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Diebler named Head Basketball Coach at Ohio State

Senior Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork today announced the hiring of Jake Diebler as head coach of the Ohio State men’s basketball program. Diebler, who becomes the 15th head coach in program history, will receive a five-year contract. “Jake Diebler possesses all of the characteristics we were seeking as we conducted a very comprehensive

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OFFICIAL: Ohio State fires Head Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann

Following-up on earlier reports from today. Ohio State has made Chris Holtmann’s dismissal official this afternoon by releasing the following statement: Gene Smith, The Ohio State University Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director, has terminated the contract of men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann effective immediately. Holtmann had four years remaining on his contract

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REPORT: Holtmann out at Ohio State

According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Chris Holtmann has been fired as the head basketball coach at Ohio State. Holtmann was in his 7th season with the Buckeyes, and had compiled a 137-86 (.614) record, including a 14-11 (4-10 Big Ten) mark this season. It has been reported that Ohio State could

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Ohio State Basketball Staff Update

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann announced staff promotions, chief among them are the promotion of Jake Diebler to associate head coach and the elevation of Mike Netti to assistant coach. “Jake has a very bright future in this profession and I’m excited about his well-earned promotion,” said Holtmann. “He has done excellent work for us since coming here

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OFFICIAL: Skinn joins Ohio State Basketball Staff

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann has announced the hiring of assistant coach Tony Skinn. Skinn comes to Columbus follow a three-year stint as an assistant at Seton Hall. “We are really excited about the addition of Tony Skinn as an assistant coach,” Holtmann said. “Tony comes highly recommended from every level – NBA, college,

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Johnson moves from Ohio State to Purdue

Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter has announced that Terry Johnson will join the Boilermaker coaching staff. Johnson comes to Purdue after a successful stint as an assistant coach at Ohio State. In his four years at Ohio State, Johnson has helped transform the Buckeyes into a national power on the court while serving as an outstanding

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Big Ten Dirt…

A few things out of the Big Ten… Maryland Director of Basketball Operations Nima Omidvar will depart Mark Turgeon’s staff to become an assistant coach at South Alabama. This move was first reported by InsideMDSports.com. Omidvar had been on the Terps staff since 2014, and was the video coordinator at NC State before that. Current

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