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ESPN.com Recruiting Coordinator Reggie Rankin has watched Craft lead the star studded All Ohio Red travel squad this spring.

"Craft is a competitive, tough led guard that plays with great energy, urgency and passion," Rankin said. "He has a tremendous basketball IQ and is an excellent decision maker.

"Aaron is a good athlete and is a solid ball handler, passer and open shooter with range to the arc. He has the ability to run the offense but is not a great creator off the dribble."

Craft really shines on the defensive end of the floor.

"What sets Craft apart from most guards in the 2010 class is ability to defend," Rankin noted. "He is a tremendous on ball defender. With his understanding of distance and active hands and feet he can defend both guard positions. He understands the strengths and weaknesses of his opponents and knows exactly what to take away. He takes stopping the opponent personal."

He joins a stellar 2010 class for head coach Thad Matta, which includes four ESPNU 100 prospects: Jared Sullinger, DeShaun Thomas, Jordan Sibert and Lenzelle Smith, Jr.

"Aaron will be a great fit for the Buckeyes because he could be the glue to an already outstanding class," Rankin concluded. "He'll do whatever is asked of him to help the team win. He may not be a big time star but he'll put his imprint on the program with team first approach to the game."

Ohio State Basketball Recruiting 2010 - ESPN