It seemed like a foregone conclusion, but now it’s official. Ohio State incoming freshman from Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, Malaki Branham, has been named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball for the 2022-2021 season. He is a fringe five-star prospect that’s ranked as the No. 6 shooting guard and 29th overall prospect in the 2021 class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. © Provided by Buckeyes Wire Ohio State incoming freshman Malaki Branham named Ohio Mr. Basketball At six-foot, 4-inches, the versatile and talented guard averaged 21.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.8 steals during a campaign in which he led his Irish to a state title behind a 25-2 record. He capped it off with a 37-point performance in the state title game. It’s the first time since LeBron James in 2003 that an Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary product won the award. King James took it home in 2001, 2002, and 2003.…
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