With one of the key safety nets behind them out for the year, expectations are only growing that much more for Bruce Thornton and Meechie Johnson Jr.
The Buckeyes' starting backcourt tandem will be without their expected top option in relief for 2024-25 after Taison Chatman tore his ACL during summer workouts.
Beyond those difficulties, Johnson and Thornton are excited to team up after the former transferred back to Ohio State from South Carolina this offseason. The presence of the junior from Georgia was a top attraction for Johnson in returning to Columbus, he said.