Justin Pippen is headed back to the Big Ten. Pippen committed to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes after playing at Cal-Berkely last season, per Joe Tipton of On3.
Ohio State Gets Commitment from Scottie Pippen’s Highly Touted Son And 6-11 Croatian Big Man
Pippen had a breakout sophomore season in his lone year with the California Golden Bears. The 6-3 combo guard averaged 14.2 points, 4.6 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 31 minutes over 32 appearances. He drained 1.7 threes and compiled 1.9 steals with shooting splits of 37.0/32.7/82.7. In addition, the 2025-26 Honorable mention All-ACC selection scored in double-figures in 26 of 32 appearances, topping the 20-point mark three times.
Pippen demonstrated real command as a lead guard and high-level facilitator with the Golden Bears, posting an assist percentage of 29.2. A late bloomer, like his father Scotty Pippen, Justin has also shown the ability to follow in his father’s and older brother Scotty Pippen Jr.’s footsteps as a strong on-ball defender with outstanding instincts.
Pippen does a good job getting to the free-throw line, where he is a career 83% shooter. Additionally, he improved as a three-point shooter this past season, but the 20-year-old still needs to work on his efficiency. He is at his best in pick-and-roll situations and still needs to work on shot selection and finishing at the rim, particularly against length.
Pippen is not an elite athlete, though he has some craftiness to his game. Additionally, he needs to work on developing his body this summer by adding muscle.
Pippen, Scottie Pippen’s youngest child, was ranked 79th among transfers on the On3 porta3. The consensus No. 68 recruit in 2024, Pippen chose to attend Michigan out of Sierra Canyon High School (Cali.). However, he totaled only 187 minutes in 28 appearances for the Wolverines.
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