Anthony Thompson is a prospect Ohio State hasn’t seen in over 15 years
Thompson is a top ten prospect in the 2026 class and the fourth highest ranked Buckeye prospect in 247 Sports history
Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Anthony Thompson (1) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about hype. What are you most hyped about heading into the 2026-27 season?
You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Hype Week” articles here . For Ohio State men’s basketball fans, it will be an odd feeling tuning in next November and not seeing Bruce Thornton on the floor as the captain of the team. However, they will be able to see five-star freshman Anthony Thompson.
As of May 6, 2026, Thompson is the No. 9-ranked prospect in the 2026 class, according to the 247 Sports Composite. He is the top player in the state of Ohio and the No.