Devin Royal - College Basketball News & Rumors

Inactive Sunday Royal (illness) did not play during Sunday's 66-60 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Royal was previously announced to not be in the starting lineup and was downgraded to out prior to tip-off. The 6-foot-6 junior has been a star for the Buckeyes in his third season, averaging 14 points and 5.6 rebounds per game across 25 contests. His next chance to return will come against Iowa on Wednesday.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not starting at Michigan State Royal (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game at Michigan State, Adam Jardy of The Columbus Dispatch reports.

Impact Royal's absence from the starting lineup makes it very likely that he'll now be inactive for the afternoon matchup in East Lansing. If the 6-foot-6 forward is unable to play, his next chance to see the court will be this Wednesday at Iowa. Senior Puff Johnson is getting the start in Royal's place.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at MSU Royal (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's game at Michigan State.

Impact Royal hasn't missed a game since November and showed no signs of an injury in the Buckeyes' Tuesday win over the Badgers, so this designation comes as a bit of a surprise. Still, the starting forward is set to go through pregame warmups, and his status should be determined after that. He's averaging 14.0 points and 5.6 rebounds on 32.4 minutes per game this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Explodes vs. Badgers Royal ended Tuesday's 86-69 win over Wisconsin with 25 points (10-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes.

Impact Royal led the Buckeyes in scoring as Ohio State picked up a huge win over Wisconsin Tuesday night. The wing's 25 points were a season high, and he took matters into his own hands offensively, going 10-of-17 from the field, both of which (made shots and shot attempts) are tops on the season for Royal. He'll look to stay hot Sunday at Michigan State.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State upends No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69

Bruce Thornton scored 27 points and Devin Royal added 25 for Ohio State as the Buckeyes knocked off No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Thornton's 21 points lead Ohio State over USC 89-82

Bruce Thornton scored 21 points and hit two late throws to help Ohio State secure an 89-82 win over USC on Wednesday

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Ohio State hosts Arenas and USC

USC visits the Ohio State Buckeyes after Alijah Arenas scored 24 points in the Trojans' 77-75 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Solid output in loss Royal closed with 15 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 82-61 loss to Michigan.

Impact Royal had another solid game for the Buckeyes, but it simply wasn't enough to pull off an upset of this magnitude against a team like Michigan. The forward is having a strong season, averaging 13.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists, but notably, his three-point shot has fallen off as of late; he's just 2-of-20 from downtown in his last six games.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combine for 43 to carry Wisconsin to 92-82 win over Ohio State

Wisconsin’s high-scoring backcourt of Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for 43 points, Austin Rapp carried the Badgers early with five first-half 3-pointers and the Badgers bea...

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Starting in Madison Royal is part of Ohio State's starting five against Wisconsin on Saturday.

Impact Royal was a question mark to face the Badgers, but the junior forward will be available and get the start. He averages 13.9 points and 5.7 rebounds for the Buckeyes this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Badgers Royal (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Wisconsin.

Impact Royal has been a regular starter for the Buckeyes this season and has been in the first unit in every game so far. Not having him in the lineup would be massive for Ohio State, as Royal is averaging 13.9 points per game this season across 19 contests.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with 14 in win Royal racked up 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 35 minutes during Monday's 84-78 win over Penn State.

Impact Royal was held to four points on 2-of-8 shooting in the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan, snapping a streak of 14 straight games with double digit points, but the junior wing bounced back in the win over Penn State with a clean 14 points on eight shots. He was somewhat quiet on the glass with just three rebounds, but Ohio State still got in the victory column and that looks to be an outlier for Royal, who averages 13.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley Jr. scores 25 to lead Ohio State over Penn State 84-78

John Mobley Jr. scored 25 points to help Ohio State hold off Penn State 84-78

JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

John Mobley Jr. scores 26 and Bruce Thornton adds 23 to help Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in OT

John Mobley Jr. scored 26 points and made five 3-pointers, Bruce Thornton had 23 points, seven rebounds and four steals, and Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in overtime

