Is this one of those adaptation to the new system opportunities that we might be able to take advantage of now? He has limited experience (will the larger programs guarantee significant playing time as a freshman), he doesn’t have access to NIL at least the way it is now (dual citizenship: Mongolia and Ireland).
How does Jon Sanderson feel about his experience at Ohio and project what the young man’s experience might be? In addition, it seems Boals would be able to offer much more playing time right away which, in my opinion, would be better for him than 5-10 minutes off the bench. He could play a year at Ohio, make a bigger impression and choose whatever school he wants to finish out his college career. Who knows maybe he loves it here and stays more than one year. I guess my point is I wouldn’t entirely give up on him and think there isn’t any chance to get him.
Possible roadblocks:
1) tOSU and/or Vandy making the NCAA tournament this season
2) A blue-blood program like Kansas or Duke get interested
3) If Coach Byington (his son is their teammate) takes the Indiana or Virginia job