11/11/2026 10:33:00 AM | Men's Basketball
ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio men's basketball program added two to its signing class for the 2027-28 season, head coach Jeff Boals announced. Ben Mirgon and Nate Winters will join the Bobcats in 2027.
Mirgon, a 6-1 guard from Hilliard, Ohio, is a four-year letterwinner for Hillard High School under head coach Brett Norris. Mirgon is a three-time team captain and helped lead Hilliard to two district championships, one regional championship and one conference championship. He has earned First Team All-Region, Second Team All-State and First Team All-Conference Honors. Mirgon is a 1,000-point scorer, hitting the mark in just 75 games played. He also set the single game record for threes made in a game with seven.
Mirgon also played travel ball for the Midwest Basketball Club, Mid-Ohio Pumas for 10 years under coach Brook Cupps.
Mirgon is the son of Susan and Dave Mirgon and has a sister, Elyse and brother AJ, who played football at Miami (OH) for four years. Mirgon plans to major in Business.
"We are excited for Ben to join our men's basketball family," Boals said. "Ben is a skilled guard with a high basketball IQ who comes from a basketball family. He has been coached by some of the best high school coaches in the state and will be college ready when he gets here. He was an integral part of their state runner-up team last year."
Winters, a 6-7 guard from Atlanta, Ga. played varsity basketball for four years at Westminster Academy under head coach Ehren Wallhoff. Winters is a 1,000-point scorer, hitting the mark during his junior season. During his time at Westminster Academy, Winters set the single-game scoring record with a 42-point performance during his junior season, while also setting the single-game assists record with 12.
"We are excited to welcome Nate to our Bobcat basketball family, Boals said" "Nate is a skilled big guard whose combination of size, athleticism and feel for the game will bring an exciting dimension to our backcourt. He has the ability to make highlight plays, but what excites us just as much is his work ethic and commitment to getting better every year."
Winters was named Freshman of the Year in 2024. He also helped lead Westminster Academy to a state championship and was named First Team All-State.
"Coach Wallhof and I have built a great relationship over the years, and I have tremendous respect for the program he has built and the numerous Division I players he has developed," Boals said. "Nate comes from a program that prepares its players for the next level, and we are excited to help him build on that foundation here at Ohio."
Winters is the son of Rosetta Taylor and has one sister, Angel. Winters plans to major in Business.
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Mirgon, a 6-1 guard from Hilliard, Ohio, is a four-year letterwinner for Hillard High School under head coach Brett Norris. Mirgon is a three-time team captain and helped lead Hilliard to two district championships, one regional championship and one conference championship. He has earned First Team All-Region, Second Team All-State and First Team All-Conference Honors. Mirgon is a 1,000-point scorer, hitting the mark in just 75 games played. He also set the single game record for threes made in a game with seven.
Mirgon also played travel ball for the Midwest Basketball Club, Mid-Ohio Pumas for 10 years under coach Brook Cupps.
Mirgon is the son of Susan and Dave Mirgon and has a sister, Elyse and brother AJ, who played football at Miami (OH) for four years. Mirgon plans to major in Business.
"We are excited for Ben to join our men's basketball family," Boals said. "Ben is a skilled guard with a high basketball IQ who comes from a basketball family. He has been coached by some of the best high school coaches in the state and will be college ready when he gets here. He was an integral part of their state runner-up team last year."
Winters, a 6-7 guard from Atlanta, Ga. played varsity basketball for four years at Westminster Academy under head coach Ehren Wallhoff. Winters is a 1,000-point scorer, hitting the mark during his junior season. During his time at Westminster Academy, Winters set the single-game scoring record with a 42-point performance during his junior season, while also setting the single-game assists record with 12.
"We are excited to welcome Nate to our Bobcat basketball family, Boals said" "Nate is a skilled big guard whose combination of size, athleticism and feel for the game will bring an exciting dimension to our backcourt. He has the ability to make highlight plays, but what excites us just as much is his work ethic and commitment to getting better every year."
Winters was named Freshman of the Year in 2024. He also helped lead Westminster Academy to a state championship and was named First Team All-State.
"Coach Wallhof and I have built a great relationship over the years, and I have tremendous respect for the program he has built and the numerous Division I players he has developed," Boals said. "Nate comes from a program that prepares its players for the next level, and we are excited to help him build on that foundation here at Ohio."
Winters is the son of Rosetta Taylor and has one sister, Angel. Winters plans to major in Business.
#OUohyeah
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