BRUCE THORNTON NEWS

Team-high 20 points in loss Thornton chipped in 20 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 73-71 loss to Oregon.

Impact Thornton converted on 8-of-16 looks from the field, closing with 20 points, three assists and a steal as the Buckeyes were taken down by the Ducks on Thursday night. The 6-foot-2 junior leads the Buckeyes with 17.1 points per game on a 52.7/43.8/82.8 shooting line, adding on 2.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 0.9 steals. Thornton and the Buckeyes will look to get back on track against Wisconsin this Tuesday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strong night at the line Thornton supplied 18 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 47 minutes during Monday's 89-88 2OT victory over Minnesota.

Impact Thornton converted on 8-of-9 looks from the charity stripe, closing with 18 points, three assists and a steal as the Buckeyes took down the Golden Gophers in double overtime. The 6-foot-2 junior continues to put on high-scoring displays for Ohio State in his third season with the program, scoring 20+ points in 6-of-15 games this season. Thornton and the Buckeyes will look to stay hot against a tough Oregon team this Thursday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Devin Royal, Bruce Thornton rally Ohio State past Minnesota 89-88 in 2OT

Devin Royal had 19 points and Bruce Thornton scored five of his 18 in a second overtime as Ohio State rallied to beat Minnesota 89-88

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thornton leads Ohio State against No. 18 Michigan State

Ohio State hosts the No. 18 Michigan State Spartans after Bruce Thornton scored 33 points in Ohio State's 103-83 win over the Indiana State Sycamores

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 33 in win Thornton had 33 points (11-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 103-83 win over Indiana State.

Impact Thornton logged his second-straight game with 30-or-more points as the Buckeyes took down the Sycamores on Sunday. The 6-foot-2 junior guard has taken a significant step forward in his third season with OSU, averaging 17.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 0.8 steals across 13 starts. Thornton continues to shoot the ball with high-level efficiency, currently boasting a 55.4/49.0/82.9 shooting line on the season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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.Thor...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Bruce Thornton scores career-high 33 points and Ohio State defeats Indiana State 103-83

Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 33 points, four teammates also scored in double figures, and Ohio State stormed past Indiana State in the second half of a 103-83 victory

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indiana State visits Ohio State following Thornton's 30-point game

Ohio State takes on the Indiana State Sycamores after Bruce Thornton scored 30 points in Ohio State's 85-65 win over the Kentucky Wildcats

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes over in stunning upset win Thornton contributed 30 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 13-14 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block during Saturday's 85-65 win over Kentucky.

Impact Thornton got to the line early and often during Saturday's rout of the top-5 ranked Wildcats, closing with a season-high 30 points in the contest. The 6-foot-2 junior continues to thrive in his third season with the Buckeyes, averaging 16.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.8 steals across 12 starts. Thornton, who is shooting 53.5 percent from the field this season, will look to stay hot when OSU resumes play against Indiana State on Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton scores career-high 30 as Ohio State cruises past No. 4 Kentucky 85-65

Bruce Thornton scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the second half and Ohio State cruised to an 85-65 victory over No. 4 Kentucky on Saturday in the CBS Classic at Madison Sq...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 22 in win Thornton provided 22 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 80-66 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Thornton converted on 8-of-13 looks from the field, closing with 22 points, three assists and one steal during Saturday's big win over the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-2 junior continues to run the point guard spot to near perfection in his third season with the Buckeyes, averaging 16.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 0.9 steals on 32.4 minutes per game (nine starts). Thornton will look to help the Buckeyes stay strong during a tough home matchup with Auburn on Saturday.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 24 points against Pitt Thornton contributed 24 points (7-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds and nine assists across 45 minutes during Friday's 91-90 OT loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Thornton followed up a 25-point outing against UW-Green Bay with another scoring outburst during Friday's overtime loss against the Panthers. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all seven games this season, averaging 16.4 points, three rebounds, 6.4 assists and 0.9 steals on 31.9 minutes per game. Thornton will look to help the Buckeyes get back on track against the Terrapins on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Thornton leads Ohio State against Pittsburgh after 25-point outing

Ohio State takes on the Pittsburgh Panthers after Bruce Thornton scored 25 points in Ohio State's 102-69 win against the Green Bay Phoenix

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 25 points Monday Thornton had 25 points (7-10 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Monday's 102-69 win over Green Bay.

Impact Thornton converted on 5-of-7 looks from deep, closing with 25 points, two rebounds, nine assists, a block and a steal during Monday's win over the Phoenix. The 6-foot-2 junior continues to build on a breakout sophomore campaign, averaging 15.2 points, three rebounds, six assists and one steal across six starts. Thornton, who currently boasts a 57.4/52.2/83.3 shooting line, will look to stay on course against Pitt this Friday.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Thornton, Devin Royal propel Ohio State to 102-69 romp over Green Bay

Bruce Thornton scored 25 points to lead seven players in double figures, and Devin Royal posted a double-double as Ohio State steamrolled Green Bay 102-69

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE