OHSAA Boys Basketball Final Four Preview
March 19, 2026

OHSAA Boys Basketball Final Four Preview

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By Eric Frantz, MaxPreps

It's the sixth state tournament appearance for the Rams, who are 21-4 and last made state in 2019 when they won their only championship. Carl Blanton Sr. is in his second season as coach for Trotwood-Madison, which was a regional runner-up in his first season. Je'Carious Reaves is a 6-foot senior who averages 18.8 points and 3.4 assists and was first-team all-Southwest District. Senior Daveon Arnold, who averages 13.2 points, was second-team all-district, and junior Darius Dennis also averages 13.2 points along with 5.4 rebounds. The Rams' tallest starter is Justyce Taylor, a 6-5 senior who averages 9.1 points and 6.6 rebounds. Senior Chase Shumate is the other starter.