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See a couple NBA draft projections for Bruce Thornton:
1. https://www.si.com/nba/draft/prospect-profiles/nba-draft-scouting-report-ohio-state-bruce-thornton
The year-over-year scoring production has increased for Thornton, which is a function of vastly improved efficiency rather than just taking more shots. He’s found ways to generate the shots he likes to convert at a high rate on all three levels. Thornton has emerged as a lethal 3-point shooting threat on high volume, which has taken his offensive game to a new level.
Thornton has natural lead guard instincts with the passing numbers to back it up. He can play either guard spot moving forward, but he likely will be a reserve point guard at the NBA level, given his height. He takes good care of the ball and is good in the pick-and-roll, which will be valuable to NBA teams. He’s a good offensive engine as a scorer or facilitator. Thornton is also a solid rebounder for a guard. He has a nose for the ball and is overall just a smart player who identifies every way he can impact winning.
At the point of attack, Thornton is a good on-ball defender who plays with physicality on that end. He plays with a high level of intensity and is disruptive in several ways. He’s a pest on that end and finds ways to be impactful despite his lack of height. He won’t be the most versatile defender at the next level, but he should be just fine against NBA guards.
Thornton is a former top-50, four-star recruit who has lived up to the hype he has entering the Ohio State program. He doesn’t have star upside, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him end up being a quality backup point guard in the NBA for many years.
2. https://nbadraftroom.com/bruce-thornton/
Has a thick, strong frame which allows him to hold his own against 1’s and 2’s despite not having great height. A very pesky on ball defender who plays low and gets under the ball handler.
Plays with his head up and is always looking to set up an open shot. Has a lot of patience with the ball and doesn’t get rushed. A crafty pick and roll operator.
Thornton isn’t a high volume shooter but is very efficient with his looks and gets his offense within the flow of the game.
“Both of ours goal for him is to play his way into the NBA,” Diebler said Monday. “I hope that by the end of the season he will have done enough to do that. We want that for him, but the one thing about him and one thing that makes him such a good player is he focuses on the here and now and he goes hard every single day he steps between the lines.
“He takes care of himself at a high level. That’s where the focus has been, but make no mistake, we’re aligned in what our goals were for him personally going into this season. I think he’s taken a step forward from where he was last year in that regard.”
Just sayin':
1) OK, I haven't seen Bruce listed on any "Mock" 2025 NBA draft lists.
www.si.com
2) Re: "He doesn’t have star upside, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him end up being a quality backup point guard in the NBA for many years."
I'll say a) if he has a chance to improve his game to possibly be a 1st round pick (i. e. more money with a guaranteed multi year contract, he should return for his Senior year or b) if he has hit his maximum potential (with virtually no chance of ever being a 1st round draft pick), he might as well declare for the draft.
3) Who thinks that there is chance that he'll be back for his Senior year?
1. https://www.si.com/nba/draft/prospect-profiles/nba-draft-scouting-report-ohio-state-bruce-thornton
Prospect Profile
Thornton is an Ohio State guard who is playing in his third collegiate season and is having a great campaign. He’s not the tallest player, but his feel and strong frame make up for it. He plays with so much toughness and competitive fire, which is contagious as he elevates his teammates.The year-over-year scoring production has increased for Thornton, which is a function of vastly improved efficiency rather than just taking more shots. He’s found ways to generate the shots he likes to convert at a high rate on all three levels. Thornton has emerged as a lethal 3-point shooting threat on high volume, which has taken his offensive game to a new level.
Thornton has natural lead guard instincts with the passing numbers to back it up. He can play either guard spot moving forward, but he likely will be a reserve point guard at the NBA level, given his height. He takes good care of the ball and is good in the pick-and-roll, which will be valuable to NBA teams. He’s a good offensive engine as a scorer or facilitator. Thornton is also a solid rebounder for a guard. He has a nose for the ball and is overall just a smart player who identifies every way he can impact winning.
At the point of attack, Thornton is a good on-ball defender who plays with physicality on that end. He plays with a high level of intensity and is disruptive in several ways. He’s a pest on that end and finds ways to be impactful despite his lack of height. He won’t be the most versatile defender at the next level, but he should be just fine against NBA guards.
Thornton is a former top-50, four-star recruit who has lived up to the hype he has entering the Ohio State program. He doesn’t have star upside, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see him end up being a quality backup point guard in the NBA for many years.
Draft Projection
Potential Second-Round Pick in 2025 NBA Draft.2. https://nbadraftroom.com/bruce-thornton/
Draft Notes
Bruce Thornton is a tough, hard-nosed point guard who plays a balanced offensive game and competes on both ends.Has a thick, strong frame which allows him to hold his own against 1’s and 2’s despite not having great height. A very pesky on ball defender who plays low and gets under the ball handler.
Plays with his head up and is always looking to set up an open shot. Has a lot of patience with the ball and doesn’t get rushed. A crafty pick and roll operator.
Thornton isn’t a high volume shooter but is very efficient with his looks and gets his offense within the flow of the game.
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Draft Projection
possible second round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
As Ohio State honors seniors vs Nebraska, Bruce Thornton closing out third impactful season
Bruce Thornton has been a high-level contributor for three years at Ohio State, but will he celebrate a senior day with the Buckeyes?
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As Ohio State honors seniors vs Nebraska, Bruce Thornton closing out third impactful season
- Bruce Thornton has solidified as a captain and primary contributor during his three years at Ohio State.
- When the Buckeyes host Nebraska on senior day, Thornton will not be among the group of honorees.
- If Bruce Thornton stays at Ohio State for a fourth year, he will have an opportunity to set some significant school records.
“Both of ours goal for him is to play his way into the NBA,” Diebler said Monday. “I hope that by the end of the season he will have done enough to do that. We want that for him, but the one thing about him and one thing that makes him such a good player is he focuses on the here and now and he goes hard every single day he steps between the lines.
“He takes care of himself at a high level. That’s where the focus has been, but make no mistake, we’re aligned in what our goals were for him personally going into this season. I think he’s taken a step forward from where he was last year in that regard.”
Just sayin':
1) OK, I haven't seen Bruce listed on any "Mock" 2025 NBA draft lists.
2025 2nd Round - NBA Draft Room
The 2025 NBA Mock Draft features the top players in the 2024 recruiting class. This is a running list that will be updated as new info comes
nbadraftroom.com
NBA Mock Draft - NBADraft.net
Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits.
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I'll say a) if he has a chance to improve his game to possibly be a 1st round pick (i. e. more money with a guaranteed multi year contract, he should return for his Senior year or b) if he has hit his maximum potential (with virtually no chance of ever being a 1st round draft pick), he might as well declare for the draft.
3) Who thinks that there is chance that he'll be back for his Senior year?
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Ohio State Guard Bruce Thornton Named Second-Team All-Big Ten by Coaches, Media
Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton picked up second-team All-Big Ten honors from the conference's coaches and media on Tuesday.
Ohio State Guard Bruce Thornton Named Second-Team All-Big Ten by Coaches, Media
For the first time in three seasons, Ohio State has at least a second-team All-Big Ten performer.
On Tuesday, the conference announced that Buckeye guard Bruce Thornton is a second-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and media.
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Ohio State figures to have three-year starting point guard Bruce Thornton back for 2025-26. Cupps could serve as his backup and also play alongside Thornton, allowing Thornton to log a few minutes at shooting guard. Shooting guard John Mobley Jr. is also due back for his sophomore year. Cupps redshirted this past season due to injury and would have three years of eligibility left.
Just sayin: I sure hope that is more than just "wishful thinking" (i.e. they actually have some "inside knowledge").
Ohio State figures to have three-year starting point guard Bruce Thornton back for 2025-26. Cupps could serve as his backup and also play alongside Thornton, allowing Thornton to log a few minutes at shooting guard. Shooting guard John Mobley Jr. is also due back for his sophomore year. Cupps redshirted this past season due to injury and would have three years of eligibility left.
Just sayin: I sure hope that is more than just "wishful thinking" (i.e. they actually have some "inside knowledge").
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Ohio State Star Bruce Thornton Expected to Return for Senior Season After Exploring NBA Draft
By Andy Anders on April 3, 2025 at 8:26 am @andyanders55
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Bruce Thornton has wanted nothing more throughout his college basketball career than to win games at the highest level. With one year of eligibility left, he believes Ohio State is capable of that.
Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler announced on 97.1 The Fan's Morning Juice that Thornton plans to test the NBA waters but is expected to return for his senior season in Columbus.
"He's gonna go through the NBA draft process, which I'm really excited for him to go through and get feedback," Diebler said. "If he can stay in and be an NBA player, great, because I think he is an NBA player. Maybe he's not yet, and if he's not, he's gonna come back to Ohio State. That's something that should be celebrated. It says something about what we have going here. Someone in today's landscape who is gonna be a Buckeye. We have a saying in our program: 'Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye.' Who better lives that out than Bruce?"
