Thad Matta Honors David Lighty
Ohio State’s David Lighty has played on the team for over four years, competing alongside NBA first-round picks like Greg Oden, Mike Conley, Jr. and Evan Turner. Until now, he has not gotten much public credit for his contributions, but this past Sunday everything changed. Prior to this week, Thad Matta had never awarded a player with the game ball. “I got 111 wins, so he gave me the game ball!” Lighty explained. With the Buckeye’s victory over Minnesota, Lighty earned his 111th career win, breaking the OSU record.
Lighty’s fellow guard Jon Diebler explained that Lighty contributes greatly to the game by making his teammates better. “He may not average the most points, the most rebounds, the most assists or steals, but he’s a guy who we have to have on the court just because of all the intangibles that he brings.” Matta added that it is very fitting that a player of Lighty’s nature now has more wins than any other player in school. “The things that he has brought to this program, all the intangibles that he brings to the program… He’s definitely one of my all-times favorites that I’ve coached, anywhere.”