Mickey Mitchell to Ohio State: Buckeyes Land 4-Star SF Prospect

College basketball prospect Mickey Mitchell has decided to take his talents to Columbus, Ohio.

Again.

Mitchell, who is a 6’7” and 210-pound small forward and 4-star prospect according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, announced the news via Twitter on Thursday:

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After short consideration, The Ohio State University is the only place for me, staff & players are family. Can't wait to get back! GO BUCKS!

— SOMI JaMITCHELL (@MickeyMitchell0) September 12, 2014"

Mitchell originally committed to Thad Matta and the Ohio State basketball program early in the recruiting process. However, he decommitted to be closer to his family in a similar fashion to his brother Mike, who actually transferred out of the Buckeyes’ football program in the past to be closer to the family in Texas.

Despite the decommittment, Mitchell took a visit to Ohio State’s campus to take in the football game against Virginia Tech. The atmosphere with more than 107,000 people packing the stands and even LeBron James on the sidelines must have made an impression, because he is back in the fold.

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The Texas native is ranked as the No. 104 overall player, No. 16 small forward and No. 10 prospect in the state, per 247Sports’ composite rankings, and strengthens what is already a loaded Ohio State 2015 class.

Mitchell is incredibly versatile and athletic and can play multiple positions. He will attack the rim off the dribble and can hit from beyond the three-point line, but his most appealing trait on the floor may be his ability to hit teammates with precise passes. He can even play point guard if needed.

Matta now has point guard A.J. Harris, shooting guard Austin Grandstaff, center Daniel Giddens and Mitchell on board for 2015. It was a top-five class on 247Sports before Mitchell committed again, so look for the Buckeyes to challenge for the No. 1 spot.

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Grandstaff actually commented on the visit Saturday that included Mitchell, via Jeremy Birmingham of Eleven Warriors:

“I spent a lot of time with the guys on the team. Everyone was really cool, really great guys. I'm happy I got to spend a lot of time with AJ too, because he's going to my point guard, so we need to get on the same page starting early.”

Mitchell clearly enjoyed spending some time with the guys on the team as well.