Ohio State Basketball Official Thread

Home ▸ Archive ▸ College Sports ▸ Ohio State Basketball Official Thread
Terry_Tate's avatar

Terry_Tate

Senior Member

7,606 posts
Jun 8, 2017 8:05 PM
The Answer;1857722 wrote:I think it's going to be Chris Holtman from Butler.
Of all of the mentioned candidates that were realistic this was the one I was hoping for most.
Jun 8, 2017 8:05pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Jun 8, 2017 9:14 PM
Holtmann is great, and his wife is pretty attractive (and nice)!!
Jun 8, 2017 9:14pm
C

cat_lover

Senior Member

2,388 posts
Jun 8, 2017 11:00 PM
Holtmann would be a good hire but I really like Buzz Williams.

McDermott is making it sound like OSU would be a step down from Creighton. Boy am I glad they didn't hire him.

Gene Smith has to be in the top ten dumbest College AD's.
Jun 8, 2017 11:00pm
C

cat_lover

Senior Member

2,388 posts
Jun 9, 2017 8:39 AM
Holtmann is the hire,presser later today.
Jun 9, 2017 8:39am
Azubuike24's avatar

Azubuike24

Senior Member

15,933 posts
Jun 9, 2017 9:07 AM
Given how shitty Ohio State has handled the whole situation over the last year, I guess this isn't a horrible outcome. They could've been turned away by everyone relevant and been forced to hire someone like Jent.
Jun 9, 2017 9:07am
Classyposter58's avatar

Classyposter58

Senior Member

6,321 posts
Jun 9, 2017 11:11 AM
Thank god. Such a shame to see Matta go but he simply lost it
Jun 9, 2017 11:11am
C

cat_lover

Senior Member

2,388 posts
Jun 9, 2017 11:53 AM
Matta's health was too much for him to overcome sadly it was past time for him to go.
Jun 9, 2017 11:53am
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Jun 9, 2017 2:09 PM
After thinking it was McDermott, this seems like it's a grand slam. Even so, a very good hire. Was on my personal shortlist for Indiana.
Jun 9, 2017 2:09pm
ohiobucks1's avatar

ohiobucks1

USA American

4,915 posts
Jun 13, 2017 11:54 AM
Was never going to be Jent (especially due to his son). Also, Matta asked Gene to fire him as he was done with coaching. They made it seem like it was Gene's choice so that Matta could collect his remaining $$. That's the reason why Gene didn't have someone lined up. Never intended to get rid of Matta.
Jun 13, 2017 11:54am
FatHobbit's avatar

FatHobbit

Senior Member

8,651 posts
Jun 15, 2017 12:46 PM
ohiobucks1;1858716 wrote:Was never going to be Jent (especially due to his son).


What about his son?
ohiobucks1;1858716 wrote: Also, Matta asked Gene to fire him as he was done with coaching. They made it seem like it was Gene's choice so that Matta could collect his remaining $$. That's the reason why Gene didn't have someone lined up. Never intended to get rid of Matta.
I think it's more believable that Gene Smith botched the process than he went along with some scheme to get Matta the rest of his money.
Jun 15, 2017 12:46pm
wildcats20's avatar

wildcats20

In ROY I Trust!!

27,794 posts
Jun 15, 2017 5:04 PM
Aaannnnddd Holtmann has suspended Funderburk
Jun 15, 2017 5:04pm
wildcats20's avatar

wildcats20

In ROY I Trust!!

27,794 posts
Jun 19, 2017 5:52 PM
Kyle Young is following Holtmann to OSU.
Jun 19, 2017 5:52pm
Heretic's avatar

Heretic

Son of the Sun

18,820 posts
Jun 20, 2017 10:42 AM
wildcats20;1859576 wrote:Kyle Young is following Holtmann to OSU.

I like good news!
Jun 20, 2017 10:42am
W

wkfan

Senior Member

1,641 posts
Jun 20, 2017 11:46 AM
Did he not already sign a LOI? How did he get out of it to be part of the 2017-2018 team?
Jun 20, 2017 11:46am
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Jun 20, 2017 12:44 PM
wkfan;1859655 wrote:Did he not already sign a LOI? How did he get out of it to be part of the 2017-2018 team?
Butler isn't a POS school, and they let him out of it.
Jun 20, 2017 12:44pm
W

wkfan

Senior Member

1,641 posts
Jun 20, 2017 1:05 PM
Laley23;1859671 wrote:Butler isn't a POS school, and they let him out of it.
Did not know that they could let him out of it....thought it was binding.
Jun 20, 2017 1:05pm
wildcats20's avatar

wildcats20

In ROY I Trust!!

27,794 posts
Jun 20, 2017 1:46 PM
Laley23;1859671 wrote:Butler isn't a POS school, and they let him out of it.
Exactly.

Schools can let kids go, but they don't always do it.
Jun 20, 2017 1:46pm
Laley23's avatar

Laley23

GOAT

29,506 posts
Jun 20, 2017 1:57 PM
wkfan;1859677 wrote:Did not know that they could let him out of it....thought it was binding.
It happens all the time. It's only binding if the school is run by assholes, and doesn't release the kid.
Jun 20, 2017 1:57pm
wildcats20's avatar

wildcats20

In ROY I Trust!!

27,794 posts
Jun 21, 2017 11:56 AM
Dane Goodwin has decommitted.
Jun 21, 2017 11:56am
V

vball10set

paying it forward

24,795 posts
Jun 21, 2017 1:55 PM
wildcats20;1859832 wrote:Dane Goodwin has decommitted.
I have to believe he and Holtmann had a 'discussion' which led to this ;)
Jun 21, 2017 1:55pm
FatHobbit's avatar

FatHobbit

Senior Member

8,651 posts
Jun 21, 2017 2:44 PM
vball10set;1859846 wrote:I have to believe he and Holtmann had a 'discussion' which led to this ;)
Which surprises me because we have an obvious lack of talent.
Jun 21, 2017 2:44pm
wildcats20's avatar

wildcats20

In ROY I Trust!!

27,794 posts
Jun 21, 2017 3:14 PM
And he was he only '18 recruit
Jun 21, 2017 3:14pm
V

vball10set

paying it forward

24,795 posts
Jun 22, 2017 9:08 AM
FatHobbit;1859850 wrote:Which surprises me because we have an obvious lack of talent.
agree, but one or the other (or both) didn't feel it was a good fit...for now, at least
Jun 22, 2017 9:08am