One of the few bright spots from a disastrous 2022-23 campaign, Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton is a chief reason to be optimistic about the Buckeyes' future.
Thornton hit a wall as the calendar flipped to 2023, reaching double figures just one time in 10 games spanning January 1 to February 2 and only four times in 15 games from the new year through February 19. Shooting a weak 38% from the floor, Thornton averaged just 7.4 points during the meaty stretch.
Thornton's increased shooting accuracy came even as he attempted more shots from three-point range - launching 4.3 per night over the final eight games while attempting a more modest 2.9 threes per outing during the first 27 contests.The increase in three-point attempts didn't mean he simply stood around the edges of the offense either as his free throw attempts per game doubled over the final eight matchups compared to the previous 27 games .
Despite looking to score more frequently during his streak, Thornton also valued the ball at a better rate as his assists and turnovers yielded a better ratio than during the first 27 contests when he averaged 2.5 assists and 1.4 turnovers. He was certainly at his best in the Big Ten Tournament in this regard as he racked up 15 assists without a turnover in the final three games.
All in, Thornton averaged 16.4 points during the eight-game burst after tallying 8.9 points per night across the first 27 games.
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