The Ohio Mr. Basketball Past Winner for Ohio High School Basketball Association!
- Mar 31
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🏀🔥 Past Ohio Mr. Basketball Winners
The Ohio Mr. Basketball Award represents the highest individual honor in Ohio high school basketball. Each year, it recognizes the top player in the state — a combination of talent, production, leadership, and impact.
From future NBA stars to college legends, this list is filled with names that have left their mark on the game at every level.
Take a look back at the players who have defined excellence across Ohio.
⭐ Recent Winners (2000–2025)
🏆 2025 – Marcus Johnson, Garfield Heights
🏆 2024 – Colin White, Ottawa-Glandorf
🏆 2023 – Devin Royal, Pickerington Central
🏆 2022 – Gabe Cupps, Centerville
🏆 2021 – Malaki Branham, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary
🏆 2020 – VonCameron Davis, Columbus Walnut Ridge
🏆 2019 – Samari Curtis, Xenia
🏆 2018 – Dane Goodwin, Upper Arlington
🏆 2017 – Kaleb Wesson, Westerville South
🏆 2016 – Xavier Simpson, Lima Senior
🏆 2015 – Luke Kennard, Franklin High School
🏆 2014 – Luke Kennard, Franklin High School
🏆 2013 – Marc Loving, Toledo St. John's Jesuit
🏆 2012 – Justin Fritts, Mentor
🏆 2011 – Trey Burke, Columbus Northland
🏆 2010 – Jared Sullinger, Columbus Northland
🏆 2009 – Jared Sullinger, Columbus Northland
🏆 2008 – William Buford, Toledo Libbey
🏆 2007 – Jon Diebler, Upper Sandusky
🏆 2006 – O.J. Mayo, North College Hill
🏆 2005 – O.J. Mayo, North College Hill
🏆 2004 – Jamar Butler, Lima Shawnee
🏆 2003 – LeBron James, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary
🏆 2002 – LeBron James, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary
🏆 2001 – LeBron James, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary
🏆 2000 – (Tie) Tony Stockman, Medina | Chester Mason, Cleveland South
⭐ 1990s Era
🏆 1999 – Emmanuel Smith, Euclid
🏆 1998 – William “Sonny” Johnson, Garfield Heights
🏆 1997 – Kenny Gregory, Independence
🏆 1996 – Jason Collier, Springfield Catholic
🏆 1995 – Damon Stringer, Cleveland Heights
🏆 1994 – Aaron Hutchins, Lima Central Catholic
🏆 1993 – Geno Ford, Cambridge
🏆 1992 – Greg Simpson, Lima Senior
🏆 1991 – Greg Simpson, Lima Senior
🏆 1990 – Bob Patton Jr., Youngstown Liberty
⭐ Late 80s
🏆 1989 – Jimmy Jackson, Toledo Macomber
🏆 1988 – Jimmy Jackson, Toledo Macomber
🔥 Notable Names in Ohio History
Some of the biggest names to ever come through Ohio high school basketball appear on this list:
LeBron James (3x winner)
O.J. Mayo (2x winner)
Jared Sullinger (2x winner)
Luke Kennard (2x winner)
Jimmy Jackson (2x winner)
These players didn’t just dominate at the high school level — they went on to succeed in college and at the professional level, putting Ohio basketball on the national map.
🏆 What This Award Represents
Winning Ohio Mr. Basketball means:
You were the best player in one of the most competitive basketball states in the country
You impacted winning at a high level
You separated yourself among elite talent
It’s more than stats — it’s legacy.
👏 Final Thoughts
Year after year, Ohio continues to produce high-level talent across every division and region.
This list is a reminder of the tradition, history, and excellence that defines Ohio high school basketball.
From the past to the present — the standard remains the same.
🏀 Elite players. Big moments. Lasting impact.
