Ohio State star Bruce Thornton declares return for 2024-25 season
COLUMBUS — Bruce Thornton is coming back. The Ohio State star point guard and two-time captain announced his return for the 2024-25 season Tuesday. Buckeyes center Felix Okpara revealed Monday he’s returning to the program, too, rather than entering the transfer portal. Thornton and Okpara are part of 2022 Ohio State recruiting class that ranked eighth nationally, according to the On3 Industry Ranking. So is guard Roddy Gayle Jr., who has yet to indicate his plans for next season. Wing Brice Sensabaugh — a first-round NBA Draft pick of the Utah Jazz last year — and guard Bowen Hardman — who hi...