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LGHL You’re Nuts: What has been Bruce Thornton’s best performance as a Buckeye?

You’re Nuts: What has been Bruce Thornton’s best performance as a Buckeye?
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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. We continue the summer grind with a debate about a guy who very well may become Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer this year — Bruce Thornton.

Although the wins have not come as easily or as frequently as he probably would’ve liked, the Buckeyes’ struggles have been despite Thornton’s high level of play, not because of it. More on him later.

Last week, Connor and Justin debated whether Ohio State did enough in the transfer portal this offseason. Whether the Buckeyes did “enough” was subjective, depending on what you think Jake Diebler’s team needs to accomplish this year. For creative purposes, we didn’t set a goal for the 2025-26 team.

In one of the closest polls ever, 51% of readers sided with Connor, saying that no, Ohio State did not do enough in the transfer portal this off-season. The remaining 49% went with Justin, who said that Diebler and his staff did in fact do enough to satisfy his demands for the 2025-2026 roster.

After 208 weeks:

Connor- 95
Justin- 87
Other- 20

(There have been six ties)


Thornton has had more than his fair share of 20 and 30-point games, as he’s been Ohio State’s leading scorer in back-to-back seasons now. But points aren’t everything, and some games just mean more than others.

In our eyes, here are Bruce’s two best games he’s played as a member of the Ohio State men’s basketball team:

This week’s question: What has been Bruce Thornton’s best performance as a Buckeye?


Connor: Feb. 6, 2025 against Maryland


Makes me happy makes me smile pic.twitter.com/EgcAOivZpR

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) February 7, 2025

It wasn’t a career-high, but the way Thornton picked up his teammates in the final three minutes of Ohio State’s win over Maryland was a big-time performance, finishing with 31 points, six assists, five rebounds, and three steals.

Against a team that embarrassed them by 24 points in December, Ohio State fell behind by 17 at one point and was still down 11 with just under eight minutes remaining. The combo of Julian Reese and Derik Queen was a big problem for the Buckeyes, who were trying to counter that duo with Sean Stewart and Devin Royal.

Down 66-64 and just over two minutes remaining in the game, Mobley dribbled the ball down the floor and flipped it back to Thornton, who sprayed a three-pointer to put the Buckeyes up, 67-66. It was Ohio State’s first lead of the night, and a shot clock possession against Maryland on the next possession had the crowd roaring.

Maryland’s Rodney Rice was able to tie the game, 70-70, with 36 seconds left. Ohio State wasn’t going to be able to kill the entire clock on the final shot, but they were able to burn most of it. The possession didn’t really go anywhere, with Thornton’s teammates trying to set screens to get him open.

Eventually, Thornton settled for a contested three-pointer from the left wing, and actually shot it so strong that it glassed clean off the backboard and in, putting Ohio State up 73-70 with six seconds remaining.

The fact that this game came against a Big Ten team that had already shellacked Ohio State once, and got them back to an even 6-6 in Big Ten play seemed like a big deal at the time. After losing what felt like a winnable game at Illinois, bouncing back against a ranked Maryland team at home made it feel like Ohio State was destined for March Madness.


Justin: Dec. 21, 2024 against Kentucky


Bruce Thornton has had a number of memorable games as a Buckeye, and hopefully he has his best yet to come as he prepares for his final season, but the game at Madison Square Garden in December against Kentucky stands out amongst them all.

On Dec. 21, 2025, Bruce Thornton scored a then career-high 30 points and led the Buckeyes to an impressive 85-65 rout of No. 4 Kentucky Wildcats.

Thornton was 8-for-13 from the field, 1-for-3 from three-point range, 13-for-14 from the free throw line and recorded four rebounds, three assists and only two turnovers in 38 minutes as the main ball handler.


This win meant a lot for Ohio State at the time. It was a nationally televised game and a week that the Buckeyes were coming off one of their worst losses of the season to Maryland. This was a statement to the basketball world that the Buckeyes could put together a really solid 40 minutes of basketball, even though it did not amount to anything in the long run.

It was also a game where Devin Royal and Sean Stewart struggled with foul trouble and Micah Parrish finished with only two points. The guards had to lead them to this win, and Thornton was excellent all game.

This was the most impressive he has been and a showcase on how he can be one of the best guards in the country.



