Lawrence Central high’s Joshua Mickens signed his NLI to play for Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the school’s gym on the first day of national signing. Mickens a four-star prospect at the Rush position in the 2023 class, previously committed to Louisiana State University. He decommitted from the Tigers late November and has made the trip to Columbus twice since the announcement. Mickens is slated to participate in the All American Bowl on NBC in January.