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Ohio State Basketball: Bruce Thornton Signs Rookie Contract with Houston Rockets

Jan 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) celebrates a ally with Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

July 8, 2026

Former Ohio State basketball point guard Bruce Thornton has agreed to terms on a rookie contract with the Houston Rockets. Former Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton has signed a four-year, $9.3 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 22-year-old spent four seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes before being selected with the 31st overall pick by the New York Knicks. Thornton was then…

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Breaking: Ohio State All-Time Leading Scorer Bruce Thornton Selected 31st Overall by Houston Rockets

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) defends Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images

June 24, 2026

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The Ohio State Buckeyes’ all-time leading scorer, Bruce Thornton, has been selected by the Houston Rockets at No. 31 overall in the NBA Draft. Brooklyn, NY – The Buckeyes’ all-time leading scorer has officially been selected into the National Basketball Association by the Houston Rockets. The Rockets had to make a trade with the New York Knicks for the 31st pick to select Thornton. This makes Thornton the first Buckeye…

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Ohio State Basketball: 5-Star Guard LJ Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Ready to Join Buckeyes

June 15, 2026

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BOOM! 5-Star guard LJ Smith will reclassify to the 2026 recruiting class and join the Ohio State basketball team for the upcoming season. The Buckeyes now have two 5-star recruits in the same class since 2008, as former 2027 recruit LJ Smith has announced his decision to reclassify and join the team for this season. BREAKING: Five-star guard LJ Smith is reclassifying from 2027 to 2026, multiple sources tell VFTSP….

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Ohio State Basketball: Former Buckeye Great William Burford Back with Scarlet and Gray

June 4, 2026

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Former Ohio State great William Buford is back with the Buckeyes as he joins Coach Diebler’s coaching staff for the 2026 season. William Buford is no stranger to basketball, the state of Ohio, or Ohio State. The former Buckeye started his playing career at Libbey High School in Toledo, Ohio, where it was immediately evident that he knew the sport well. He was one of the many Buckeyes to be…

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Rounds Out Staff for 2026, Adds Former Buckeye Legend

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June 1, 2026

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Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler officially completes his staff heading into a pivotal 2026 season, adding a former Buckeye legend. Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler has completed his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, adding assistant coach Mike Wells, strength and conditioning coach Dave Richardson, and program analyst William Buford. He has also promoted Jamall Walker to associate head coach. Buford, a prolific scorer who was…

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Ohio State Basketball: How John Mobley Jr.’s Return to Impacts the Buckeyes

Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

May 19, 2026

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Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. will return to the basketball team in 2026 after removing his name from NBA Draft consideration, the team announced on social media. The Buckeyes received a much-needed boost to their starting lineup when the team announced on social media that junior G John Mobley Jr. is returning to Ohio State. Mobley had previously declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Mobley…

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BOOM: Ohio State Lands Duquense Standout Shooting Guard Jimmie Williams

April 18, 2026

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Jake Diebler adds crucial versatility and experience to what will be a deep backcourt for Ohio State Ohio State lands a very solid all-around guard in Jimmie Williams from Duquesne. Jimmie is from Solon, Ohio and started his collegiate career at Wallace State Community College in Alabama where he averaged 22.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 5 APG in 2023. He then transferred to South Florida in 2024 where he played…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Guard Taison Chatman To Enter Transfer Portal

Jan 26, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taison Chatman (3) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

April 5, 2026

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Ohio State guard Taison Chatman to enter the NCAA transfer portal after three seasons, becoming the fourth Buckeye to exit the program. Ohio State guard Taison Chatman will enter the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday, April 7th, after three seasons with the team, according to multiple sources. The Silver Bulletin has also independently confirmed the news. BREAKING: Ohio State guard Taison Chatman will enter the transfer portal, he tells VFTSP….

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Guard Gabe Cupps to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Gabe Cupps (4) dribbles the ball against Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) in the second half of the NCAA game at Value City Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

April 5, 2026

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Ohio State Basketball: Guard Gabe Cupps will become the third Buckeye to enter the NCAA transfer portal when it opens on April 7th. Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps makes rumors official and will enter the transfer portal after a turbulent season with the Buckeyes. On3 Sports first reported the news. Hailing from Centerville, Ohio, he began his career with Indiana. Cupps then made his way to Columbus in 2025 after…

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Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Forward Colin White to Enter Transfer Portal

April 4, 2026

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Ohio State Basketball forward Colin White will enter the transfer portal after two seasons with the Buckeyes. Travis Branham of 247Sports first reported this news. White will have two seasons of eligibility remaining. The Ohio native averaged 0.9 points, 0.4 assists, and 1.0 rebounds while shooting 39.3% from the field. Ohio State wing Colin White will enter the transfer portal, a source tell @247Sports. Ohio native that was a former three-star…

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