Keeping the Ohio kids in Ohio! 5 star Boom! Getting Meechie back paying some immediate dividends. With 2 years to go he could still grow and develop some.
Interesting that his composite rating which is very high .9918 and a 5 star, yet 24/7 internal is a solid 4 and a 93. That is quite the gap. I suspect they don't have the same size of staff for basketball as they do football. Both say he is the best in Ohio though.
Yes, I understood that, but rereading my comment, I see I didn’t make my thoughts very clear. In my mind I thinking that Johnson committing as a highly rated prospect in the 2026 class gets people comfortable in the Diebler program in general, hence building momentum for 2025… convoluted thought process I know lol
Boom! Admittedly I know absolutely nothing about the kid (or basketball recruiting in general) but being named the Max Preps Ohio High School POY as a sophomore is one helluva an endorsement. The Diebler hire is going well so far.
Get used to it buddy. Until you get some pants or Mod next to your name in 20 years, this will be a normal day commenting on here. Go along with the narrative they are pushing and you might get 2 or 3 upvotes on a good day, give an honest opinion and get ready to be greyed out and marked for life as a bad person and non-conformist. Believe me I know.
For those that are saying, if his commitment sticks....this one was expected. The Johnsons are big OSU fans, including Sonny, Garfield Heights coach. Sure, Meechie back in the fold probably sealed the deal.
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BOOM!!!!!
Very nice start for Jake as this kid is solid.
Raider85
Which means he'll transfer in 3..2..1..
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
Half the players in basketball do
Agree. Diebler really is kicking it off with a bang! Nice work!
"The minute we stop expecting greatness, we become Wisconsin."
NICE.
#ExtendDiebler
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Keeping the Ohio kids in Ohio! 5 star Boom! Getting Meechie back paying some immediate dividends. With 2 years to go he could still grow and develop some.
JWilly3
Right. Marcus Johnson could be 6-4 or taller by Fall 2026. One hopes he adds a bit more muscle too.
I see a decent number of rebounds, and I hope that continues, along with defensive skills.
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Interesting that his composite rating which is very high .9918 and a 5 star, yet 24/7 internal is a solid 4 and a 93. That is quite the gap. I suspect they don't have the same size of staff for basketball as they do football. Both say he is the best in Ohio though.
Self crowned Eleven Warriors humble-off champion.
I don't follow basketball recruiting, but this seems good!
Boom! Congrats Marcus and welcome to Buckeye Nation.
Just getting the momentum rolling early for that 2025 class! Great pickup, the future is bright!
2026 class unless he reclassifies to 2025.
I don't buy one goddam drop of gas in the state of Michigan!
Yes, I understood that, but rereading my comment, I see I didn’t make my thoughts very clear. In my mind I thinking that Johnson committing as a highly rated prospect in the 2026 class gets people comfortable in the Diebler program in general, hence building momentum for 2025… convoluted thought process I know lol
Hell yes!
Stay gold, Ponyboy.
I mean he is a sophomore.
A lot can change in two years sadly.
Nice!
BOOM
BOOM!! The first of many big time Ohio recruits!
Ayyy!
Oh no, not another 6'1" guard...
Just kidding...great start to the 2026. Looking forward to the Diebler years. Let's keep that top talent from Ohio in Ohio.
I know ur joking but I’ve seen other comments along these lines. As just a Soph, good chance he’s still growing.
Nice first commit for deibs!
He reminds me of D'Angelo Russell. Left-handed and smooth. I also like the assistant coach hires by Diebler.
DIEBS BOOM!
If not now, when?
Boom! Admittedly I know absolutely nothing about the kid (or basketball recruiting in general) but being named the Max Preps Ohio High School POY as a sophomore is one helluva an endorsement. The Diebler hire is going well so far.
That's a nice name. Todd Gack. Is that Dutch?
I’m so leery of getting excited so far out. But I have to admit, this kid hard to not be excited about.
Funny how the older I get, the younger high schoolers seem to look.
Nice win for the program, and at what's been a problem position in recent years.
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Johnson & Johnson.... a family school
Now i become Boob Salsa, grifter of men.
BOOOOOM!
Welcome aboard Marcus!
Great 'get' coach Jake!
GO BUCKEYES!
GO BUCKEYES!
17-5 since 2001!
But 1-3 since 2019 REALLY SUCKS!
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Let Diebler cook
Go up to the line and cross it. - J. Harbaugh
Woo!! Let's go!!
Booom!!!!
Chris Holtman, who? Lol!!!!!!
"There's nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you."
Woody Hayes
I hope he's still committed in 2026.
"The minute I think I'm getting mellow, I'm retiring. Who ever heard of a mellow winner?" - WWH
Congrats to Coach Diebler. Looks like a nice pick up if he sticks all the way to sogning.
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Home cookin'!
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Reloaded my signature at a good clip, while consulting a magazine. Go Buckeyes.
and THIS is why you take Meechie back!
Only the beginning for JD I hope
This five star pick-up will make suffering another season of his cousin Meechie more tolerable.
~We'll Get Em' Next Year~
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Like the glory of the going when Chic Harley got away.” -James Thurber
"Anything easy ain't worth a damn!" -Woody Hayes
So this was the big secret recruit everyone was talking about lol jk
Dam ppl can't take a joke lol. I didn't even say anything disrespectful either
Get used to it buddy. Until you get some pants or Mod next to your name in 20 years, this will be a normal day commenting on here. Go along with the narrative they are pushing and you might get 2 or 3 upvotes on a good day, give an honest opinion and get ready to be greyed out and marked for life as a bad person and non-conformist. Believe me I know.
~We'll Get Em' Next Year~
Cousin or brother?
Cousin
Huge Boom! Hopefully we can fill out the 24 roster and keep the momentum going
I bleed Scarlet and Gray
You need to be humble or you will get humbled. - Jocko Willink
Boom thank u meechie! If bronny comes in it’ll be a family reunion!
"Ice! It's in my veins!" - D'Angelo Russell
BOOM!
His shooting % is crazy good.
Diebler's building the fence Tressel style.
Huge
Welcome Marcus!!
For those that are saying, if his commitment sticks....this one was expected. The Johnsons are big OSU fans, including Sonny, Garfield Heights coach. Sure, Meechie back in the fold probably sealed the deal.
Thank you Meechie!
Gotta keep them home.
MaxBuck
If he can be like another Marques Johnson, we ALL would be good with that. This old guy assures you!
Paul
I wondered why they took Meechie back
Fecking troll
BOOM!
Boooom!!!!!
BOOM!
THIS was eye opening!!! LFG!!!! Nice get Diebs!!!!!!
"Its gonna be cold, its gonna be grey, and its going to last you the rest of your life!".
Boom! Great start to the class! I already like what Diebler is doing!
Because I couldn't go for three