The college recruiting scene heated up around Greater Cincinnati the second full week of May.

On Monday, Roger Bacon 2021 running back Corey Kiner gave a verbal commitment to the reigning national champion Louisiana State University football program.

On Wednesday night, Princeton 2022 shooting guard Bowen Hardman gave a verbal commitment to The Ohio State University.

Hardman and his mother, Dawn, joined the WCPO High School Insider to discuss why Ohio State was such a good fit even beyond basketball.

Roger Bacon football coach Mike Blaut discussed in detail about Kiner's high-profile recruiting journey the past several months.