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Ohio State Buckeyes land the exact kind of player that fans have been pounding the table for in the transfer portal

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Brandon Little | Last updated Apr 3, 2025 5:28 PM ET

Ohio State men’s basketball is having a terrific day with a bunch of good news.

On the same day that it was announced that too guard Bruce Thornton would be returning for his senior season, the Buckeyes have now made a splash in the transfer portal.

Bringing in size was a must for the Buckeyes, as they are depleted inside. Ohio State has answered that by bringing one of the best 7-footers available.

Santa Clara’s Christoph Tilly commits to Ohio State from the transfer portal

According to Jonathan Givony, the Buckeyes have landed a commitment from Christoph Tilly, who is the No. 7 center in the transfer portal, per 247 Sports. Tilly gives the Buckeyes a skilled big man who can do a bit of everything.

NEWS: Santa Clara transfer Christoph Tilly has committed to Ohio State, his agent Milan Nikolic told ESPN. The skilled German 7-footer was named Second Team All-WCC after posting 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds in 23 minutes per game. pic.twitter.com/pFRGga8Or2
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 3, 2025

After losing both Aaron Bradshaw and Austin Parks to the transfer portal it was key that the Buckeyes bring in a center. Tilly isn’t going to be the last addition to the frontcourt but he was very much a key one. The 225-pound center averaged 12.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 31 starts for Santa Clara in 2024-2025.

Check out the highlights of Tilly below:

Christoph Tilly (@ChristophTilly) has committed to your Ohio State Buckeyes!#GoBucks | @PDTScouting
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— The Ohio State Hoops Insider (@OSUHoopsInsider) April 3, 2025

Tilly will bring capable shooting ability, as he shot at a 31 percent clip from deep last season. Adding the big man gives the Buckeyes their second addition in the portal and he joins Indiana transfer guard Gabe Cupps. Evan Mahaffey and Meechie Johnson Jr. are the other two departures that joined Parks and Bradshaw.

After missing the NCAA Tournament for a third straight time it was let that the Buckeyes underwent a bit of a roster overhaul. They are doing just that and Tilly is a player that fans should be excited about.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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