'26 OH SF Anthony Thompson (Verbal Offer)

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ANTHONY THOMPSON

• Pos: SF
• Height: 6-7
• Weight: 185

Prospect Info

• High School: Western Reserve Academy
• City: Hudson, OH
• Class: 2026

Scouting Report​

A skilled lefty forward with extreme shot-making potential, and length to match, Thompson is a tremendously gifted offensively prospect. The southpaw leans back into a high release that is virtually unblocked and allows him to make tough shots with very little separation. He’s capable of making both threes and pull-ups in bunches, and is already a potential shooter. He also has good positional size, measuring in at over 6-foot-7 with shoes on and then a massive 7-foot-2-plus wingspan. The overlap of that length and shooting ability is very rare, especially for such a young player. While his core competency is his ability to make jumpers, we’re gradually starting to see him put more pressure on the rim. He has a terrific right hand in the paint and also the ability to decelerate and maneuver the paint with euros and long strides. He’s young for his grade and turns 17 in August before his senior year of high school. Not surprisingly, he’s also still growing into his body and has a bit of a baby face, which speaks to his still untapped potential. As his frame evolves, he needs to work on being more physical and also cognizant of his body language at times. Overall though, he’s an immense talent.

 

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Ohio State Basketball Gets Huge Update On Top-10 2026 Recruit

The Ohio State Buckeyes are in the running for 5-star small forward recruit Anthony Thompson.

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Ohio State Basketball Gets Huge Update On Top-10 2026 Recruit​

The Ohio State Buckeyes are in the running for 5-star small forward recruit Anthony Thompson.

Anthony Thompson is one of the Ohio State Buckeyes' top 2026 targets, and for good reason.

He's a 5-star small forward recruit originally from Lebanon, Ohio. He checks in at 6-foot-7, 185 pounds and is ranked as the No. 2 small forward recruit in the 2026 class and he's the state of Ohio's consensus top hooper, according to the 247Sports Composite.

In-state recruiting is vital, especially when you've got a 5-star in your midsts. The competition for Ohio State in this recruiting battle is going to be fierce, though. Schools like Auburn, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Louisville and Kansas have offered Thompson.

That's not to include the big-time programs that have made the 5-star's cutdown that have offered him as well. Alongside OSU, Thompson has released a Top 7 that also features Michigan, Indiana, Texas, Kentucky, Purdue and North Carolina.

That's a strong list of some of the best basketball programs in the country, so Jake Diebler and his staff have some major competition.

 

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