LJ Smith Reclassifies to Ohio State

LJ Smith, a six-foot-four combo guard who dominated at Oak Hill Academy, is reclassifying to the 2026 class and joining Ohio State early for the 2026-27 season — a move he’s been contemplating since November. With offers from everywhere, Smith chose Ohio State and now feels ready to contribute immediately at the college level under Coach Diebler. Already built like a college player, he’s a scorer with elite range and improving handles and playmaking, averaging over 17 points and nearly 50% from three on the Nike EYBL. Ohio State’s getting a top-tier talent a year ahead of schedule — and the hype is real. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/855e42a668377586