Richmond Heights' Dorian Jones will not play for Ohio State this season

 

Richmond Heights' guard Dorian Jones in a game versus Louisville during the 2025 season. (Photo: Gene Simmons/Ohsfbmedia.com)

As reported by various social media platforms, Dorian Jones has chosen to take an alternative route prior to his enrollment at Ohio State as the summer term commences.

He has chosen to take a gap year and enroll in junior college due to reported academic challenges that hinder his ability to register, as reported by Steve Helwagen of 247Sports.

I wanna start off an [sic] I want to thank my Ohio State basketball family and Coach Diebler for their support," Jones wrote. "As I reflect on my development, this next year is an opportunity for me to grow more prior to college. I won't be enrolling at Ohio State this year but I look forward to continuing our relationship.

Sources indicate academic issues keeping bkb commit Dorian Jones from enrolling at Ohio State for the summer term ... our story herehttps://t.co/aQODc9Ox42 pic.twitter.com/fwbknsYuQc

— Steve Helwagen (@SteveHelwagen) May 30, 2025

Ohio State signee Dorian Jones will not enroll at Ohio State per his Instagram post. He will instead take a gap year to “grow more prior to college.” pic.twitter.com/c8L6be77wq

— The Ohio State Hoops Insider (@OSUHoopsInsider) May 30, 2025

Jones, a guard standing  6-foot-4 inches tall, has helped Richmond Heights to three consecutive OHSAA state titles and is recognized as a top 100 player by position in the nation. 

Ohio State will proceed for the time being, having secured players through the transfer portal along with the freshman commitment A'Mare Bynum, who is expected to have an immediate impact right from the start.  

Our @Bucknuts247 Q&A with #OhioState incoming basketball freshman A'mare Bynum (@amarebynumm) who is set to enroll this coming weekhttps://t.co/78eVurvv9B pic.twitter.com/jCQIExrXxs

— Steve Helwagen (@SteveHelwagen) May 30, 2025

Devin Royal (Pickerington Central) and Gabe Cupps (Centerville), a University of Indiana transfer, and Colin White (Ottawa-Glandorf) remain on the roster despite several departures following the conclusion of this past season.