# Jaxson Davis Joins Ohio State

> Jaxson Davis, 2026 Sun-Times Player of the Year, commits to Ohio State.
- Title: Jaxson Davis Joins Ohio State · Chicago Sun-Times | Shortify
- Summary: Jaxson Davis, 2026 Sun-Times Player of the Year, commits to Ohio State. Jaxson Davis, the 2026 Sun-Times Player of the Year, committed to Ohio State after…
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- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/2026/09/19/jaxson-davis-commits-to-ohio-state
- Published: 2026-09-19T14:09:08.543+00:00
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## Jaxson Davis
Jaxson Davis, the 2026 Sun-Times Player of the Year, committed to Ohio State on Friday.
## Transferred to Monarch
Davis transferred from Warren to Monarch Academy in Kansas City, Kansas in June.
## Monarch Academy
Monarch plays in the prestigious Nike EYBL Scholastic League.
## Three-Time All-Area
Davis led Warren to 87 victories in the last three seasons, including a runner-up finish in Class 4A in 2025.
## Lake County Scoring
Davis was on the verge of becoming the all-time leading scorer in Lake County history.
## 3,000 Career Points
Davis had an outside chance of reaching 3,000 career points in state history.
## Other Freshmen
Bolingbrook’s Davion Thompson and Kenwood’s Devin Cleveland also left for out-of-state prep schools.
## Thompson's Path
Thompson committed to Arkansas after his sophomore year.
## Key takeaway

Jaxson Davis, the 2026 Sun-Times Player of the Year, committed to Ohio State after transferring from Warren to Monarch Academy.