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Nike to sell LeBron James Ohio State ‘alumni’ jersey (seriously)

Dustin Schutte

By Dustin Schutte

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Have you ever wondered how college basketball might’ve been different if LeBron James played at Ohio State before leaving for the NBA? Well, now you can wonder that same scenario while pretending the superstar actually wore a Buckeyes uniform.

If you’re wondering how, don’t worry, we’ve got the answer.

According to Andrew Lind, Nike will now be selling a LeBron James Ohio State “alumni” jersey. Seriously.

Nike apparently sees the opportunity to make some big money on selling a version of Ohio State’s jersey with James’ number and name embroidered on it. Lind posted a photo of the jersey on Twitter:

Yes, James is a huge Ohio State fan and has made his support well known during his time in the NBA. Still, creating a jersey for a guy who never attended the school seems like a serious money grab.

The limited edition jersey is available on Fanatics.com for the price of $120, according to Cleveland.com.

Dustin Schutte

Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB