Get to know Ohio State basketball freshman Alex Smith

We are deep into the offseason for the Ohio State basketball team, but the incoming freshmen have joined the fray and are going through workouts with all of the other pieces that have returned or were a part of the transfer portal haul. One of those freshmen is guard Alex Smith , a local product just a few miles from campus in Upper Arlington.

Many know about five-star freshman Anthony Thompson , but Smith is a bit of an unknown to most casual OSU fans, so the Ohio State Hoops X account decided to share a short video for you to get to know the 6-foot, 9-inch, power forward with a deft shooting touch.

"Alex showed up on campus ready to work. The one thing I know about Alex is his shooting will translate from Day 1," Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler said ... "I love the fact that Alex is from close by. He's a Buckeye fan. Has been his entire life, and this program means something to him, and you can't have too much of that in your locker room."

Buckeye Nation should expect a high-energy, high-character player who can shoot the ball and has a high IQ," Smith said about himself ... "Growing up just down the street, it means a lot to be a Buckeye. I know what it takes to be a Buckeye, and I know the basketball fan base was always really strong, so it really does mean a lot. I take pride in being a Buckeye."

Born to be a Buckeye 🌰 Buckeye Nation get to know the Freshman from Upper Arlington, Alex Smith 🗣️ @alexx_smith26 | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/r9LssboCld

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) July 27, 2026 It's great that Ohio State is sharing these videos to give Ohio State fans a taste of what the newcomers are all about as they begin their careers in Columbus. We're sure there will be more, and as they are dropped, we'll have them for you.

This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: WATCH: Get to know Ohio State basketball freshman Alex Smith

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