Best Ohio High School Basketball Players All-Time
Ohio is a state with a rich basketball culture, producing numerous basketball legends over the years. From LeBron James to Jerry Lucas, Ohio has been home to some of the best basketball players in the world. In this article, we take a look at some of the best Ohio high school basketball players of all-time.
LeBron James
LeBron James is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all-time. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, James attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. James was a standout player in high school, leading his team to three Ohio state championships and earning numerous accolades along the way. He was named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball" three times and was a two-time USA Today All-American. James went on to have a stellar NBA career, winning multiple championships and cementing his place as one of the greatest players of all-time.
Jerry Lucas
Jerry Lucas is another Ohio basketball legend. He attended Middletown High School in Middletown, Ohio and dominated the high school basketball scene. Lucas led his team to an undefeated season and a state championship in his senior year. He was named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball" three times and was a three-time USA Today All-American. Lucas went on to have a successful NBA career, winning an NBA championship and earning induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Clark Kellogg
Clark Kellogg is a former high school basketball star who went on to have a successful NBA career. He attended St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio where he was a standout player. Kellogg led his team to a state championship in his senior year and was named Ohio's "Mr. Basketball." He went on to play for Ohio State University before being drafted into the NBA. Kellogg enjoyed a successful NBA career before transitioning to a career as a basketball analyst.
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury is a former high school basketball star who went on to have a successful NBA career. He attended Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, New York before transferring to Sebastian Telfair's alma mater, Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn. Marbury only spent one year at Lincoln, but he made it count. He led his team to the Public School Athletic League championship and was named the New York State Player of the Year. Marbury went on to have a successful NBA career, playing for several teams and earning multiple All-Star nominations.
Kelvin Ransey
Kelvin Ransey is a former high school basketball star who went on to play in the NBA. He attended Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee before transferring to Ohio State University. Ransey was a standout player in high school, leading his team to a state championship in his senior year. He went on to play for Ohio State University, where he led the team in scoring and helped them reach the NCAA Championship game. Ransey went on to have a successful NBA career before transitioning to a career in coaching.
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Ohio has produced some of the best basketball players in the world. From LeBron James to Jerry Lucas, this article looks at the best Ohio high school basketball players of all-time.
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