Ohio State has named former basketball star Scoonie Penn its new director of player development, Buckeyes head coach Chris Holtmann announced Tuesday.
“We are really excited about Scoonie being a part of our staff,” Holtmann said in a statement. “All of Buckeye Nation will know that he is one of the all-time great players and ambassadors of our program. His connection to past and present players is impressive and something I was looking for in this position. He is such an accomplished player and I know his passion for Ohio State basketball is as strong as ever. Please join me in welcoming back Scoonie, his wife Nancy, son Dominiq, and daughters Precious, Jaidien and Jenesis.