After a standout prep career at Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary, James was the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NBA Draft without being required to play a year of college basketball. Ohio State men's basketball ...

News that Ohio State would award James the degree came in February when James spent an afternoon with Ohio State's Public Affairs 5120 class — also known as "Social Change Advocacy: Organization ...

James has been a staple at Buckeyes home events over the years and routinely publicly shows support for Ohio State. "Born in Akron, Ohio, LeBron Raymone James Sr. is a professional basketball ...

LeBron James has always publicly supported Ohio State, and the flagship university of his home state is reportedly welcoming him as one of its own with an honorary degree.

Ohio State is awarding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James with an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree. James, an Ohio native, is receiving the degree for his off-the-court impact in the ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — NBA great LeBron James will be recognized by Ohio State when its board of trustees meets Wednesday to vote to award him an honorary doctor of public service degree. The Akron ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James celebrates after scoring to pass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer during the second half of an NBA basketball game against ...