Ohio State Basketball: 9 Candidates to Replace Chris Holtmann as Head Coach

Ohio State parts ways with head coach Chris Holtmann after lack of success, potential candidates for the job being examined.

Ohio State has recently announced that they are parting ways with head coach Chris Holtmann after nearly seven seasons. This decision comes after a lack of success in recent years, leading to the firing of the Lexington native, who was hired as head coach back in 2017.

Holtmann's basketball career began in college, where he played at Brescia and Taylor, becoming teammates with future collegiate coach John Groce at the latter. He then worked as an assistant at his alma mater before starting his D1 coaching career at Gardner-Webb. After a successful stint at Butler, he joined Ohio State and initially saw great success, leading the team to at least 20 wins in his first five seasons.

However, the Buckeyes' performance declined in the last two seasons, leading to Holtmann's departure. Despite this, Ohio State remains an attractive landing spot for potential candidates due to its impressive basketball history, great NIL situation, and prominent place in the Big Ten.

Looking ahead, we will explore some potential candidates for the Ohio State job. The university's appeal as a coaching destination means that it could easily attract a prominent head coach to lead the team. While no specific names have been connected to the position, there are several potential candidates who could be considered to lead the Buckeyes back into the national conversation.