On March 8, Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith released a statement regarding men's basketball head coach Thad Matta.
“While we are not currently where we aspire to be with our performance on the court, Thad understands better than anyone that component has to improve," the statement said. "I am confident in his leadership to return the program to the winning ways that we have all enjoyed during his 13-year tenure."
“We have had tremendous success with Thad as our basketball coach. His commitment to developing young men in a holistic way and running our program with the highest of integrity continue to be hallmarks of his leadership.