Here's a rundown of the singles lineup for the Buckeyes...
#1 John McNally (Sr) - 11-3 record at #1 singles (17-5 overall). Former #1 US recruit who went 16-3 as a freshman at #3 singles. He's been great his whole career but imo not quite as impressive this year. He also dropped a couple of matches at #2 singles, and they've played an easy schedule. Lost to Wake in straights.
#2 Cannon Kingsley (So) - 12-0 record at #2 singles and 21-0 record overall (other 9 wins were at #1). Another big-time recruit who had immediate success at the top of the lineup. Probably should be playing #1. I'm sure a lot of people would say he's the best #2 singles player in the country.
#3 James Trotter (Jr) - playing higher in the lineup than he ever has, but went 15-1 this year at #3. Won vs Wake in straights.
#4 Justin Boulais (So) - just 5-2 on the year at #4 singles (7-2 overall). Seems pretty clear the Buckeyes are stacking their lineup and pushing more talented players down to #5/6. But he's not a pushover. Split sets vs Wake in a match that did not finish.
#5 Kyle Seelig (Sr) - 4-0 record at #5 singles (16-4 overall). Been there since 2015 as a redshirt and obviously played in a ton of big matches in his career. Did lose the deciding match in the Big 10 tournament final (playing at #4), but won his match vs Wake in straights. Jirousek has his work cut out for him.
#6 JJ Tracy (Fr) - 8-0 record at #6 singles (23-1 overall). He hasn't faced much competition playing down in the lineup vs a weak schedule. But he beat Rodesch from UVA early in the year and Nick Beaty from UMich, which are both nice wins. Won vs Wake in straights.