Since Thad Matta arrived at Ohio State, the Buckeyes have won five regular season conference championships and four Big Ten Tournament titles. It should come as no surprise his recruiting classes dominated the rankings in that span.
Matta brought in the top class in the B1G seven times according to 247Sports' composite rankings: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2015. The 2016 class probably won't join them even if Kobi Simmons commits. Several Big Ten teams – many of which don't typically recruit this well – landed more highly-rated talent. Coincidentally, two schools signed Ohio recruits to help them vault over the Buckeyes.