There’s no better way to begin a weekend than to win a national recruiting battle. Thad Matta’s Ohio State Buckeyes found themselves in position to pop a cork Friday night when guard D’Angelo Russell (Louisville, Ky./Montverde) popped for Matta’s crew. The Buckeyes edged Michigan State and national champion Louisville for the services of a versatile, highly-regarded guard. Russell, known best for his catch and shoot effectiveness and scoring acumen for NHSI champion Montverde, brings a dual-threat element to Matta’s backcourt.
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