BREAKING: 5-Star Phenom QB LaNorris Sellers Commits to Ohio State Basketball Over Texas Longhorns, Gamecocks, Tennessee Vols.

BREAKING: 5-Star Phenom QB LaNorris Sellers Commits to Ohio State Basketball Over Texas Longhorns, Gamecocks, Tennessee Vols.

 

In a stunning turn of events that’s sending shockwaves through both football and basketball circles, 5-star dual-sport phenom LaNorris Sellers has officially committed to Ohio State basketball, bypassing top-tier offers from the Texas Longhorns, South Carolina Gamecocks, and Tennessee Volunteers.

 

Sellers, widely regarded as one of the most electrifying quarterback prospects in recent memory, had been heavily recruited as a football star. But in a bold move, the South Carolina native has chosen to pursue collegiate basketball at the highest level, citing his passion for the hardwood and trust in Ohio State’s player development.

 

“I’ve always loved football, but basketball is where my heart is,” Sellers said in a statement Monday. “Coach Jake Diebler and the Buckeye staff made me feel like family and showed me a vision I believe in.”

 

At 6’3″ with elite athleticism, Sellers had dominated under center with his dual-threat playmaking ability, drawing comparisons to Lamar Jackson and Cam Newton. However, scouts have also raved about his explosive upside on the basketball court, praising his vertical leap, defensive instincts, and ability to run the floor as a combo guard.

 

Texas and South Carolina, believed to be frontrunners in the race due to their football programs, are reportedly blindsided by Sellers’ pivot. “We respected his versatility and knew this was always a possibility,” said one source close to the Longhorns’ staff.

 

Ohio State’s gain is a massive statement for their basketball program, which now adds a premier athlete capable of elevating them into national contention. As dual-sport stars become increasingly rare, LaNorris Sellers’ choice could mark a new era of crossover dominance—and the Buckeyes just landed the first domino.