Ohio State Basketball Recruiting: Top Targets in 2014 Early Signing Period

As the 2014 early signing period approaches in college basketball (Nov. 12-19, according to nationalletter.org), the Ohio State basketball program may not land another target in the 2015 recruiting class.

Considering where the Buckeyes stand, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Ohio State sports the seventh-ranked Class of 2015, per 247Sports, thanks to an impressive collection of talented commits. Shooting guard Austin Grandstaff, center Daniel Giddens, point guard A.J. Harris and small forward Mickey Mitchell are all 4-star prospects, per 247Sports’ composite rankings, and on their way to Columbus.

The future is clearly bright for the Buckeyes, especially after Thad Matta landed such a highly regarded 2014 class to pair with these incoming players. The 2015 class also gives Ohio State options everywhere on the court with a center, forward and two guards.

The Buckeyes are still interested in a handful of 2015 prospects with the early signing period around the corner, but they likely won’t be securing any additional commitments.

Ivan Rabb is listed on 247Sports as a potential target. As an elite power forward who can finish in the lane with formidable footwork and soft touch, or from mid-range with a gradually expanding offensive arsenal, Rabb would give the Buckeyes the one position they don’t have in the 2015 class. He would also be a potential lockdown defender and rebounder.

It needs to be noted, though, that Rabb has apparently…

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