Video: EJ Liddell highlights Belleville West star announces his commitment to Ohio State.
The 6-foot-7 forward checks in as the No. 48 overall prospect in the class of 2019, according to
247Sports.
Last season, Liddell led Belleville West to a 32-2 record, a IHSA Class 4A state title and No. 16 finish for the Maroons in the
Final 2017-18 MaxPreps Top 25.
Liddell earned third-team
MaxPreps Junior All-American honors last season, averaging 20.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 5.9 blocks and 2.9 assists per game.
Liddell joins fellow top 50 prospects,
D.J Carton of
Bettendorf (Iowa) and Alonzo Gaffney of
Brewster Academy (Wolfeboro, N.H.) as the Buckeyes continue to gain steam on the recruiting trail.

EJ Liddell committed to Ohio State on Monday.
Fle photo by Jerry Simmons