Deshaun Thomas announced he will return to Ohio State next season after putting up 15.9 points and 5.4 rebounds this season.

"My family, my coaches and I looked at my future as a professional but I love being a Buckeye and want to continue my education and development as a player and as a person at Ohio State,” Thomas said in a statement released by the school. "If I do have an opportunity to play basketball professionally, I want to have an immediate impact. Working with my teammates and coaches at Ohio State will help me achieve my future goals."

Thomas was not projected as a first round pick in the June 28 draft.