5-star SF Anthony Thompson stays home, commits to Ohio State

Anthony Thompson, a five-star small forward in the 2026 class, has decided to remain in his home state and has committed to Ohio State, his agent Nate Conley of Court XIV told Rivals.

The 6-foot-8 senior out of Western Reserve (OH) ultimately chose the Buckeyes over Indiana, but also received offers from Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas.

Thompson, a native of Lebanon, Ohio, is ranked as the No. 5 overall player in the nation, according to the Rivals Top-150 Ranking. He’s also the No. 2-ranked small forward and the No. 1 player in Ohio.

Thompson is Ohio State’s third commitment this cycle. He joins four-star PG Marcus Johnson (No. 45 NATL) and four-star PF Alex Smith (No. 110 NATL).

More on Thompson

Rivals’ Jamie Shaw recently had the following to say about Thompson:

Anthony Thompson is Rivals’ No. 5 overall player in the 2026 cycle. The intrigue with Thompson stems from the intersection of skill already in place, with considerable upside to continue growing into. The long-armed 6-foot-7 wing shot 38.7 percent from three on the Adidas 3SSB Circuit this summer, on 5.5 attempts per game. He averaged 22.1 points with his Indiana Elite team and scored an efficient 1.237 points per possession. In 12 July games on the 3SSB Circuit, Thompson went to 20 or more in eight games and 30 or more in four. His scoring arsenal is become more than just a shooting threat.