Houston Rockets Select Ohio State Guard Bruce Thornton in 2026 NBA Draft | His Legacy, Story, Scouting Report, and why Rockets Fans Will LOVE Him
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The episode discusses the Houston Rockets' selection of Bruce Thornton in the 2026 NBA Draft and his journey at Ohio State.
The Houston Rockets selected Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton with the 31st overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday evening. Today's show covers the pick and Thornton's story. To start, Buckeye fans get one last chance to reminisce on Thornton, as we dive into his year-by-year story at Ohio State, including several ups and downs and tumult. Then, hear Thornton's scouting report, including how he projects in the NBA, his play style, and more. To close the show, Tim shares why Bruce Thornton is so special to Ohio State and why Rockets fans will love him. FREE source for Ohio State basketball news: viewsfromtheschottpodcast.substack.com FREE WEEK TRIAL TO INSIDER CHAT: http://viewsfromtheschottpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?coupon=3adfbfde Find us on Twitter: @TheSchottPod ... Find us on Instagram: @TheSchottPod ... Subscribe on YouTube: @ViewsFromTheSchottPodcast For sponsorship opportunities: viewsfromtheschott@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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