Oklahoma State University Athletics
Ragland makes OSU commitment official
November 13, 2024 | Cowboy Basketball
A big bruiser with a soft touch, 6-foot-10 forward Mekhi Ragland has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Oklahoma State beginning in 2025-26.
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The No. 123 prospect in the Class of 2025, per On3, Ragland is playing his senior year at Kansas-based Sunrise Christian Academy, competing with some of the nation's elite high school programs in the EYBL Scholastic league (formerly NIBC).
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Originally from New Jersey, Ragland has spent the past two years living in the Atlanta area. He was named to the Georgia Coaches Association's Class 7A All-Star Team following his junior season at Berkmar High School and made the Atlanta Tipoff Club's 2023-24 All-Metro Team.
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In the summer of 2024, Ragland ran with Team Huncho on the Adida's 3SSB circuit. In 15 games, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 60% from the field, 44% from three and 75% at the foul line.
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Lutz said:
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"We always want to play through our big men, and Mekhi gives us that ability. He's a strong and physical post presence who has an outstanding feel for the game, particularly as a passer. He has good hands, quick feet and a shooting touch that extends all the way out to the perimeter. Mekhi will benefit from a year with Coach Lindsted and the staff at Sunrise Christian Academy, and I'm excited to watch his continued progress. He's a great kid with a bright future, and I'm glad it's with us."
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Ragland chose the Cowboys over finalists Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Georgia State and DePaul.
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The No. 123 prospect in the Class of 2025, per On3, Ragland is playing his senior year at Kansas-based Sunrise Christian Academy, competing with some of the nation's elite high school programs in the EYBL Scholastic league (formerly NIBC).
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Originally from New Jersey, Ragland has spent the past two years living in the Atlanta area. He was named to the Georgia Coaches Association's Class 7A All-Star Team following his junior season at Berkmar High School and made the Atlanta Tipoff Club's 2023-24 All-Metro Team.
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In the summer of 2024, Ragland ran with Team Huncho on the Adida's 3SSB circuit. In 15 games, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 60% from the field, 44% from three and 75% at the foul line.
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Lutz said:
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"We always want to play through our big men, and Mekhi gives us that ability. He's a strong and physical post presence who has an outstanding feel for the game, particularly as a passer. He has good hands, quick feet and a shooting touch that extends all the way out to the perimeter. Mekhi will benefit from a year with Coach Lindsted and the staff at Sunrise Christian Academy, and I'm excited to watch his continued progress. He's a great kid with a bright future, and I'm glad it's with us."
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Ragland chose the Cowboys over finalists Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Georgia State and DePaul.
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