Ohio State Buckeyes Eye Memphis Transfer Guard Jayhlon Young

Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball is looking to bolster their roster with the potential signing of Memphis transfer guard Jayhlon Young.

Ohio State Basketball on the Hunt for Memphis Transfer Guard Jayhlon Young

The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team is looking to make a significant addition to their roster with the potential signing of Memphis transfer guard Jayhlon Young. This would be the fifth transfer addition of the offseason for the Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes are looking to bolster their roster with the addition of Jayhlon Young.

According to reports from The Athletic’s Tobias Bass, Ohio State is one of four finalists for Young’s services, along with Fresno State, Michigan, and a possible return to Memphis. Young initially committed to Vermont earlier this offseason but reopened his recruitment.

The Dallas native has had a journeyman’s career, starting at Grambling State in the 2019-20 season before redshirting. He then played two seasons at Baton Rouge Community College and later transferred to UCF for the 2022-23 campaign. In his lone season with the Knights, Young averaged 4.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 33 games (12 starts).

Last season, Young played for Memphis, where he tallied 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in just 11 minutes per game.

The Buckeyes’ transfer class already boasts an impressive lineup, including Meechie Johnson (South Carolina), Sean Stewart (Duke), Micah Parrish (San Diego State), and Aaron Bradshaw (Kentucky).

Ohio State will kick off their 2024-25 regular season in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena on Monday, Nov. 4, facing off against the Texas Longhorns as part of the Hall of Fame Series.

The Buckeyes are gearing up for an exciting season ahead.