Former Ohio State basketball star DeShaun Thomas trolls the NCAA
DeShaun Thomas, a former Ohio State basketball player, recently made a humorous post about returning to college basketball. His announcement poked fun at the NCAA's eligibility rules, which have allowed some players to exploit loopholes. Thomas, who last played for Ohio State in 2013, joked about using his remaining eligibility to play again after a successful professional career in Europe.
- ▪DeShaun Thomas played for Ohio State from 2010 to 2013 and was a standout player.
- ▪He left college with one year of eligibility remaining but did not make it to the NBA.
- ▪Thomas's recent post humorously suggested he would return to Ohio State, highlighting the confusion around NCAA eligibility rules.
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