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Reports: Ohio State to hire Butler’s Chris Holtmann as new hoops coach

The Ohio State Buckeyes reportedly have a deal in place for Butler’s Chris Holtmann to be their new head basketball coach.

Butler's Chris Holtmann will be Ohio State's next head coach, @usatodaysports has confirmed. 8-yr deal, $3 mil per year. Story coming.

Ohio State has agreed to deal with Butler’s Chris Holtmann, sources told ESPN. It’s an 8-year deal. News conference not expected today.

Holtmann, 45, went 70-31 over the past three seasons at Butler and reached the NCAA tournament each year. The Bulldogs finished 25-9 this past season and lost to eventual national champion North Carolina in the Sweet 16.