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College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / December 10
The Unique Way Andrej Stojakovic Lifted Illinois Over Ohio State
A 17-point outing from Illinois' Andrej Stojakovic on Tuesday at Ohio State was an encouraging sign following his recent mini-slump – especially his 7-for-7 showing from the free-throw line.
College Basketball News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 16
Inside Christoph Tilly's late game-winner as Ohio State edges Notre Dame
After battling back from behind, Ohio State squeaked past Notre Dame 64-63 for their fourth win of the season. It was another tough offensive start for the Buckeyes.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 10
Ohio State to rely on Bruce Thornton against App State
Ohio State knows it can rely on its best player to calm the storm if needed when the Buckeyes face Appalachian State on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Bruce Thornton had a career-high 38 points Friday in a 94-68 win over Purdue Fort Wayne, but the total wasn't as important as when he scored.
The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz
Can you name every city to host the Final Four of the men's NCAA basketball tournament since the 1999-2000 tournament?
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 10
Three ways Ohio State basketball has already improved this year
A saying head coach Jake Diebler often preaches within the Ohio State program was put to the test in the waning minutes against Purdue Fort Wayne: “Be your best late.” Bruce Thornton has especially brought that message to life, enhanced with a stronger supporting cast than last season.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 10
Big Ten power rankings: Michigan surges to the top
The Big Ten put on a show during the opening week of the season, from record-setting nights to very important non-conference wins.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 8
Inside Bruce Thornton's career-best night for Ohio State basketball
The Ohio State Buckeyes welcomed Purdue Fort Wayne for their second game of the season, fresh off a 118-102 win over IU Indy. This 94-68 victory was a completely different game than the last, primarily because OSU didn’t have to break a full-court press for the entire game.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7
Bruce Thornton scores career-high 38 as Ohio State bests Purdue Fort Wayne
Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 38 points to lead host Ohio State to a 94-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne in Columbus on Friday. Thornton made 14 of 17 field goals, was 5 of 8 on 3-pointers and hit all five free throws to break his previous best of 33 vs.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 10
Ohio State basketball's Bruce Thornton makes bold claim about Michigan matchups
All eyes have been on the No. 1 nationally ranked football team, but the guys on the court are poised to have just as impressive a season. The Ohio State Buckeyes' Bruce Thornton appeared before the media at the Big Ten Media Days on Thursday and spoke to what everybody should expect to see from the team in the 2025-26 season.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / August 1
You’re Nuts: Who is Ohio State’s third guard on the depth chart? 
Who will need to step up if Bruce Thornton or John Mobley are absent at any point? The Ohio State men’s basketball team is bringing back more production than nearly anybody in the Big Ten, except for maybe Purdue and UCLA.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 13
You’re Nuts: What has been Bruce Thornton’s best performance as a Buckeye?
Thornton has given Ohio State fans three seasons of entertaining performances, with one more year to go. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another riveting college basketball debate between Land-Grant Holy Land’s two biggest college basketball dweebs.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / May 11
In a world of constant movement, Bruce Thornton should be celebrated
Even though the team's success has not been there, Thornton has continued to stick it out and will return for his final season From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 9
Buckeyes Land Dynamic Scorer to Bolster Frontcourt Firepower
The Ohio State Buckeyes played a pretty average season, finishing 10th with a 17-15 record in the Big 10. They averaged 78.8 PPG (58th nationally), fueled by junior guard Bruce Thornton’s averages - 17.7 points and 4.6 assists. The stagnant bench production and a lower 52.6% two-point shooting exposed gaps that needed immediate improvement.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 3
Ohio State Hoops Get Massive News With Implications For 2025-26 Season
Junior guard Bruce Thornton does want to give the NBA Draft process a try, just to see how he stacks up with the rest of the class as he looks ahead to a potential future in the league.
College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / March 11
Oregon Ducks' Jackson Shelstad, Nate Bittle Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Oregon Ducks guard Jackson Shelstad and center Nate Bittle earned third-team All-Big Ten honors as voted on by coaches, the conference announced on Tuesday.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / March 3
It’s time for Bruce Thornton to be selfish
Ohio State needs to win its final two games to make the NCAA Tournament. After Ohio State beat Iowa on January 27 to get back to 4-5 in Big Ten play, junior guard Bruce Thornton was asked if there was ever the feeling that the season was slipping away from the Buckeyes.
College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / February 22
UCLA Must Limit Buckeyes' Most Dangerous Scorers
The UCLA Bruins (19-8, 10-6) are in dire need of a bounce-back win after their upsetting loss to Minnesota earlier this week. They will welcome another bottom-tier Big Ten team to Pauley Pavilion this Sunday afternoon in the Ohio State Buckeyes (15-12, 7-9).
College Basketball News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / February 16
Social media roasts Ohio State for another 3-point loss to Michigan basketball
Just like football -- sort of. Michigan football was a massive underdog when it went to Columbus this past season and upset Ohio State. Although Michigan basketball was ranked 20th in the nation, the Wolverines were slight underdogs to the Buckeyes in Columbus on Sunday.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 6
Bruce Thornton takes over for Ohio State, which topples No. 18 Maryland
Bruce Thornton banked in a 3-point shot with seven seconds left to cap a 31-point night and propel Ohio State to a 73-70 come-from-behind victory over No.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 6
Ohio State erases 17-point deficit, knocks off No. 18 Maryland
It was the Bruce Thornton show in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday night as he helped Ohio State scratch and claw all the way back from 17 points down to beat No. 18 Maryland, 73-70.
College Basketball News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1
3 Players MSU Must Limit From Ohio State
The Michigan State Spartans had a strong start to their campaign going into the new year. With an 11-2 record and riding a six-game winning streak, the Spartans look to have everything under their belt as they take on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 29
Bruce Thornton (33 points), Ohio State handle Indiana State
Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 33 points to lead Ohio State to a 103-83 nonconference win over Indiana State in Columbus on Sunday. Thornton shot 11 of 16 from the field overall, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range, and made seven of eight free throws.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / December 26
NBA Draft: Ohio State's Bruce Thornton Rising as Versatile Lead Guard
With the majority of draft conversations centered around this year’s impressive freshman talent, the value of translatable upperclassmen has often gone overlooked.
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / November 26, 2024
Uncut: Doug Gottlieb loves Bruce Thornton, and Bruce Thornton loves Subway cookies
Ohio State’s point guard had the best game of his season Monday night and is already looking forward to Subway cookies on Friday. Throughout the season, Land-Grant will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.
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