Christoph Tilly - College Basketball News & Rumors

Leading scorer in opener Tilly notched 28 points (9-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-13 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block in Ohio State's 118-102 win over IU Indy.

Impact You may not know much about Tilly, a 7-foot, German-born big man who transferred to Ohio State after three seasons with Santa Clara. A few more performances like this, however, and you'll have no choice but to familiarize yourself with the Buckeyes' starting center. He was mightily efficient as a scorer and one rebound shy of a double-double. Tilly looks to be the centerpiece of the Buckeyes' front court.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tilly scores 28 points and Ohio State rolls over IU Indianapolis 118-102

Christoph Tilly scored 28 points in his Ohio State debut and the Buckeyes opened the season with a 118-102 victory over IU Indianapolis

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Behind Christoph Tilly, Ohio State takes down Ohio in exhibition win: takeaways Here are five immediate takeaways from Ohio State's 103-74 men's basketball exhibition win against Ohio to close the 2025-26 preseason.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Ohio State's Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel break down exhibition win vs Ohio Ohio State center Christoph Tilly (left) and forward Brandon Noel speak with reporters after a 103-74 exhibition win against Ohio on Oct. 26...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

WATCH: Ohio State incoming transfer Christoph Tilly is already balling in Columbus By the looks of some video the Ohio State basketball program shared on social media, big man Christoph Tilly could be a difference maker.

JUNE 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Where do Ohio State's incoming and outgoing transfers land in the final 247Sports rankings? Ohio State transfer signees Christoph Tilly, Brandon Noel and Gabe Cupps are all in the final 247Sports portal rankings.

APRIL 24, 2025 • DISPATCH.COM

Joining the Buckeyes Tilly has committed to Ohio State ahead of the 2025-26 season, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Tilly will make the move to the Big Ten after spending the last three seasons in the WCC with Santa Clara. The 7-foot junior, who averaged 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks across 31 starts with the Broncos this past season, will look to compete for a role with OSU this offseason.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Santa Clara after three years Tilly is in the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Tilly is coming off his most productive season in three years with Santa Clara. He averaged 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Tilly is a 7-footer that has also proven he can knock down the occasional three-pointer, which should lead to some interest.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lendeborg's 22 lead UAB over Santa Clara in NIT 88-84

Led by Yaxel Lendeborg's 22 points, the UAB Blazers defeated the Santa Clara Broncos 88-84 in the NIT

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Santa Clara makes 16 3-pointers in 101-62 win over UC Riverside in NIT

Led by Tyeree Bryan's 17 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 101-62 on Tuesday in the NIT

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Santa Clara plays UC Riverside in NIT matchup

The Santa Clara Broncos and UC Riverside Highlanders square off in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Santa Clara, UC Riverside play in NIT

The Santa Clara Broncos and UC Riverside Highlanders play in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Santa Clara wins 97-66 over Pacific

Led by Christoph Tilly's 21 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Pacific Tigers 97-66

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Starts in return Tilly (undisclosed) finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and a block in 16 minutes during Thursday's win over Loyola Marymount.

Impact Tilly returned to the lineup after a two-game absence. He's now played under 20 minutes in back-to-back appearances, as the team likely will try to ramp him back up before the conference tournament.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. St. Mary's Tilly (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's game against St. Mary's, Zack Farmer of The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast reports.

Impact Tilly will miss back-to-back games as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. The junior center will aim to be back for next week's matchup against Loyola Marymount.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Tilly (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 93-70 victory over San Diego.

Impact Tilly was held out of Saturday's contest for undisclosed reasons, marking his second missed game of the season. The 7-foot junior has been a star for the Broncos this season, averaging 12.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game through 24 contests. His next chance to return will come against St. Mary's on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tilly scores 19 in Santa Clara's 83-49 victory over Pacific

Led by Christoph Tilly's 19 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Pacific Tigers 83-49 on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to starting five Tilly (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Oregon State.

Impact Tilly was unavailable a week ago due to an apparent injury. He'll return to his usual spot in the starting unit and build off off his third 20-point game of the season his last time out against San Francisco.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at San Diego Tilly (undisclosed) did not play during Santa Clara's 81-80 win Thursday at San Diego.

Impact An undisclosed problem is why Tilly was not part of Santa Clara's starting lineup used Thursday at San Diego. Without him available, Cameran Tongue logged 11 points during his game started.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Tilly is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game at San Diego, the team announced.

Impact Tilly, who has started all 15 games this season, will come off the bench Thursday as Camaron Tongue joins the starting five. Tilly is averaging 12.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.8 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego hosts Santa Clara after Tilly's 20-point performance

Santa Clara visits the San Diego Toreros after Christoph Tilly scored 20 points in the Broncos' 97-94 overtime loss to the San Francisco Dons

JANUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Tilly scores 20 as Santa Clara knocks off UC Riverside 96-54

Led by Christoph Tilly's 20 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the UC Riverside Highlanders 96-54

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Returns to five Tilly (undisclosed) will start and play in Saturday's game against San Diego.

Impact Tilly unexpectedly missed Wednesday's 82-77 loss to Saint Mary's but will return against San Diego. The 7-foot center averages 9.4 points and 4.7 rebounds on 20.6 minutes per game this year.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tilly scores 22, Santa Clara cruises past Portland 101-86

Led by Christoph Tilly's 22 points, the Santa Clara Broncos defeated the Portland Pilots 101-86

JANUARY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Tilly (undisclosed) is good to go Saturday versus Yale, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Tilly had missed the past three games due to injury, but it appears the seven-footer will be ready to retake his spot in the frontcourt Saturday. Tilly puts up solid numbers over 18.3 minutes per game, averaging 8.3 points, 4.2 boards and 2.0 assists per contest.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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