First impressions carry a lasting effect. That's good news for the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball program, which has landed five-star shooting guard Kameron Mercer's first on-campus visit.

As part of SportsCenter's "50 States in 50 Days" tour, we're spotlighting the top boys and girls hoopers to come out of Ohio based on high school career achievements.

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

Five-star forward Anthony Thompson has cut his list of schools. See who made the cut alongside Ohio State for the 2026 prospect.

Ohio State football may have the trophy and rings from last season’s national championship run, but Moore sees something missing from its resume. And he won’t validate its title without it.

Anthony Thompson is one of the Ohio State Buckeyes' top 2026 targets, and for good reason. He's a 5-star small forward recruit originally from Lebanon, Ohio.

The Ohio State Fair isn’t all about weird twists on lemonade — buckeye lemonade with peanut butter and chocolate is a fair first this year — and other bizarre foods.