The top-rated football player in the 247Sports recruiting rankings for the 2021 class isn’t looking to stay on the gridiron year-round when he arrives on a college campus. J.T. Tuimoloau is headed to Ohio State with the hope of also joining the Buckeyes’ basketball program during the offseason, it appears. Tuimoloau hinted at the hardwood when he announced his commitment to Ohio State on July 4. Tuimoloau shared a graphic on his personal Instagram page which included a photo of him in a scarlet basketball jersey-wearing No. 15. Adam Jardy of the Columbus Dispatch reported Monday that Tuimoloau didn’t commit to OSU with plans on being just a one-sport athlete. “While on his official visit to Ohio State that began June 18, Tuimoloau spent time meeting with Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann and his staff,” Jardy said. “Tuimoloau was told he is welcome to play, and both Holtmann and football…
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