If there’s one thing that Chris Holtman and the Ohio State basketball team needs, it’s size. The Buckeyes played last season without a true center after Kaleb Wesson entered the NBA draft in 2020. Even he was undersized for the position.
Now the Bucks have a chance at a top 25 ranked talent according to 247 Sports composite rankings. Efton Reid who is ranked as the No. 3 center in the nation will be making his college choice on April 15. This according to his mother, Maria who posted on Twitter.
At 6-feet, 11-inches, Reid would immediately become the tallest player on the Ohio State team. He hails from Richmond, Virginia, but has been playing his high school basketball at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
There has been no official list of top teams listed to land Reid’s services, but it is believed that there are four programs in the lead to sign the big man. Ohio State is one of those teams along with Florida State, Pitt, and the 2019 national champion Virginia Cavaliers.
April 15, 2021 here we come! My son, Efton J. Reid III will be announcing his college decision! Get that #15 Jersey ready here comes Big Man Efton Reid to the court! Mama bear has spoken! 🐻
— Maria (@rebbie8041) April 3, 2021
This would be a huge catch for Chris Holtman and the Buckeyes. A big man in the middle to take some pressure off E.J. Liddell would be huge. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more.
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