To rank the top boys' and girls' basketball talent since 2000, we're placing a heavy emphasis on high school accolades -- ...

Mr. Basketball honorees and state champions highlight The Dispatch's top 25 central Ohio high school boys basketball players ...

The OHSAA set the tournament divisions for Ohio high school boys and girls basketball teams for the 2025-26 season. Here's where area teams landed.

An Ohio high school basketball coach will take a breather from the role after 38 seasons. As The Columbus Dispatch’s Frank DiRenna reported, Ed Calo will step down as Westerville South coach for ...

Other states with early high school basketball championships include Indiana (first championship in 1911) and Wisconsin (1916). Now, the sport is etched into the ethos of the American high school.

Standout athletes across various sports led their central Ohio high school teams to OHSAA championships during the 2024-25 school year. Key performers included Ellis Appiah (Olentangy Orange boys ...

Stow boys basketball coach Dave Close gets a hug from guard Nathan Bower-Malone during player introductions before a game against Cuyahoga Falls on Dec. 12, 2014, in Stow, Ohio.

Ohio State men's basketball commit Alex Smith of Upper Arlington will play his final high school season at Prolific Prep in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Kameron Mercer, a five-star 2028 prospect and Cincinnati native, will take his first August visit to Ohio State.

From a Mr. Football to future Ohio State and NFL stars, The Dispatch has selected the top 25 central Ohio high school ...