2020-2022 SF - Eugene Brown (Transfer to Georgia Southern)

Ohio State commit 20’ W Eugene Brown III (@g3ne__) played solid today for Southwest Dekalb (GA). Hit a few jump shots, was active defensively, and length certainly showed. Could make an impact in Columbus next season right away @AOTBasketball. pic.twitter.com/IAHLpPa0Ad

— Samad Hines (@Samad_Hines) November 16, 2019

 

Final:@Swdbasketball 56@DHSTitansHoops 47

Ohio State signee Eugene Brown came to life in the 2nd half, finishing with 15 points and some impressive blocks. SWD had 3 others in double figures also. Riley, Blamo, and Hawkins combined for 34 for Discovery. pic.twitter.com/TZW9wTiQ64

— Relentless Hoops (@Relentless_Hoop) December 15, 2019

 

#Buckeyes signee Gene Brown III (@g3ne__) just led his team to a regional championship tonight, and he was named first-team all-region and the region's tournament MVP in the process.

— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) February 9, 2020

 

Ohio State signee Gene Brown puts injury behind him https://t.co/K67UuJP9Ne

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) February 11, 2020

 

EUGENE BROWN III (FRESHMAN)
What he’s done: A native of Georgia, Brown became an Ohio State target last summer with assistant coach Jake Diebler leading the charge. Shortly after an official visit in September, he announced his commitment, choosing the Buckeyes over Butler, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Texas A&M and Louisville. The 6-foot-6, 185-pound wing was the No. 113 overall prospect and 22nd-ranked shooting guard in his class.

Next season’s outlook: Because of the depth at his position, Brown won’t be expected to play a significant role as a true freshman. He happens to be entering the program at a time when Ohio State is chock full of wings. He does, however, offer an intriguing combination of 3-point shooting and defensive potential, which would be the reason why he manages to break the rotation or earn minutes in 2020-21.

From CJ Walker to Musa Jallow to E.J. Liddell, taking a look at what Ohio State's 2020-21 roster will look like: https://t.co/CGsrDp7F46

— Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) April 3, 2020

 

Bucknuts' @SteveHelwagen: #OhioState hoops signee returned from injury for big senior year. https://t.co/gpth0oQCB1

— Bill Kurelic (@Bill_Kurelic) May 29, 2020

 

Incoming freshman, Eugene Brown III has officially arrived to Columbus! 🎸 pic.twitter.com/8pRudrZenl

— The Ohio State Hoops Insider (@OSUHoopsInsider) June 14, 2020

 

Duane Washington Jr. needs to become a more efficient offensive player, Seth Towns has to get healthy and the top item on every other Ohio State player's offseason to-do list. https://t.co/ojbvDwqE7H

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) June 26, 2020

EUGENE BROWN II (FRESHMAN – WING)
NEEDS TO ... QUICKLY LEARN HOW TO PLAY CHRIS HOLTMANN'S DEFENSE
It won't be particularly easy for Brown to get onto the floor to play major minutes as a true freshman. He'll be vying with Sueing, Towns, Jallow and Ahrens for minutes on the wing, and Washington is expected to get the majority of time at shooting guard.

So, what can he do to prove he deserves early playing time? Adjust to defense at the college level as quickly as possible.

Brown fits the modern 3-and-D archetype of a 6-foot-6 wing who thrives as a 3-point shooter and has the frame and length of an impact defensive player. If he can impact games as an outsider shooter and get after it on the defensive end of the court, he could earn his way onto the court sooner than later.

 

#IWantASeason #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/nanawVOKRv

— Eugene Brown III 🎸 (@eugenebrown3_) August 6, 2020

 

Film Breakdown: What Eugene Brown III brings to Ohio State

I dove deep into some film on incoming #OhioState freshman @g3ne__ and broke down what he brings to the Buckeyes on both ends of the floor for @OSUatRivals

➡️ https://t.co/QrvwoX5D9e pic.twitter.com/YdQNJAUP3i

— Jake Spegal (@JakeSpegal270) August 18, 2020

 

Both Duane Washington Jr. and CJ Walker have said that #Buckeyes freshman Gene Brown is taller than they expected.

— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) October 2, 2020

 

First Practice ✅❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/MSDwBbkKnU

— Eugene Brown III 🎸 (@eugenebrown3_) October 16, 2020

 

Ohio State basketball power rankings: No. 12 Gene Brown III https://t.co/2arot9g5gi

— BuckeyeXtra.com (@BuckeyeXtra) October 28, 2020

 

"Zed and Gene, they have both been really, really impressive in their adjustment to the grind of what we're doing," #Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann said of the team's two on-campus freshmen.

— Adam Jardy (@AdamJardy) November 11, 2020