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Star Ohio State Point Guard Bruce Thornton Returning for Senior Season

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.