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Holtmann ready to take on big challenge at DePaul and restore once-proud program
CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Holtmann considered sitting out at least a year and working in media after Ohio State fired him last month. The opportunity to restore a once-proud program as DePaul's new coach was one he couldn't pass up. And he insisted he is ready for the challenge. ...
Ohio State hires Jake Diebler as head coach after he goes 6-2 in interim role
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State removed the interim tag from men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler's title on Sunday and announced he will receive a five-year contract. Diebler, 37, was in his third year as associate head coach when he took over the team following Chris Holtmann's...
Baylor Scheierman's 27 points powers No. 17 Creighton to 79-57 rout of Butler
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Baylor Scheierman finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds, his sixth consecutive double-double, and Ryan Kalkbrenner added 21 points as No. 17 Creighton rolled past Butler 79-57 on Saturday. Trey Alexander contributed 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists,...
Ohio State fires basketball coach Chris Holtmann after several disappointing seasons
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State fired seventh-year basketball coach Chris Holtmann on Wednesday with the Buckeyes mired in yet another subpar season. Associate head coach Jake Diebler will run the program for the rest of the season and a search for a new head coach will commence...
Jahmyl Telfort scores 26 points, Butler hangs on in wild finish to upset No. 13 Creighton 99-98
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Jahmyl Telfort matched his season high with 26 points, DJ Davis added 22 and Butler held off No. 13 Creighton 99-98 in a wild finish Friday night. The Bulldogs (15-7, 6-5 Big East) won their fourth straight. They shot 62.5% in the second half and went 13 of 22 on...
