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Indiana, Darian DeVries miss out on Anthony Thompson, No. 8 2026 recruit picks Ohio St

The Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball program and head coach Darian DeVries have missed out on another elite recruit as Anthony Thompson, the No. 8 overall prospect in the class of 2026, announced his commitment to Ohio State earlier this afternoon.

The 6-foot-8 small forward picked Ohio State over other finalists that included Indiana, Kentucky, Texas, Michigan, North Carolina, and Purdue.

According to the latest 247Sports Composite rankings,Thompson is the No. 8 overall prospect in the nation, No. 2 small forward and the top player in the state of Ohio for the class of 2026.