BRUCE THORNTON NEWS

Team-high 15 points in loss Thornton contributed 15 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 78-64 loss to Texas A&M.

Impact Thornton converted on 8-of-9 opportunities at the charity stripe, closing with 15 points, four assists and two steals as the Buckeyes were defeated by the Aggies on Friday night. Despite the rough 1-2 start for Ohio State, the 6-foot-2 junior has looked great to start the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 15.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and four assists, with strong outings against Texas and Texas A&M respectively. Fantasy managers can continue to expect consistent production from the third-year Buckeyes' starter.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Youngstown State visits Ohio State after Thornton's 20-point game

Ohio State hosts the Youngstown State Penguins after Bruce Thornton scored 20 points in Ohio State's 80-72 win over the Texas Longhorns

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Youngstown State visits Ohio State following Thornton's 20-point game

Ohio State takes on the Youngstown State Penguins after Bruce Thornton scored 20 points in Ohio State's 80-72 win over the Texas Longhorns

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 20 against Texas Thornton provided 20 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Monday's 80-72 win over Texas.

Impact Thornton led the Buckeyes with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists as Ohio State took down the Longhorns in Monday's season opener. The 6-foot-2 junior started in all 35 games with Ohio State last season, averaging 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals on 33.6 minutes per game. Thornton will look to form a new backcourt duo with South Carolina transfer Meechie Johnson this season.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

37 minutes in NIT exit Thornton logged 13 points (4-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 79-77 loss to Georgia.

Impact Thornton has missed only one game all season for the Buckeyes, and although he was questionable Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, he ended up taking the court and even logging a triple-double. He'll close his sophomore season at Ohio State with averages of 15.7 points, 4.8 assists and 3.7 rebounds across 35 minutes. Should he stick with the program for next season, he'll be one of the top fantasy point guards in the Big Ten.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Thornton (undisclosed) is starting and healthy for Tuesday's NIT quarterfinal game against Georgia.

Impact The sophomore is locked in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's NIT game against Georgia after being listed as questionable due to an undisclosed injury. Thornton is averaging 15.8 points and 4.7 assists per game this season and should be viewed as the primary scorer for the Buckeyes against Georgia.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Thornton (undisclosed) was spotted in warmups and is expected to play for Tuesday's NIT quarterfinal game against Georgia, Andy Backstrom of On3.com reports.

Impact The sophomore was spotted warming up ahead of Tuesday's NIT game against Georgia after being listed as questionable due to an undisclosed injury. This is huge news for the Buckeyes as Thornton is averaging 15.8 points and 4.7 assists per game this season. His status will be finalized by tip.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Despite loss, OSU's Thornton keeps positive outlook on what team accomplished Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton has emerged as the team leader in his two seasons in the Scarlet and Gray. He shared some thoughts after the...

MARCH 16 • 247SPORTS.COM

All-around contribution in win Thornton notched 14 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds and nine assists over 33 minutes during Thursday's 90-78 victory over Iowa.

Impact Thornton contributed 14 points, six rebounds and nine assists as the Buckeyes took down Iowa on Thursday night. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has been on fire down the stretch for OSU, averaging 17.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.8 steals across his last eight outings. Thornton and the Buckeyes will square off against Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals on Friday night.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in win Thornton ended Sunday's 84-61 win over Michigan with 17 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Thornton got to the line early and often, closing with 17 points, five rebounds, five assists and a steal on the back of a 10-for-10 night at the charity stripe. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has started in 29 games this season, averaging 16.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals on 33.7 minutes per game. Thornton and the Buckeyes will look to close the regular season out with a win over the Scarlet Knights on Sunday.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out versus Nebraska Thornton (migraine) has been ruled out of Thursday's game versus Nebraska, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Thornton will miss the first game of his career Thursday as he reportedly has been dealing with migraines all day. It will be a big loss for the Buckeyes as Thornton leads the team in points and assists. Dale Bonner is starting at point guard in his place.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Thursday Thornton (migraine) is unlikely to play Thursday versus Nebraska, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Thornton is dealing with a migraine and is likely to miss the first game of his career as a result. He will be missed as he is averaging 16.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 33.7 minutes per game. In his absence, Dale Bonner is the most likely candidate to start at point guard, with Scotty Middleton and Taison Chatman likely to see more playing time as well.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Nebraska Thornton (undisclosed) is questionable for Ohio State's game Thursday against Nebraska.

Impact In a recent development, an undisclosed problem could affect Thornton's participation in the last game Ohio State's team is scheduled to play during February. This month has been an excellent one for the sophomore, who is currently averaging 17.9 points and 3.7 assists across seven games he played and started for the Buckeyes.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Thornton will be crucial in leading, pushing tempo for Buckeyes the rest of 2023-24 Ohio State needs its point guard to continue to step up after Chris Holtmann's firing.

FEBRUARY 17 • 247SPORTS.COM

Thornton's bucket, Key's block lift Ohio State to 79-75 win against Maryland in 2OT

Bruce Thornton made the go-ahead layup, Zed Key came up with a huge blocked shot and Ohio State outlasted Maryland 79-75 in double overtime

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 19 points against the Wolverines Thornton posted 19 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 73-65 loss to Michigan.

Impact Thornton led the Buckeyes with 19 points against Michigan, but he needed equally as many shots to reach that total. The 6-foot-2 sophomore has been on the struggle bus shooting the ball recently, converting on just 18-of-52 looks from the field across Ohio State's last three games. Thornton, who has otherwise been a consistent starter for the Buckeyes, will look to get back on track during Saturday's matchup with Penn State.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana hosts Thornton and Ohio State

Ohio State visits the Indiana Hoosiers after Bruce Thornton scored 24 points in the Buckeyes' 76-72 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton, Roddy Gayle Jr. on Buckeyes’ turnaround, matchup with Indiana

The star sophomore duo has Ohio State off to a 12-2 start to the season and a current projected 6-seed. They sat down with FOX Sports to dis...

JANUARY 5

Struggles in win Thornton closed with 13 points (4-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 67-60 win over UCLA.

Impact Thornton was held to just 4-of-15 from the field, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists in a win over the Bruins. The 6-foot-2 sophomore logged a trio of scoring outbursts against Alabama, Central Michigan and Minnesota earlier in the season, but he has struggled from the field across Ohio State's last few outings. In the Buckeyes' last three contests, Thornton is shooting 12-of-37 from the field and 6-of-18 from range. The sophomore guard will look to get back on track against New Orleans on Thursday.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton leads Ohio State against Minnesota after 25-point outing

Ohio State faces the Minnesota Golden Gophers after Bruce Thornton scored 25 points in Ohio State's 88-61 victory over the Central Michigan Chippewas

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023-24 Best college basketball players: Top 25 players in first 25 days of the season

Is Zach Edey the top player in college basketball right now? Where does Hunter Dickinson rank? John Fanta ranks the top 25 players in the co...

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Thornton scores 25 points to lead Ohio State to an 88-61 victory over Central Michigan

Bruce Thornton scored 25 points to lead five in double-figure scoring and Ohio State beat Central Michigan 88-61

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS