If you had never heard of
Earl Timberlake, were shown a picture of him and told Ohio State was recruiting him, you'd probably think he's a highly regarded football prospect.
The 6-foot-6, 215-pound muscle-bound wing looks like a mix between a wide receiver and a safety. However, he's a four-star shooting guard and the No. 37 overall prospect in the class of 2020.
Holtmann visited Timberlake at DeMatha Catholic in Maryland a couple weeks ago, and Timberlake said it was the third time an Ohio State coach had visited him at his school.
Timberlake said he plans to repay the visits by taking a visit to Columbus at some point.
"They're in the Big Ten. Produce pros," Timberlake said. "I like the players they've got right now."
Louisville, Virginia Tech, Maryland, Florida, Providence, West Virginia and others have offered Timberlake scholarships along with the Buckeyes, who
extended an offer in December. He said his next visit will be to South Carolina.
During the first two sessions of the Nike EYBL, Timberlake has shown out for Team Durant, averaging 17.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in eight games. He has shot 48.1 percent from the field and hit 8-of-39 3-pointers.
"I'm very competitive," Timberlake said. "I can get out and run. I can play multiple positions, I'm versatile."
Timberlake, who wears an intense on-court demeanor seemingly at all times, mentioned Ohio State liked him due to his "toughness." Coincidentally, he said he got to know Luther Muhammad, who could be described similarly.
"He's tough, too," Timberlake said.
