TOP HEADLINE: Bruce Thornton has been named to the Bob Cousy Award watch list, dubbing him as one of the NCAA’s top-20 point guards to watch for ahead of the 2024-25 season. The award is named after Cousy — a 2006 College Basketball Hall of Fame and 1971 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee — and annually honors the top point guard in Division I men’s college basketball. Thornton, a junior guard, led the Buckeyes in 2024 with 15.7 points, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals per game, earning All-Big Ten Third Team honors. ADDITIONAL STORY available to read on thelantern.com —————————————————————————————📸 Junior guard Bruce Thornton speaks to the media on Oct. 8. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor 📸 Senior defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) and linebacker Cody Simon (0) lead the Buckeyes onto the field to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium Saturday. Credit: Samantha Harden | Arts & Life Editor