Set to enter his 12th season as the steward of Ohio State's men's basketball program, Thad Matta has enjoyed unparalleled success in school annals posting 11 straight 20-win seasons, a school-best 299 wins overall, five B1G regular season crowns, four Big tournament championships and two Final Four appearances including one trip to the NCAA championship game.
Despite his resume, Matta's ship has taken on some water over the last two years.
In 2013-14, the Buckeyes limped to a 25-10 record including a 10-8 mark in league play failing to finish in the top two in the conference standings or reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in four years.