Ohio State men's basketball excels on Puerto Rico trip against pro teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Ohio State men's basketball team recently completed an international trip to Puerto Rico, securing victories over two professional teams by a combined total of 78 points. Player performances were notable, particularly from Anthony Thompson, who averaged 13.5 points and 6.5 rebounds across the two games, while Justin Pippen averaged 13 points and contributed significantly in assists. The competition level was lower than what they will face in the upcoming Big Ten season, but the experience provided valuable game time before they resume training for fall classes. As the team prepares for the season, they will have limited recruiting opportunities until mid-August.
- •Ohio State won both games in Puerto Rico by a total of 78 points.
- •Anthony Thompson averaged 13.5 points and 13 rebounds in the two games.
- •Justin Pippen averaged 13 points and 4.5 assists during the trip.
- •The team will report back to campus by August 23 for fall preparations.
- •Ohio State's men's basketball is in a recruiting dead period until August 19.
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