DEVIN ROYAL NEWS

Scores 13 against IU Royal supplied 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 37 minutes during Saturday's 66-60 loss to Indiana.

Impact Royal converted on 5-of-11 looks from the field, closing with 13 points, six rebounds and an assist during Saturday's loss against the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has appeared in 30 games this season (26 starts), averaging 13.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 28.6 minutes per game. Royal and the Buckeyes will look to make a run during next week's Big Ten tournament to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament field.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Galloway and Malik Reneau help Indiana overcome 10-point deficit to top Ohio State 66-60

Trey Galloway and Malik Reneau scored 16 points each and Indiana erased a 10-point second-half deficit en route to a 66-60 victory over Ohio State

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thornton scores 29 points, leads 5 in double figures to help Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in 2OT

Bruce Thornton scored 29 points and had nine assists to lead five in double figures and Ohio State beat Nebraska 116-114 in double overtime

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royal and Ohio State host Northwestern

Ohio State hosts the Northwestern Wildcats after Devin Royal scored 26 points in Ohio State's 86-83 loss to the Michigan Wolverines

FEBRUARY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game-high 26 points in defeat Royal had 26 points (10-16 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 86-83 loss to Michigan.

Impact Royal knocked down 10-of-16 looks from the field, closing with 26 points, five rebounds, an assist, a block and two steals during Sunday's loss against the Wolverines. The 6-foot-6 sophomore, who saw an average of just 11.2 minutes per game as a freshman, is averaging 14 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals on 27.7 minutes per game this season. Royal and the Buckeyes will aim to get back on track against Northwestern this Thursday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in victory Royal accumulated eight points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 93-69 win over Washington.

Impact Royal was mostly held in check against the Huskies, scoring just eight points on an inefficient 3-8 shooting performance. Despite the lack of production from their star, the Buckeyes cruised to a blowout win over Washington as John Mobley and Micah Parrish each scored 21 points on the day. Royal will hope for a bounce back performance against Michigan on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Royal (ankle) will get the start on Wednesday against Washington.

Impact The forward was deemed a game-time call, and then spotted warming up, so this isn't all that surprising. Royal, who's been an every-game starter since late November, averages 13.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Royal (ankle) is warming up with no special gear, Steve Helwagen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Royal is warming up ahead of the Buckeyes' clash with Washington, notably without an ankle brace or anything of that nature. By all accounts, he looks like someone that's going to play, although that remains not 100 percent certain.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Royal (ankle) is listed as questionable for Ohio State's clash with Washington on Wednesday.

Impact Royal hasn't missed a game since Jan. 17 despite being day-to-day with an ankle injury. He'll be questionable for Ohio State's clash with the Huskies, and should be a true game-time call. The starting forward averages 13.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will be day-to-day Royal (ankle) will be day-to-day for Ohio State's game Wednesday against Washington, according to Patrick Murphy of 247Sports.

Impact According to Connor Lemons of SB Nation, Ohio State's head coach Jake Diebler publicly announced Monday is too early to determine Royal's injury status for Wednesday. He will still have multiple days to recover, though the lack of progress made since Sunday indicates his questionable tag is more likely to stick than not until Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Royal (ankle) suffered an injury to his right ankle during Sunday's 79-71 loss to Nebraska, per Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch.

Impact Royal suffered the injury after a hard foul in the first half and was taken to the locker room. He was able to return breifly in the second half but was quickly taken out again after showing clear discomfort. The 6-foot-6 sophomore put up just two points and four rebounds in 15 minutes of playing time. The extent of Royal's injury is thus far unknown, though he can be looked at as questionable for Wednesday's game against Washington.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State hosts No. 18 Maryland following Royal's 29-point game

Ohio State takes on the No. 18 Maryland Terrapins after Devin Royal scored 29 points in Ohio State's 87-79 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts up 29 in loss Royal logged 29 points (10-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and seven rebounds over 36 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 loss to Illinois.

