2024 three-star wing Colin White commits to Buckeyes

COLUMBUS — The 2024 Ohio State recruiting class might not be as big as the Buckeyes’ previous two classes, which have produced a total of nine signees, but the group still has in-state roots.

Ottawa (Ohio) Glandorf three-star wing Colin White committed to Ohio State Sunday, joining fellow Buckeyes 2024 commit Juni Mobley, who grew up in Central Ohio.

Mobley, the No. 42 overall prospect in the cycle and a four-star point guard prospect, was born in Rochester, New York, but lived in Reynoldsburg — a suburb of Columbus — from when he was 4 years old until the pandemic rolled around. That’s when he moved to Las Vegas, where he played at Bishop Gorman. Mobley has since transferred to Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah.

The ball-handling guard pledged to Ohio State last October. White’s commitment comes close to 10 months later.

White chose the Buckeyes over Northwestern, Butler, Cincinnati and TCU.

“I chose Ohio State because it felt like home,” he told On3’s Joe Tipton. “I have a great relationship with the coaches and the players that made me want to be there. Their play style and ability to develop guards is also another reason why it is a great place to be.”

White added: “They are getting someone that is going to give everything to the Buckeyes. I am ready to work and make Buckeye nation proud.”

White is the No. 150 overall prospect and fourth-highest rated Ohio player in the state this cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking.

White impressed during Ohio State’s high school team camp in June, operating as a point forward, both as a facilitator and a scorer. He can attack the rim but has elevated his jumper, too.

When asked to self-scout, White gave On3 some insight on what kind of player he is:

“I am a tough two-way player that really takes pride in the defensive end but will really take advantage on the offensive side,” White said. “I can score in any way whether that is at the rim using my athleticism or shooting pull ups or threes. I have a variety of different ways to do things.”

White led Ottawa-Glandorf to the Division III state title game last season. He scored 18 points in that outing, albeit in a loss to Lutheran East. He was also part of a runner-up squad the year before.

White plays for Indiana Elite, an AAU team that features a handful of Division I commits.

Now, White is part of that bunch. And, in a year’s time, he’ll be getting ready for the start of his Buckeyes career.