Ohio State will announce Chris Holtmann as its new men's basketball coach Friday, according to sources cited by the Columbus Dispatch.
The report confirms there will be a press conference Friday to announce Holtmann as the replacement for Thad Matta, who was fired Monday. Holtmann's contract is reportedly for eight years and "roughly $24 million."
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Holtmann took over at Butler in 2014-15, compling a 70-31 record the past three seasons. The Bulldogs reached the NCAA tournament in all three seasons, and they made the Sweet 16 in March. Holtmann coached at Gardner-Webb for three seasons before that.
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Holtmann replaces Thad Matta, who was fired after 13 seasons with the Buckeyes. Ohio State assistant Chris Jent and Creighton coach Doug McDermott also interviewed for the position.
