Ohio State's star point guard is starting against Georgia despite being listed as questionable.
Bruce Thornton will play in the Buckeyes’ NIT quarterfinal after he was listed as questionable on the team's availability report Tuesday. Scotty Middleton, the Buckeyes' top wing off the bench, remains out despite returning to the team over the weekend after dealing with a family matter.
Thornton is Ohio State's leading scorer and passer on the season, picking up 15.8 points and 4.6 assists per game. He's had a rocky go with his health in the NIT, spraining his ankle against Cornell in the first round and missing the final 10 minutes of action.