Buckeyes Land Terwilliger

Matt Terwilliger, a 6-foot-9, 220-pound forward/center from Troy High School in Troy, Ohio, committed to Ohio State this morning. Terwilliger chose the Buckeyes over Cincinnati. Notre Dame had pulled out of the recruiting race a couple of weeks ago.

Cincinnati appeared to have a factor in its favor in Jamar Butler, the top 100 guard in the 2004 class. Butler has already given a verbal commitment to Cincinnati and plans on signing a letter of intent with the Bearcats in November. Butler and Terwilliger are good friends. However, a source close to Terwilliger said that Ohio State was favored by several in Matt's family. So the Buckeyes were always right near the top despite published reports stating they weren't.

Terwilliger had gone back to Ohio State and Cincinnati last week to take a another look at the campuses and also take some more time to speak to the coaching staffs.

Terwilliger made his decision last night, according to a source close to Terwilliger. Terwilliger is ranked the 92nd best player in the 2004 class by RivalsHoops.com in the latest list.