Almost certain to be the first four-time captain in school history after he held a captaincy each of his first three Ohio State seasons, Thornton has started since his first game donning the scarlet and gray as a freshman. With a career assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly four to one and 14.6 career points per game, he had his best season yet in 2024-25, collecting 17.7 points and 4.6 assists per contest. He took home second-team All-Big Ten honors for his efforts.
Thornton stands 21st on Ohio State's all-time scoring list with 1,487 points and 10th all-time in assists with 408. Having recorded at least 148 assists each of the last two seasons, he can reach third in dimes all-time with another 121 in 2025-26 and second if he posts a career-high 172.
With fellow starting guard John Mobley Jr. also announcing his return, the Buckeyes will return their full starting backcourt for Jake Diebler's pivotal second season as head coach. Redshirt sophomore Indiana transfer Gabe Cupps, redshirt sophomore Taison Chatman and incoming freshman Dorian Jones are currently set to round out the depth chart in Ohio State's backcourt.
Ohio State Star Bruce Thornton Expected to Return for Senior Season After Exploring NBA Draft
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler announces that guard Bruce Thornton will go through the NBA draft process but is expected to return for his senior season with the Buckeyes.
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DZ83CK
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I'm not so sure why he's so confident Bruce will be back, but obviously he knows more than we do. I guess for Bruce, perhaps NIL is looking like the better financial choice for next year. Get that 4th year at OSU, it may well pay better than being a second round pick or UDFA.Ohio State Star Bruce Thornton Expected to Return for Senior Season After Exploring NBA Draft
By Andy Anders on April 3, 2025 at 8:26 am @andyanders55
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Bruce Thornton has wanted nothing more throughout his college basketball career than to win games at the highest level. With one year of eligibility left, he believes Ohio State is capable of that.
Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler announced on 97.1 The Fan's Morning Juice that Thornton plans to test the NBA waters but is expected to return for his senior season in Columbus.
"He's gonna go through the NBA draft process, which I'm really excited for him to go through and get feedback," Diebler said. "If he can stay in and be an NBA player, great, because I think he is an NBA player. Maybe he's not yet, and if he's not, he's gonna come back to Ohio State. That's something that should be celebrated. It says something about what we have going here. Someone in today's landscape who is gonna be a Buckeye. We have a saying in our program: 'Once a Buckeye, always a Buckeye.' Who better lives that out than Bruce?"
Almost certain to be the first four-time captain in school history after he held a captaincy each of his first three Ohio State seasons, Thornton has started since his first game donning the scarlet and gray as a freshman. With a career assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly four to one and 14.6 career points per game, he had his best season yet in 2024-25, collecting 17.7 points and 4.6 assists per contest. He took home second-team All-Big Ten honors for his efforts.
Thornton stands 21st on Ohio State's all-time scoring list with 1,487 points and 10th all-time in assists with 408. Having recorded at least 148 assists each of the last two seasons, he can reach third in dimes all-time with another 121 in 2025-26 and second if he posts a career-high 172.
With fellow starting guard John Mobley Jr. also announcing his return, the Buckeyes will return their full starting backcourt for Jake Diebler's pivotal second season as head coach. Redshirt sophomore Indiana transfer Gabe Cupps, redshirt sophomore Taison Chatman and incoming freshman Dorian Jones are currently set to round out the depth chart in Ohio State's backcourt.
Ohio State Star Bruce Thornton Expected to Return for Senior Season After Exploring NBA Draft
Ohio State coach Jake Diebler announces that guard Bruce Thornton will go through the NBA draft process but is expected to return for his senior season with the Buckeyes.www.elevenwarriors.com
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Heck yeah! As ambivalent as I am about the program right now, Bruce seems like a really good dude and pretty darn solid player.
Get this man some help, Diebs!
Get this man some help, Diebs!
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DZ83CK
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Clearly we're in a new era of college basketball. In recent years before NIL, a player like Bruce who plays 3 years in college, develops his game to the fullest, and has a chance of being drafted in the second round would be as good as gone. This is certainly an example of NIL helping incentivize a star player to return to college. I'm glad for Bruce that he has this option to make the most out of his college experience ... and to echo Fungo, let's build the best team around him so he can go out with a bang.
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In a world of constant movement, Bruce Thornton should be celebrated
This is an age where it is easy for players to move schools and change their situation, and that is especially true for Bruce Thornton. Thornton has never played in an NCAA Tournament game in three years as a Buckeye, and has had two head coaches. However, Thornton has been the top performer and consistent with Ohio State for all three years despite others letting him down.It would have been easy for Thornton to transfer to a top program (he could have transferred almost anywhere he wanted to) and into a better situation. Still, he is committed to helping Ohio State get back to the NCAA Tournament and become a consistent contender in the conference.
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