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Mobley Jr.'s 28 points push Ohio State over UCLA 86-74

John Mobley Jr. scored 28 points and knocked down a career-high six 3-pointers as Ohio State pulled away in the second half for an 86-74 win over UCLA on Saturday

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Zoom Diallo, Hannes Steinbach lead Washington to 81-74 victory over Ohio State

Zoom Diallo had 22 points and Hannes Steinbach scored 21 to lead Washington to an 81-74 victory over Ohio State

JANUARY 12 • Associated Press

Ohio State takes road win streak into matchup with Washington

Ohio State will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Buckeyes play Washington

JANUARY 11 • Associated Press

All 5 Ohio State starters score in double figures in 72-62 win over Oregon

All five of Ohio State’s starters scored in double figures on Thursday in a 72-62 win over Oregon

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Mobley leads Ohio State against Oregon after 22-point game

Ohio State takes on the Oregon Ducks after John Mobley Jr. scored 22 points in the Buckeyes' 72-69 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Strong outing not enough Royal closed Monday's 72-69 loss to Nebraska with 14 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes.

Impact Royal had yet another strong performance for the Buckeyes, but it wasn't enough to beat Nebraska, who look like destiny's team a week into 2026. The junior forward has his double-digit points in 10 straight games for the Buckeyes, and though he's been cold from distance in his last three outings, hitting just 1-of-9 shots, he's shooting a carer-best 35.6 percent from beyond the arc this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 Nebraska Avoids 1st Loss After Furious Late Rally in Win vs. Ohio State

No. 10 Nebraska, with help from a standout effort by Braden Frager off the bench, hung on late to beat surging Ohio State and extend the bes...

JANUARY 6 • FOX SPORTS

No. 10 Nebraska Avoids 1st Loss After Furious Late Rally in Win vs. Ohio State

Bruce Thornton Moves Up Ohio State Scoring List in Victory Over Rutgers

The Buckeyes senior is inching closer to Jim Jackson in the program's record books following a 20-point double-double against the Scarlet Kn...

JANUARY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Bruce Thornton Moves Up Ohio State Scoring List in Victory Over Rutgers

John Mobley Jr., Bruce Thornton help Ohio State cruise past Grambling 89-63

John Mobley Jr. had 20 points and Bruce Thornton scored 18 to propel Ohio State to an 89-63 victory over Grambling

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Brandon Noel finds Devin Royal for SLAM dunk, extending Ohio State's lead over Grambling State

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Seth Trimble returns to lead No. 12 North Carolina past Ohio State 71-70

Henri Veesaar dunked in the winning basket with 7.2 seconds remaining off an impromptu pass from stumbling Seth Trimble, and No. 12 North Carolina held off Ohio State 71-70

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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Ohio State upends No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69

Thornton's 21 points lead Ohio State over USC 89-82

Ohio State hosts Arenas and USC

Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combine for 43 to carry Wisconsin to 92-82 win over Ohio State

John Mobley Jr. scores 25 to lead Ohio State over Penn State 84-78

John Mobley Jr. scores 26 and Bruce Thornton adds 23 to help Ohio State beat Minnesota 82-74 in OT

Mobley Jr.'s 28 points push Ohio State over UCLA 86-74

Zoom Diallo, Hannes Steinbach lead Washington to 81-74 victory over Ohio State

Ohio State takes road win streak into matchup with Washington

All 5 Ohio State starters score in double figures in 72-62 win over Oregon

Mobley leads Ohio State against Oregon after 22-point game

No. 10 Nebraska Avoids 1st Loss After Furious Late Rally in Win vs. Ohio State

Bruce Thornton Moves Up Ohio State Scoring List in Victory Over Rutgers

John Mobley Jr., Bruce Thornton help Ohio State cruise past Grambling 89-63

Brandon Noel finds Devin Royal for SLAM dunk, extending Ohio State's lead over Grambling State

Seth Trimble returns to lead No. 12 North Carolina past Ohio State 71-70