Butler’s Chris Holtmann was a name that was mentioned throughout the Ohio State search to replace Thad Matta, though it was rarely at the top of the discussion. Names like Brad Stevens, Sean Miller, and Billy Donovan echoed back and forth over the canyon, while mentions of Chris Holtmann rarely found themselves bouncing back.
For the second time in as many nights, ESPN is reporting that Ohio State has a favorite for its vacant head coaching position for the men’s basketball program. Wednesday night, it was Creighton’s Greg McDermott, who was reported to have been offered the job, but would later make a statement that he wasn’t going anywhere.
“Don’t worry, Gene Smith has a plan,” you were told. Nobody would fire Thad Matta after a single conversation without having somebody waiting to swoop in and save the Ohio State men’s basketball program. That would be crazy. You read the names. Billy Donovan! Brad Stevens! Sean Miller! Jay Wright! Get that trophy polish ready, boys. And get to sanding…
Thad Matta is no longer Ohio State men’s basketball coach, but the legacy that he left behind will remain forever. Matta coached 11 First-Team All-Big Ten selections, several First-Team All-Americans, and even a National Player of the Year in Evan Turner. There are other players who will always be remembered as well. The Buckeyes over the last 13 years created some…
One day after Ohio State fired head coach Thad Matta, 3-star swingman Justin Ahrens decommitted from the Buckeyes. Ahrens, a 2018 prospect from Versailles, Ohio, committed to Ohio State back in August, just days after receiving a bit of a surprise offer from Matta. He announced his decommitment via Twitter.
