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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 / Land-Grant Holy Land / February 14

Bruce Thornton not expecting a joyous reunion when Roddy Gayle, Michigan visit on Sunday

February 16 has been circled on the calendar for 10 months, and not just for the fans. Sunday’s battle between Ohio State (15-10, 7-7) and No. 20 Michigan (19-5, 11-2) could not be more dramatic if it tried.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

Ohio State, Nebraska clash following comeback wins

Ohio State and host Nebraska look to continue their winning ways on Sunday after taking similar paths to their latest victories. The Buckeyes (14-9, 6-6 Big Ten) rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat No.

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.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 1

Ohio State hopes to stay 'dialed in' vs. No. 18 Illinois

Ohio State will seek its fourth straight win when it faces struggling No. 18 Illinois on Sunday afternoon in Champaign, Ill. The Buckeyes (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) have turned around their season with strong defense and the guard play of John Mobley Jr.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 30

Ohio State strolls past Penn State at Rec Hall

John Mobley Jr. scored 19 points and Bruce Thornton had 11 of his 17 points in the second half as Ohio State routed Penn State 83-64 on Thursday in State College, Penn.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / January 29

Uncut: Thornton, Diebler talk Chick-fil-A, leaders stepping up in Iowa win

Thornton tried his best to get the entire arena free Chick-fil-A against Iowa, to no avail. 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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College Basketball News / Land-Grant Holy Land / January 10

You’re Nuts: Should Ohio State have used its final timeout against Oregon before the final play?

Jake Diebler opted not to use the final timeout, and Thornton’s final shot did not fall. The Ohio State men’s basketball team fell to 2-3 in the Big Ten play after Thursday night’s 73-71 loss to the Oregon Ducks, who are now 3-2 in conference play.

College Basketball News / Buckeye Wire / January 9

Ohio State basketball loses heartbreaker vs. Oregon

It sure has been an up and down year for the Ohio State basketball team thus far in the 2024-2025 season. There are wins over Kentucky and Texas, but blowout losses to Maryland and Auburn.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 3

No. 18 Michigan State blows lead, still beats Ohio State

Szymon Zapala scored a season-high 15 points and Jaden Akins added 14 as No. 18 Michigan State held off Ohio State 69-62 in Columbus on Friday for its seventh straight win.

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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