Impact It was the highest single-game scoring effort of conference play for Royal, who hit multiple triples for just the second time all season. With a season-long scoring average of 14.6 ppg, the sophomore wing is second on the team only to Bruce Thornton (17.2 ppg), who also logged 20 points in the contest.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in win Royal recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 30 minutes during Thursday's 83-64 victory over Penn State.

Impact Royal converted on 5-of-9 looks from the field, closing with 15 points, eight rebounds, an assist and a block during Thursday's win over the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has appeared in 20 games this season (16 starts), averaging 13.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and one steal on 27.5 minutes per game. Royal continues to provide highly efficient scoring from the wing for Ohio State, converting on 54.2 percent of his looks from the field on the season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Buckeyes Royal will re-enter the starting lineup for Ohio State.

Impact Royal didn't start against Indiana after starting the previous 13 games, but he's back in the starting five in place of Evan Mahaffey on Tuesday night. Royal averages 13.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Royal (undisclosed) is available to face Purdue on Tuesday.

Impact Having Royal back should represent a huge boost for the Buckeyes, and he's set to return following a one-game absence. Royal has started in Ohio State's last 13 games, averaging 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game this season.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Friday night Royal (undisclosed) won't be available for the Buckeyes against Indiana.

Impact This is a tough blow for Ohio State, as Royal is in the midst of a breakout sophomore season in Columbus and the Buckeyes are already down guard Meechie Johnson. Royal averages 13.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals this season and has started the last 13 games for the Buckeyes.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in defeat Royal closed Tuesday's 70-68 loss to Wisconsin with 12 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes.

Impact Royal was one of just two Buckeyes' players to reach double figures during Tuesday's lost against the Badgers, closing with 12 points, six rebounds and two assists in the contest. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has appeared in all 17 games this season (13 starts), averaging 13.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals on 26.6 minutes per game. Royal and the Buckeyes will look to get back on track during Friday's matchup against Indiana.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 19 points in thriller Royal provided 19 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes during Monday's 89-88 2OT victory over Minnesota.

Impact Royal led the Buckeyes with 19 points and seven rebounds as the Buckeyes took down the Golden Gophers in a double-overtime thriller. The 6-foot-6 sophomore has shown massive improvements in his second collegiate season, tripling his averages in points per game (4.7 to 14.6) and rebounds per game (2.4 to 7.3). Royal, who is shooting an efficient 56.5 percent from the field this season, will look to keep the positive momentum rolling into Thursday's game against Oregon.

JANUARY 8 • 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

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unstoppable in win Royal had 31 points (11-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-9 FT), 15 rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 95-73 win over Valparaiso.

Impact Royal posted career highs in both points (31) and rebounds (15) as the Buckeyes took down Valpo on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-6 sophomore logged a signature game as the Buckeyes made short work of the Beacons. Royal has appeared in all 11 games this season (seven starts), averaging 15.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and one steal on 26.2 minutes per game. OSU will need Royal to stay hot if they hope to take down a formidable Kentucky team on Saturday.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Royal's career night carries Ohio State past Valparaiso Devin Royal posted career highs of 31 points and 15 rebounds as Ohio State pulled away from Valparaiso for a 95-73 victory on Tuesday in Col...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Devin Royal's career night carries Ohio State past Valparaiso Devin Royal posted career highs of 31 points and 15 rebounds as Ohio State pulled away from Valparaiso for a 95-73 victory on Tuesday in Col...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royal's career-high double-double effort sends Ohio State hurtling past Valpo 95-73

Devin Royal scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds and Ohio State throttled Valparaiso 95-73

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lead contributor in loss Royal chipped in 14 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 91-53 loss to Auburn.

Impact Royal led the way for the Buckeyes with 14 points and five rebounds as they were routed by Auburn on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 sophomore continues to excel since stepping into the starting lineup, averaging 16.5 points, seven rebounds and 1.2 assists across Ohio State's last six games. Royal will look to help OSU get back on track against Valpo on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE