Bruce Thornton
Created on 3/15/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215
College: Ohio State
Classification: Senior
Birthdate: 9/14/2003
2026 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 47
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2026 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 31 by the New York Knicks
(Rights traded to the Houston Rockets)
Pros:
Solid shooter
Fairly solid scorer off the dribble
Adequate rebounder for his size
Solid playmaker
Above average athlete
Cons:
May lack an elite first step off the dribble
Can be undisciplined defensively
May not be an elite athlete
May be a bit undersized for his position
Summary:
Bruce Thornton is a strong, mobile point guard that played college basketball for Ohio State. He is a versatile playmaker that can score the basketball in a variety of ways, but he will need to improve his defense. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Games Scouted:
2/5/23 Ohio State vs. Michigan
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