Sam Thompson
Video: Sam Thompson wows once … twice … thrice in comeback
Video: Sam Thompson wows once … twice … thrice in comeback
It was all Sam Thompson and No. 24 Ohio State in the second half of Saturday night's win over Minnesota. Down 10 at halftime, the Buckeyes erupted for 46 points in the second half to run away with a 64-46 home win. How good was Thompson? He scored 16 of his 19 points, including six […]
Survey Says: Who is the Big Ten's best dunker?
Survey Says: Who is the Big Ten's best dunker?
If it?s Friday, it?s time for my survey. This week, I asked Big Ten media members who is the best dunker in the conference. A guy from Ohio State was a popular choice. [ MORE: Review and Preview: Badgers, Huskers riding streaks ] Ben Jones, StateCollege.com: Branden Dawson had some pretty impressive dunks prior to […]
Watch latest 'Journey' episode at 5 p.m. ET Sunday
Watch latest 'Journey' episode at 5 p.m. ET Sunday
This week on "The Journey: Big Ten Basketball 2014," we learn how and why Ohio State?s Shannon Scott and Sam Thompson traded places in the starting lineup and sparked the Buckeyes. Also, see why Chris Collins? most important recruiting win at Northwestern so far was keeping senior Drew Crawford in Evanston. We also explore the […]
What if the Big Ten had a dunk contest?
What if the Big Ten had a dunk contest?
The NBA recently announced six contestants who will be competing in the 2014 Slam Dunk contest during NBA All Star weekend. That got us thinking about if the Big Ten had a dunk contest. Who are some of the top dunkers in the Big Ten this year? Here is a breakdown of the six Big […]
Here are 14 hoops thoughts as we enter 2014
Here are 14 hoops thoughts as we enter 2014
The conference hoops season tips off New Year's Eve. I hope you're excited, too! Before the games really start to count, here are 14 (random) thoughts I have entering 2014. For the record, no, these thoughts are in no particular order. [ MORE: Video: Watch our top 10 nonconference dunks ] 1. As many as […]
Sam Thompson slams 2 inbound alley-oops
Sam Thompson slams 2 inbound alley-oops
Sam Thompson did it again. Twice! The Buckeyes' talented junior forward has put together quite the impressive highlight reel on eye-popping alley-oops this season. Yet somehow, opponents have yet to figure it out. Check out Thompson's two inbound alley-oops in Saturday night's 79-62 win over North Dakota State in this post. Here's the first one: […]
