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OSU_Buckguy
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florida just picked up a commitment from a 2021 top-40 shooting guard.
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OSU_Buckguy
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brian snow with a crystal ball to ohio state. the "confidence level" is just a 4 (out of 10), though, which is a new feature for 247. compare that to snow's 8 for hardman just prior to his commitment.
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OSU_Buckguy
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it probably means nothing, but ho1tmann just followed branham on twitter.
why that may mean something? branham is the first uncommitted recruit ho1tmann has followed.
why that may mean something? branham is the first uncommitted recruit ho1tmann has followed.
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OHSportsFan
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As always, your detective (stalking) skills are unmatched. Thank you for your service.
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Malaki Branham Talks Handling The Shut-Down, His Recruiting Process, and Ohio State
For the Ohio State men’s basketball program there are two important objectives to meet on the recruiting trail: keep Ohio’s best players home, and land high profile players that can make an impact. In the 2021 recruiting class, those two objectives have come together to produce Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s star Malaki Branham.
Over a year ago, following a strong sophomore season and a standout spring evaluation period, Branham caught the eye of Ohio State assistant coach Ryan Pedon and head coach Chris Holtmann. Shortly after Branham popped onto Ohio State’s radar in 2021, he received an offer to play for his home-state Buckeyes.
Fast forward to this spring and Branham has quickly become the top target for Ohio State in the 2021 class and for good reason. As a junior, Branham was the top player for the Irish while averaging 21 points and leading his team to a regional title and a spot in the OHSAA Division II state final four before their season got cut short with the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
In a normal year, Branham would be chasing an EYBL Peach Jam Championship with his NEO Tru Game 18 and under team that he helped start. However, this is far from a normal year and recruits of all sports are feeling it. Branham is now missing out on his last season of AAU basketball while trying to manage the unique situation of an electronic recruiting process.
Yet through it all, he is working hard to stay in pristine shape, develop his game further, and figure out where he wants to play his college ball.
“I’ve been running two miles every day,” Branham told Buckeye Scoop. “I am working on my ball-handling every day down in the basement for like 15 minutes just trying to keep my handle tight because I am going to be playing guard in college. And just doing core stuff trying to get big and put some extra weight on me. Just really trying to get ready for next season and college.”
During his junior season, the 6-foot-4 Branham played in the 175-180 pound range. In the best interest of his basketball future in both college and the NBA, however, he will likely need to add another 20 pounds to compliment his slashing style of play.
Branham is best known for his ability to drive the lane and get to the rim. That is what he hangs his hat on, but he knows that his shooting stroke will need to be a strong suit in order to succeed in college and beyond. Branham has heard the concerns about his shooting and wants to set the record straight.
“You know people question it, but I can shoot the ball,” he said. “I guess the times they were at the game, I didn’t have the best shooting night. It’s just about being consistent on my jumper.”
Entire article: https://buckeyescoop.com/page/blog/...down-his-recruiting-process-and-ohio-state-9/
For the Ohio State men’s basketball program there are two important objectives to meet on the recruiting trail: keep Ohio’s best players home, and land high profile players that can make an impact. In the 2021 recruiting class, those two objectives have come together to produce Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary’s star Malaki Branham.
Over a year ago, following a strong sophomore season and a standout spring evaluation period, Branham caught the eye of Ohio State assistant coach Ryan Pedon and head coach Chris Holtmann. Shortly after Branham popped onto Ohio State’s radar in 2021, he received an offer to play for his home-state Buckeyes.
Fast forward to this spring and Branham has quickly become the top target for Ohio State in the 2021 class and for good reason. As a junior, Branham was the top player for the Irish while averaging 21 points and leading his team to a regional title and a spot in the OHSAA Division II state final four before their season got cut short with the statewide COVID-19 shutdown.
In a normal year, Branham would be chasing an EYBL Peach Jam Championship with his NEO Tru Game 18 and under team that he helped start. However, this is far from a normal year and recruits of all sports are feeling it. Branham is now missing out on his last season of AAU basketball while trying to manage the unique situation of an electronic recruiting process.
Yet through it all, he is working hard to stay in pristine shape, develop his game further, and figure out where he wants to play his college ball.
“I’ve been running two miles every day,” Branham told Buckeye Scoop. “I am working on my ball-handling every day down in the basement for like 15 minutes just trying to keep my handle tight because I am going to be playing guard in college. And just doing core stuff trying to get big and put some extra weight on me. Just really trying to get ready for next season and college.”
During his junior season, the 6-foot-4 Branham played in the 175-180 pound range. In the best interest of his basketball future in both college and the NBA, however, he will likely need to add another 20 pounds to compliment his slashing style of play.
Branham is best known for his ability to drive the lane and get to the rim. That is what he hangs his hat on, but he knows that his shooting stroke will need to be a strong suit in order to succeed in college and beyond. Branham has heard the concerns about his shooting and wants to set the record straight.
“You know people question it, but I can shoot the ball,” he said. “I guess the times they were at the game, I didn’t have the best shooting night. It’s just about being consistent on my jumper.”
Entire article: https://buckeyescoop.com/page/blog/...down-his-recruiting-process-and-ohio-state-9/
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