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LGHL Ohio State on the verge of multiple commitments, a ton of new offers go out after Thursday’s camp

Ohio State on the verge of multiple commitments, a ton of new offers go out after Thursday’s camp
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The Buckeyes are cooking on the recruiting trail right now in the current and future cycles.

With tons of news to share, Thursday saw one of the busier days when it comes to Ohio State recruiting. Seeing the staff share hints of success regarding commitments on social media, it was twice that On3 recruiting designer Hayes Fawcett took to his own feed to further confirm what the Buckeyes have cooking.

Names to come possibly later today or perhaps this weekend, Ohio State’s month of June looks to be all they wanted it to be in terms of building their classes. With two more full weeks still to go, it’s exciting to think of what else could develop as the staff fights to build the top class in the country. Stay tuned!


Another 1 pic.twitter.com/1MX1BlxK5u

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 12, 2025

Plenty of new offers go out after successful Thursday camp


Ohio State continues to always be looking for new names as they try to build their various recruiting classes. Evaluating any and every chance the staff can get, that’s the top priority when they host their own one-day camps on campus, and Thursday saw a ton of developments.

Double-digit offers sent out to new names in multiple recruiting cycles, the talent on hand in Columbus clearly was top notch. More likely to come, here’s some of the latest names to get the good news from Ohio State.

Valdin Sone (Dyke, Virginia/Blue Ridge School)

The No. 183 player nationally and the 23rd best defensive lineman per the 247Sports Composite for the 2026 class, the Buckeyes are late to the game with Sone, but made enough of an impact that he already has an official visit return trip set with Ohio State.

Mikahi Allen (Ramsey, New Jersey/Don Bosco Prep)

The No. 245 player nationally and the 16th best linebacker per the 247sports Composite in the 2027 class, Allen took home the offer from position coach James Laurinaitis on Thursday after a successful trip to Columbus. Now holding 12 offers to his name, the Buckeyes have another top defender they can zero in on.

Tai Phillips (Fayetteville, North Carolina/Cape Fear)

An unranked running back right now in the 2027 class, Tai Phillips was in Columbus on Thursday for the one-day position camp and did enough to turn heads on Ohio State’s staff. Now owning offers from Miami Ohio, Southern Miss, and Wake Forest to his name, the Buckeyes entering the mix top the list as his biggest offer to date, which may help gain him further attention from several others.

Kellan Hall (Louisville, Kentucky/Christian Academy)

A 6-foot-4, 235 pound defensive lineman, Hall is unranked in the 2028 class, but does have nearly 20 offers to his name. Schools such as Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and several others are in the mix with Ohio State now in the fold. Sure to get a ranking boost when the time comes, this class of 2028 prospect is one the Buckeyes can spend time building a relationship with.

Emmanuel Moses (Baton Rouge, Louisiana/University Lab)

A 6-foot, 180 pound safety in the 2027 class, the Buckeyes offered Moses after a very impressive camp performance. Making some strong headway into Louisiana at the safety position thanks to current 2026 commit Blaine Bradford, this staff offering the Louisiana native before LSU certainly doesn’t hurt Ohio State’s chances.

Xavier Bala (Long Island, New York/St. Anthony’s)

The No. 354 player nationally and 26th best running back per the 247Sports Composite in the 2027 class, Bala was on-site Thursday for a camp performance and made it worth his while. Over 10 offers to his name, Carlos Locklyn adds Bala to his own list of guys to keep track of in the next cycle at his position.

Zayden Smith (Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania/Cumberland Valley)

A 6-foot-4, 200 pound athlete, Smith was another unranked 2027 prospect to see Ohio State on Thursday and he too turned heads enough to land the offer from the Buckeyes. His fourth offer to date, Ohio State joins Penn State, Syracuse, and Toledo to enter their name into the mix and more are sure to follow now that two of the bigger programs in the country are interested.

Miguel Whitley (New Orleans, Louisiana/St. Augustine)

Another Louisiana native to check out Ohio State on Thursday, Whitely was the next in line to leave with an offer in-hand after his impressive camp performance. The No. 212 player nationally and the 28th best receiver in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite, Ohio State joins nearly 20 other schools to be in the running.

Josiah Molden (West Linn, Oregon/West Linn)

The No. 142 player nationally and the 16th best cornerback in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite, Molden is one of the latest defensive backs to get Ohio State’s attention. With 15 other offers to his name, the Buckeyes join the likes of Notre Dame, Oregon, Washington, and USC to be in the hunt.

