EMERGENCY POD | Ohio State Commit LJ Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Behind the Scenes, Instant Reaction, His Role with the Buckeyes, and New 2026-27 Outlook
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The episode discusses LJ Smith's reclassification to 2026 and its implications for the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball program.
LJ Smith today announced he'd reclassify from 2027 to 2026 and join the Ohio State Buckeyes basketball program this season. Today's show breaks down the huge news. To start, hear about Smith as a player and what he brings to Columbus, including which current Buckeye he's most similar to. Then, hear why Ohio State and Smith arranged for a move to 2026. To close the show, Tim gives his gut reaction, including how it changes this year's outlook, bench production, and what's next for the Buckeyes. FREE WEEK TRIAL TO INSIDER CHAT: http://viewsfromtheschottpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=3adfbfde Find us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod ... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod ... Subscribe on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcast For sponsorship opportunities: viewsfromtheschott@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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