Ohio State Basketball: 5 potential replacements for Thad Matta

By Taylor Sturm | Jun 5, 2017

Feb 14, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Thad Matta stands on the court during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 16, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA;Xavier Musketeers head coach Chris Mack during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Mack

Chris Mack’s name has popped up in coaching searches for a while now, and, although he has shown little interest in moving, he might be the best “attainable” option for the Buckeyes.

With Xavier, Mack has consistently recruited well and coached up teams decimated by injuries — the two things that Matta seemingly failed to do at Ohio State. While I doubt Mack leaves, there may not be a better coach in the shortlist for this job.

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