Ty Snell (Nashville, Tennessee/Lipscomb Academy)

As young of a prospect as you can get, quarterback Ty Snell impressed the Buckeyes yesterday with his performance at the one-day position camp. A class of 2029 product, Snell does not yet have a ranking due to his class status, but 10 other offers to his name shows he will be among the top signal callers in the country for his cycle when the rankings are updated.

Lukas Prock (Princeton, New Jersey/Hun School)

Another quarterback to impress the Ohio State staff on Thursday, 6-foot-2, 180 pound prospect Lukas Prock came away with the Buckeye offer. Joining the likes of Pitt and Syracuse, Ohio State getting involved here should start a domino effect for arguably the most important position in any recruiting class.

Quentin Burrell (Chicago, Illinois/Mount Carmel)

The No. 24 player nationally and sixth best receiver in the 2027 class, the Buckeyes didn’t wait any longer to show Burrell he has what it takes to play at Ohio State. Two other major targets in the mix for the Buckeyes in the 2027 cycle for the receiver spot, Hartline already has Jamier Brown committed and looks to want both Monshun Sales and now Quentin Burrell to round out the rest.

Brayden Parks (Chicago, Illinois/Brother Rice)

One more Chicago native for good measure, Ohio State also saw enough from Parks. The No. 234 player nationally and the 26th best defensive lineman in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite, the Buckeyes join nearly 35 others to have an offer extended for the 6-foot-3, 305 pound athlete.

Quick Hits​

  • One of the to tight end prospects in the current 2026 class, Illinois native Mack Sutter took the latest step in his recruitment by announcing a top four schools he is still considering. The No. 80 player nationally and sixth best at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Sutter has been no stranger to Ohio State these past few weeks, and kept the Buckeyes firmly in the mix in addition to Alabama, Illinois, and Ole Miss.

NEWS: Four-Star TE Mack Sutter is down to Alabama, Ohio State, Illinois, & Ole Miss, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’6 225 TE from Dunlap, IL will announce his Commitment June 26th

He’s ranked as a Top 100 Recruit (No. 6 TE) per the On3 Industryhttps://t.co/oE9uNJtyTr pic.twitter.com/1NI6Ky37si

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 13, 2025

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LGHL Bjork says four sports will get revenue-sharing money, OSU will keep all sports

Bjork says four sports will get revenue-sharing money, OSU will keep all sports
Matt Tamanini
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Ohio State Buckeyes Celebrate NCAA Football Championship

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All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!


For your Earholes...


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On the Gridiron


Press Coverage: Revenue Sharing, Push For Night Games Among Priorities for Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork
Andy Anders and Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Ohio State to Allocate $18M in NIL Funds to Four Sports, Commits to All 36 Teams After NCAA Settlement
Jack Diwik, The Lantern

6 takeaways from OSU AD Bjork’s press conference on House settlement
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch

Ross Bjork agrees with Ohio State fans on Big Noon: We ‘deserve some marquee night games’
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts


“We have carried the day for Big Noon there is no question about it.. we understand why we’re picked”

Ross Bjork said they did try to move the Texas game, but UT said no.

He said the contract for noon games gives team no flexibly, which is needed.

Here he is on noon games: pic.twitter.com/FU147vmivi

— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) June 12, 2025

Ohio State: Three camp observations for Buckeyes on defense
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes

Five of the Most Telling Stats from Ohio State’s College Football Playoff run
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

Most Telling Stat: Two unbelievably long and infamous streaks
Alex Frank, Land-Grant Holy Land


On the Hardwood


One question for each Ohio State player on campus as summer workouts start
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch


Outside the Shoe and Schott


Which OSU sports will receive revenue-sharing payments in 2025-26?
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Dept. of Athletics announces Center for Sports Intelligence & Strategy
Ohio State Athletics

Longtime OSU football SID Emig to retire after ‘25 season
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch

WATCH: OSU alum hits awesome eagle at U.S. Open
Nathan Hart, The Columbus Dispatch


U.S. Open qualifier Maxwell Moldovan holed out for EAGLE on Oakmont’s opening hole. pic.twitter.com/C6JliDLPYv

— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) June 12, 2025

Track & Field: Buckeye Men Conclude Day One of NCAA Outdoor Championships
Ohio State Athletics


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