SF (11) - Marc Loving (****)

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Small Forward
Toledo, Ohio
St. John's

Ht: 6'8"
Wt: 210 lbs
AAU: All-Ohio Red

Loving is considered the top prospect in Ohio for the 2013 class. Averaged 12 ppg and 5 rebounds as a freshman.

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Loving makes quick commitment........

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Loving Pops Early.........

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Loving It: Buckeyes Get The Ball Rolling For 2013........

Dispatch

Sophomore Loving commits to OSU

Toledo St. John's sophomore-to-be Marc Loving has become the first commitment for Ohio State's 2013 recruiting class.

The 6-foot-7 Loving averaged 13 points as a freshman for St. John's, which advanced to the Division I regional final before losing to eventual state champion Massillon Jackson.

Loving said he was surprised when OSU coach Thad Matta offered him a scholarship on Tuesday. He decided to accept it today.

"Growing up, I always loved Ohio State and wanted to play basketball for them," Loving said. "They have a great tradition on and off the court. When they gave me a scholarship offer to go there, I accepted it proudly."

Loving's mother, Angela, said she encouraged him to take his time before committing. But Marc was sure Ohio State was where he wanted to go.

"We asked him, 'Are you sure?'" she said. "And he said, 'I’m 100 percent sure.' We support him 100 percent. This was his decision. Of course, we've always admired Ohio State, but you have to take the emotion out and make the right decision."

Loving is a versatile player who can play any position except center. At 190 pounds, he will need to get stronger, but that's expected to come.

Physically, Loving resembles a young Evan Turner. Though it would be unfair to compare him to last year's consensus national player of the year, Loving's high school coach saw some similarities.

"That’s entered my mind. It has," St. John's coach Ed Heintschel said. "Marc is only a sophomore and has to put some meat on his bones, but he’ll get strength as he matures. I’m not saying he’s another Evan Turner, but he has the skill set to be the versatile player that Evan Turner is."

Loving will be Heintschel's second player to play at Ohio State. Neshaun Coleman played for the Buckeyes in the 1990s. Matta also recruited B.J. Raymond from St. John's when he was coaching Xavier.

The Toledo pipeline has been a strong one for Ohio State, including Kelvin Ransey, Jimmy Jackson, Dennis Hopson and junior-to-be William Buford.

Heintschel gushed about the latest player from the northwestern corner of the state.

"I think Marc will do really well for Ohio State. He is a low-maintenance player in that you don’t have to worry about him on or off the court or in the classroom. There’s no downside to the kid and you get a high return.

"He’s a very, very intelligent player. His basketball I.Q. is extremely high. His skill level is quiet remarkable for an incoming sophomore. We have a very good point guard, but he’ll play some point guard for us. He'll play anywhere from 1-4. He makes his teammates better. He wants to win. He’s got an excellent three-point shot and has great touch all over the floor."

Heintschel said Loving won't become complacent after accepting OSU's offer.

"This kid is a wonderful kid," he said. "I think he wants to be a great, great player. More importantly, he’s willing to work to be a great player. He will not sit on this scholarship and say he’s arrived. He’ll continue to push himself."

Angela Loving said any reservations she had about quickly accepting the offer faded as she got to know Matta and his staff.

"He and his staff were just a class act," she said. "They were very thorough and very patient because I definitely had a lot of questions. It just really felt like a family. They really made me feel comfortable that it would be a great opportunity for him. They were just very warm."

saw him play...pretty talented for a young skinny frosh lol

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Scouting Marc Loving......................

Goes to my alma mater. Might be the best prospect they have ever had and they have had some good ones.

Shane Komives Cincy/BGSU
Jay Larranaga BGSU-now playing pro ball in Europe
Jake Holmes BGSU/St. Peter's
Neshaun Coleman Ohio St
John Floyd Oakland/BGSU
Brian Roberts Dayton
Zach Hillesland Notre Dame
Bj Raymond Xavier
Joe Jakubowski BGSU

There have been a couple more too, that I cannot think of!

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'Loving' The Opportunity At Hand.....................

Update............

St. John's 74, Shaker Heights 71

Sophomore Marc Loving scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half as St. John's rallied to defeat Shaker Heights.

The host Titans outscored the Raiders 23-15 in the third period.

Zach Steinmetz contributed 13 points for St. John's, which held an 18-4 edge at the free-throw line.

Loving had 13 rebounds and was 9 for 9 from the free-throw line.

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St. John's 70, Clay 45

Marc Loving scored 22 points, Cheatham Norrils and D.J. Bonds had 10 each as the Titans ran their season record to 2-0.

Stefan Gaskins led Clay (0-4) with 12 points. Doug Waldmannstetter added 11.

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Sloppy St. Edward no match for Toledo St. John's in 66-47 defeat

Tim Rogers, Plain Dealer Reporter, December 13, 2010 10:26 a.m.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It wasn't pretty and it was downright ugly for much of the time. The kind of ugly that makes a guy shudder.

If St. Edward and Toledo St. John's are two of the best Division I basketball teams in Ohio, as they are reputed to be, then as soon as word spreads about the Titans' 66-47 victory on Saturday, many an eye should open statewide

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St. Edward, ranked first in The Plain Dealer Top 25, was at a distinct size advantage, as it will be on most occasions. Consequently, St. John's 6-8 sophomore and Ohio State recruit Marc Loving, 6-5 seniors Jeff Copeland and Zach Steinmetz did most of the damage.

Loving finished with 18 points and eight rebounds and Copeland had 15 points, 10 rebounds and two blocked shots. Steinmetz had 11 points and six rebounds.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL ROUNDUP:
St. John's handed first defeat
Titans fall in Virginia tourney; Bedford rips Summerfield

BOYS
BALTIMORE MT. ST. JOSEPH 75, ST. JOHN'S 61

RICHMOND, Va.—Mount St. Joseph (6-0) outscored the Titans 21-6 at the foul line in the Capital Classic as Davi Windsor had 21 points for the Baltimore school.

The Titans (5-1) were led by Marc Loving with 26, Nick Felhaber had 11, and Cheatham Norrils and Zach Steinmetz each had 10.