While Ohio State prepares for a critical trip to the Big Ten Tournament this week, the search for its next full-time basketball coach continues methodically unfolding in the background.
A small selection of names, mostly coaches that won’t be available for complete conversation until after their current team’s season concludes, have started emerging at the top of the Buckeyes’ wish list.
Xavier’s Sean Miller and Florida Atlantic’s Dusty May have been heavily connected to the opening since Chris Holtmann was fired. Another candidate who’s started to emerge is Alabama’s Nate Oats. Interim head coach Jake Diebler has made enough noise that, at least in fan circles, many are calling for him to get an earnest look at the full-time job.