Scoring 64 points in two games is more than worthy of recognition. Bruce Thornton received his recognition on Monday.
Following a 26-point outing in Ohio State's basketball season-opener against IU Indy on Nov. 3 and a career-high 38 points against Purdue Fort Wayne on Nov. 7, Thornton has been named co-Big Ten Player of the Week alongside Indiana forward Tucker DeVries.
It wasn't just the volume of Thornton's scoring in the season's first week; it was his efficiency. The senior and first-ever four-time captain in Buckeye hoops history shot a combined 21-of-27 (77.8%) from the field in the two contests and 7-of-12 from 3-point range (58.