Former Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator and current USF Bulls head coach Brian Hartline proudly displays a photo of himself next to another fellow northeastern Ohio sporting legend, LeBron James. Hartline, like James, played professionally in Miami before leaving for home in Cleveland. LeBron James always shows love to Ohio StateJames jumped straight from St. Vincent–St. LeBron has stated on multiple occasions, though, that he would've attended The Ohio State University if he had the chance. LeBron is a generational supporter of The Ohio State University in that regard.