Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Jake Diebler has announced the hiring of assistant coach Luke Simons. Simons joins the program with eight years of collegiate experience and another seven of international experience. “I’m excited to welcome Luke as he’s going to be a great addition to our staff,” Diebler said. “He has the ability
Veteran assistant Walker added to Ohio State Basketball Staff
Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler has announced another addition to his staff in veteran assistant Jamall Walker. Walker joins the program as an assistant coach. “I could not be more happy to welcome Jamall and his family to the Ohio State basketball family,” Diebler said. “Jamall’s recruiting success, his experience in the Big Ten
OFFICIAL: Diebler adds Dave Dickerson to Ohio State Basketball Staff
Following up on an earlier report…the hiring of Dave Dickerson at Ohio State is now official. Here’s the statement from Jake Diebler and Ohio State: Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Jake Diebler announced today that veteran coach Dave Dickerson has joined his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Dickerson returns to Ohio State after
USC Upstate’s Dickerson set to join Ohio State Basketball staff
Earlier today I teased this move on X. I can now confirm it… USC Upstate head basketball coach Dave Dickerson will be added to Jake Diebler’s staff at Ohio State. Dickerson, who had previously served as the associate head coach for the Buckeyes from 2010-17, has been at Upstate for the past six seasons. The
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
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
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
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
REPORT: Ohio State assistant set to take over at Illinois State
According to a report today by CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, Ohio State assistant coach Ryan Pedon will be named as the next head coach at Illinois State. Pedon has been on Chris Holtmann’s staff at OSU for the past five years, and also spent two seasons with him at Butler before that. Pedon has also
New Mexico’s Pitino, Ohio State’s Holtmann become latest coaches to miss games due to COVID
Two more D1 head coaches are missing games this weekend due to COVID protocols. New Mexico’s Richard Pitino missed yesterday’s game vs Utah State. The Albuquerque Journal reported that Pitino took a COVID test independent of the team once he started feeling symptoms. He had been with the team as recently as Friday. Assistant coach Eric
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,
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