Five-Star Recruit L.J. Smith Commits to Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball Team
The Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team is off to a strong start this season with a 4-0 record. Looking ahead, they have secured a commitment from five-star recruit L.J. Smith, who is ranked as the 10th best player in the 2027 class. Smith chose Ohio State because he felt a strong connection with head coach Jake Diebler and believes it is the right place for him to succeed and reach his goals. Standing at 6-4 and weighing 180 pounds, Smith is a versatile combo guard who previously attended Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and Lincolnton High School in North Carolina. Known for his scoring ability, Smith averaged impressive numbers in points, rebounds, and assists in high school and is a threat from beyond the arc. With a strong start to the season at Oak Hill, Smith's commitment to Ohio State adds a promising talent to the team's future roster.