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The Wisconsin Badgers managed to pull off a historic comeback win against Minnesota in the Kohl Center, but now face another foe at home. After a dismal 17-point first-half left many fans with little hope, Wisconsin put together a 50-point second-half that fueled the win over the visiting Golden Gophers.

College Basketball News / UM Hoops / January 23

At the Buzzer: Michigan 74, Ohio State 62

Rapid reaction to Michigan’s 74 – 62 win over Ohio State. On Trey Burke’s special night, the clip of his deep three against Kansas in the Elite Eight played on the jumbotron countless times.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 23

Men’s Basketball: Ohio State Vs. Michigan The Game Preview

The Game heads to the hardwood Friday night with major stakes on the line for both sides. The 13–5 Ohio State Buckeyes will travel to Ann Arbor to face the 17–1 Michigan Wolverines in a rivalry showdown.

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Starting in 1985, the NBA implemented a lottery system in order to determine which team receives the No. 1 overall pick in that year's draft. But, this time we don't want you to name the top pick, but instead the pick that came after No. 1. How many of the second overall picks from this time cane you name in six minutes?

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College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 21

Buckeyes Rally Late Against Gophers, Eye Michigan Showdown

“Stay alive” was the message for the Ohio State Buckeyes on Tuesday night at the Schottenstein Center. A Quad 3 home loss to a 10–8 Minnesota Golden Gophers team would have been a significant blow to Ohio State’s résumé.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 20

Ohio State dominates OT, avoids home loss to Minnesota

John Mobley Jr. and Bruce Thornton combined for 49 points as Ohio State held off an upset bid from visiting Minnesota for an 82-74 overtime win on Tuesday night in Columbus.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 10

Ohio State displaying balance entering clash vs. Washington

Ohio State enters its game at Washington on Sunday with new-found confidence that the Buckeyes can rely on more than standout guard Bruce Thornton to win a game.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / January 2

Down 15 in first half, Ohio State storms past Rutgers

Bruce Thornton led all scorers with 20 points and pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds to help Ohio State overcome a 15-point deficit and defeat Rutgers 80-73 on Friday night in Piscataway, N.J.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 23

Ohio State posts strong second half, rolls past Grambling State

John Mobley Jr. scored 15 of his 20 points in the second half to lead five Ohio State players in double figures in a 89-63 win over Grambling State on Tuesday afternoon in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 14

Three key takeaways from Ohio State's double-overtime win over West Virginia

Ohio State’s 89-88 double-overtime win against West Virginia just offered an early glimpse of what this team is capable of. In the most exhilarating battle of the season, which lasted into the final seconds of the game, here’s what we learned about the Buckeyes.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 13

Ohio State nips West Virginia in second OT to claim Cleveland Hoops Showdown win

Bruce Thornton hit a lean-in jumper with 3.6 seconds left in double overtime to give Ohio State an 89-88 win over West Virginia at the Cleveland Hoops Showdown on Saturday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 10

Bruce Thornton drops 34 as Ohio State nearly upsets No. 13 Illinois in 88–80 loss

The final score doesn’t tell the story of the game — Ohio State battled to the end against No. 13 Illinois, making it a one-possession game with just over one minute to go before falling 88-80.

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 / 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.

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.

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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.

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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 / November 3

Ohio State basketball Bruce Thornton named to player of the year watchlist

Every year the Naismith Trophy is handed out to college basketball’s player of the year, and every preseason 50 players are named as players to watch as they attempt to win the award.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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 / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 1, 2025

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 / NBA Draft on SI / December 26, 2024

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.