Here's where Ohio State's 2026 class finished in 247Sports rankings

Anthony Thompson is the highest-rated Big Ten signee in the final 247Sports.com rankings for the 2026 class.

Thompson, one of three freshmen signed to play for Ohio State in 2026-27, finishes his high school career as the No. 7 prospect in his class. A 6-foot-8, 205-pound forward, Thompson is the top prospect from Ohio, the No. 3 small forward and a five-star recruit.

It’s the highest rating for an Ohio State signee since Jared Sullinger was No. 3 in the 2010 class, according to the 247Sports composite. A native of Lebanon, Ohio, Thompson remained within the state and played his final two seasons of prep basketball at Hudson Western Reserve Academy.

Anthony Thompson, a forward in the 2026 class from Hudson (Ohio) Western Reserve Academy, poses while on a visit to Ohio State.

Thompson is the first McDonald's All-American to sign with Ohio State since D'Angelo Russell in 2014. He will participate in a Team USA U18 camp in late May.

He is the headliner of a three-man freshman class that includes two players who sit outside of the website’s top 150. Upper Arlington native Alex Smith, who played his senior year at Fort Lauderdale (Florida) Prolific Prep, finished No. 153 overall.

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