Ohio State secures commitment from Argentine pro Lee Aaliya for 2026-27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:02 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Ohio State has officially added Argentine power forward Lee Aaliya to its roster for the 2026-27 season. Aaliya, 21, brings five years of professional experience and is expected to enhance the Buckeyes' frontcourt with his physical play. He averaged 16.5 points and 9.1 rebounds in his recent stint for team Murica U22 in Spain. Aaliya will join the other players on campus by August 23 to begin preparations for the upcoming semester. The Buckeyes may still explore opportunities to add players to the roster as they navigate eligibility issues.
- •Aaliya is 6-foot-9 and weighs 225 pounds.
- •He has experience playing for Argentina's national team.
- •Aaliya's previous recruitment included interest from 50 teams.
- •He hinted at his commitment on social media on August 20.
- •Ohio State is in discussions regarding Christoph Tilly's eligibility.
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State lands commitment from Argentine pro Lee Aaliya for 2026-27
"Ohio State has added another piece to its frontcourt in Argentine power forward Lee Aaliya, a 21-year-old veteran with professional experience.
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