Ohio State Basketball in Pursuit of Top Recruit Dorian JonesOhio State Basketball in Pursuit of Top Recruit Dorian Jones Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler and his team are nearing a pivotal moment in their recruiting efforts. The Buckeyes are among the top four finalists for 2025 four-star guard Dorian Jones, who will announce his college decision on Monday, July 1. Jones, a native of Cleveland, is ranked as the No. 60 overall player and the No. 13 shooting guard in the nation by 247Sports. He also received offers from several major programs, including Missouri, Michigan, and Rutgers. The Buckeyes’ interest in Jones is not surprising considering his impressive skills and close proximity to Ohio State. Jones has already taken an official visit to Columbus and remains interested despite the coaching change. Diebler’s positive demeanor and commitment to creating a new program have likely contributed to Jones’s interest. Diebler has emphasized the importance of turning the page and building a different culture at Ohio State. If Jones chooses the Buckeyes, he could make a significant impact on the team. The Buckeyes are set to tip off their 2024-2025 season against Texas in Las Vegas on November 4.
Jake Diebler and the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team have not yet committed to a new crop of players for 2025, but that could soon change.
According to On3’s Joe Tipton, the Buckeyes are one of four finalists for 2025 four-star guard Dorian Jones, which will also decide between Missouri, Michigan and Rutgers. He will announce his decision on Monday, July 1.
A product of Richmond Heights in Cleveland, Jones also received offers from programs including Cincinnati, Dayton, Syracuse, Texas A&M, Miami, Arizona State and many more.
According to 247Sports rankings, Jones is the No. 60 overall player and the No. 13 shooting guard in the country and the No. 2 player in the state of Ohio.
Jones has already taken an official visit to Ohio State. The Buckeyes tendered him in July 2022 when Chris Holtmann was at the helm, but the coaching change clearly hasn’t affected his interest in OSU as a potential destination.
It’s possible Jones’ interest in Ohio State is due to the campus’ proximity to his hometown, but Diebler has certainly said all the right things ahead of his first full season at the helm, including his demeanor discussing the change. from Holtmann when asked about it earlier this month.
The Buckeyes will tip off their 2024-2025 regular season on Monday, November 4 in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena against the Texas Longhorns as part of the Hall of Fame Series.
“We have to turn the page and create a completely different program,” Diebler told Eleven Warriors. “…I have been fortunate to work with and for a number of high-level coaches. …Having worked at every level between my careers, I believe it is very valuable. …I believe that it really gives me good perspective.”
