Ohio State Fires Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann, Seeks New Leadership

The university aims for elite performance amid fan dissatisfaction and a history of underachievement.

Ohio State University has fired Chris Holtmann as the men's basketball head coach after seven seasons, marking the end of an era defined by underachievement and inconsistency.
Greg McDermott and Dusty May are among the top candidates being considered for the newly vacant Ohio State basketball coaching position.
The decision to fire Holtmann comes amid a backdrop of fan dissatisfaction and a desire for elite performance, with Ohio State finishing with double-digit losses in 10 of the last 11 seasons.
Ohio State's basketball program, despite its potential and resources, has struggled to maintain consistency at an elite level, with its last national championship win in 1960 and limited success in recent decades.
The search for a new head coach is influenced by the transition of athletic directors from Gene Smith to Ross Bjork, adding an additional layer of complexity to the decision-making process.