Columbus International Lions: 2026–2027 Boys Basketball Team Preview
Updated: 12 hours ago

Good luck to the Columbus International Lions, their coaches, and every player as they prepare for the 2026–2027 boys basketball season.
Team Details
Division: 4
School colors: To confirm with school (older Lions materials for a different International campus cannot establish this school’s current colors)
Conference: Columbus City League
Head coach: Head coach to confirm with school
Last season (2025–26): 2–19 (MaxPreps).
Follow Ohio Basketball This Season
Every division. Every conference. Every team. Purchase the 2026–2027 Ohio High School Boys Basketball Preview for statewide team coverage.
Returning-Player Notes
Player notes reflect dated records in the master team page. Final 2026–2027 participation and pending details remain subject to program confirmation.
Returning-player watch (2025–26 grades; 2026–27 participation to confirm): 2025–26 roster lists sophomores CJ Foster, Gabriel Tobias and Andre Jans and freshman Mohammed Ali; confirm 2026–27 varsity roles. Prior roster.
2026–2027 Schedule
Available entries from the master team page; this may be a partial schedule. Highlighted entries are home games and bold entries are conference games. TBA and flagged details remain unconfirmed.
Source: https://www.maxpreps.com/oh/columbus/columbus-international-lions/basketball/schedule/ and opponent listings where noted (checked September 28, 2026; subject to change).
Tuesday, December 8 — at Centennial (listed as conference) — 6:15 p.m.
Friday, December 11 — at Linden-McKinley (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Monday, December 14 — at Horizon Science Academy — 7:00 p.m.
Monday, December 14 — at Madison Christian — 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 15 — Northland (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 18 — at Mifflin (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5 — East (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 8 — Beechcroft (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 15 — Centennial (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 19 — Linden-McKinley (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 22 — at Northland (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26 — Mifflin (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29 — at East (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 2 — at Beechcroft (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5 — Whetstone (listed as conference) — 7:00 p.m.
Schedule verification: ☐ Fifteen posted entries include two different opponents on December 14; confirm the correct varsity matchup and obtain the remaining schedule.
Team Links
School basketball website: https://cihs.ccsoh.us/athletics-clone-clone
Good Luck This Season
Wolfe Sports wishes every Columbus International Lions player, coach, staff member, and family a great 2026–2027 season.
Follow this team and programs across Ohio in our digital basketball preview.

October 24 Roster and Schedule Update
The master lists multiple opponents on 2026-12-14: Horizon Science Academy / Madison Christian. Confirm the correct event and opponent with the program.


