowa like other teams. They aren’t like the Tennessee Volunteers who started two transfers to tip off the season or the Illinois Fighting Illini who went through a total offseason revamp.

The Hawkeyes are one of a few teams who might be able to take the punches the Buckeyes throw their way.

This game is going to be close. Both teams will hit their shots, but its about limiting Clark as much as possible and not letting her teammates hurt you too. Ohio State will keep some shooters at bay but Czinano will have a strong night.

Maybe a close to sold out Schottenstein Center can tip the scales?

How to Watch​


Date: Monday, Jan. 23, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Schottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio
Television: ESPN2
Stream: ESPN app

LGHL Prediction: 85-80 Iowa Hawkeyes​

Big Crowd Anticipated​


Monday’s game looks like it’ll give the Buckeyes a deservedly large home crowd. As of Sunday night, 24 hours before the game tips, there aren’t many tickets left at all.

The available tickets on Ticketmaster for tomorrow's No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Iowa game.

Going to be a lot of people in the Schott tomorrow.#GoBucks #B1GWBB pic.twitter.com/mqAauyR2DD

— Thomas Costello (@1ThomasCostello) January 22, 2023
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All season the program’s invested more into marketing for the team and it’s been paying dividends. After a McGuff tenure-low 3,274 per game last year, this season that average is 5,012 before Monday’s game and future home games against ranked Maryland Terrapins and Indiana Hoosiers.

Part of that is of course having a top team in the nation, but they’ve also been inventive with some of their giveaways. The Buckeyes gave away championship shirts honoring last season’s Big Ten regular season co-championship against Purdue. On Jan. 29, they’re giving away socks, and Monday the first 2,000 get dub chain shirts, an honor bestowed upon a player after each Ohio State win.

The first 2,000 fans in attendance for tomorrow’s match up vs #10 Iowa will receive their very own Dub-Chain Tee‼️ See you there! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/0BsMW5uQlr

— Ohio State WBB (@OhioStateWBB) January 22, 2023
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The Buckeyes and the packed Schottenstein Center are hoping a player gets a dub chain too and not just the fans.

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LGHL LGHL Uncut Podcast: All-American and WNBA Star Kelsey Mitchell

LGHL Uncut Podcast: All-American and WNBA Star Kelsey Mitchell
1ThomasCostello via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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NCAA Womens Basketball: NCAA Tournament-Sioux Falls Regional-Ohio State vs Tennessee

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The former Buckeye touches on the current form of the 19-0 No. 2 Ohio State women’s team, being honored and a dive into her professional career

Throughout the year, Land-Grant Holy Land will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.


There’s a lot of fanfare surrounding Monday's game between the No. 2 Ohio State women’s basketball team and No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes. It features a 19-0 Scarlet & Gray side who could continue their historic run and match a program high 20-game wing streak. On the other side, there’s guard Caitlin Clark, a favorite for National Player of the Year.

During all that competition on the court will be a name from Buckeyes success of the past: Kelsey Mitchell. Ohio State is honoring the former Ohio State All-American and current guard for the Indiana Fever during Monday’s game. Adding more excitement to an already jam-packed evening.

Before she was honored, Mitchell spoke with the media about a long list of topics.

Part of it was on the current Buckeyes team and their undefeated start to the season. Mitchell pinpoints what makes streaks like this one achievable, advice for those players on Ohio State who are looking ahead to playing professional basketball and how she feels about being honored at a game for the first time since finishing her NCAA career in 2018.

Also, Mitchell discusses the future of the Indiana Fever, playing with Athletes Unlimited basketball and her sales pitch to people who watch college basketball but don’t watch the WNBA.

Mitchell also talks about her own professional journey through injury, playing overseas and the transition from a college basketball player to a professional, ending the entire interview with some good advice that applies to things outside of basketball.


Connect with Thomas:

Twitter: @1ThomasCostello

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Google Ohio State basketball: Things we learned after beating Iowa Saturday - Buckeyes Wire

Ohio State basketball: Things we learned after beating Iowa Saturday - Buckeyes Wire
via Google News using key phrase "Buckeyes".

  1. Ohio State basketball: Things we learned after beating Iowa Saturday Buckeyes Wire
  2. Sights and Sounds: Buckeyes pull together to beat Iowa, end losing streak 247Sports
  3. Which Ohio State football recruits will be on campus this weekend? Buckeyes Recruiting cleveland.com

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Google Ohio State Wide Receiver/Running Back Xavier Johnson Indicates Return for Sixth Year with Buckeyes | Eleven Wa - Eleven Warriors

Ohio State Wide Receiver/Running Back Xavier Johnson Indicates Return for Sixth Year with Buckeyes | Eleven Wa - Eleven Warriors
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Ohio State Wide Receiver/Running Back Xavier Johnson Indicates Return for Sixth Year with Buckeyes | Eleven Wa Eleven Warriors

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Google Sights and Sounds: Buckeyes pull together to beat Iowa, end losing streak - 247Sports

Sights and Sounds: Buckeyes pull together to beat Iowa, end losing streak - 247Sports
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  1. Sights and Sounds: Buckeyes pull together to beat Iowa, end losing streak 247Sports
  2. Ohio State basketball: Things we learned after beating Iowa Saturday Buckeyes Wire
  3. Which Ohio State football recruits will be on campus this weekend? Buckeyes Recruiting cleveland.com

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