Devin Royal is at home.
Ohio State won one of the top targets for 2023 Wednesday. The Pickerington Central forward chose his hometown program over Michigan and Alabama and announced his commitment to the Buckeyes in high school. Royal is currently the third pledge in Chris Holtman and Company’s class and the first high school pledge since February in Ohio.
The moment Devin Royal announced his commitment to his hometown Buckeyes: pic.twitter.com/upiGYcctq9
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) August 3, 2022
of Overall outlook 73rd, Ohio’s 14th-ranked second-most ranked small forward according to the 247Sports composite rankings, Royal is listed at 6 feet 7 inches and 210 pounds. Royal projects as a next-level wing, with a high motor and physical edge to the game that allows him to play on both ends of the floor as a buckeye.
royal file
- class: 2023
- size: 6ft 7, 210lbs
- position: science fiction
- school: Pickerington Central (Columbus, Ohio)
- Comprehensive evaluation: ★★★★
- Overall Rank: #73 (#14 SF)
Buckeyes has made an offer in October 2021, expanding its local potential.
“They love me. I’m versatile and they really want me,” Royal said. 11 warriors April following AAU’s match against All-Ohio Red at the EYBL event in Indianapolis. “I’m happy with them. It’s a great school.”
Not ranked in the 247Sports Composite until early May, Royal earned all the national recruiting exposure it lacked previously by making an impression on the national AAU circuit over the past few months. .Royal was the most outstanding performer in the All-Ohio Reds, even when he was playing with another Buckeye commit at the four-star guard. George Washington III Top 75 Prospects from Fellow Columbus Dalyn Swain.
After averaging 23.8 points per game over five games for the EYBL in Louisville at the end of May to lift the team to a berth at the Peach Jam, Royal was named as: MVP of On3 The Royals at the Pangos All-American camp in Las Vegas also attended Ohio State’s high school team camp in June, and even injured their ankle at the event, keeping them out of the subsequent Kingdom League contest in Columbus. , EYBL further action was taken.
Royal finished an EYBL run averaging 17.4 points in all games, finishing in the top nine during the Peach Jam, including Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan, Penn State, Alabama, Ole Miss, Clemson, Miami and Marquette. announced the list of .
The Buckeyes and Spartans have always seemed the frontrunners to win royal talent, but the attention he received from Division I programs across the country served as a reward for the hard work he put in over the years. rice field.
“I feel like I deserved it. “So my day came sooner than I expected, so I’m glad.”
Shortly after posting its initials, Royal narrowed its list to three schools, but Ohio State won to claim third four-star in-state talent in the 2023 class. Royal joins Washington’s AAU teammates who will play their senior high school season with Dayton’s Chaminade Julian and Austin Parkes at St. Mary’s Memorial Center.
Ohio State plans to recruit at least one, if not two, high school students in its 2023 cycle, so the Buckeyes class isn’t finished yet. However, Ohio State becomes the first wing player by landing Royals, a high-priority local target that many considered a must-see for the Buckeyes.
Considering how much time Royal has spent on the Buckeye program, not to mention the attention the coaching staff has shown him, it’s safe to say the fit is ideal for both of them.
