Ohio State basketball coach stepping down due to health issues
Ohio State University men's basketball coach Thad Matta will not be returning as head coach for the 2017-2018 season. Matta has been dealing with injuries recently, including having back surgery Last season was the first time in Matta's 13 years at the school that his Ohio State team did not reach 20 wins, finishing with a 17-15 record and missing the NCAA Tournament. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith