CLEVELAND, Ohio — Bob Krizancic headed for his car when his phone lit up. The Mentor boys basketball coach received a text message from his son, Cole, with the news Thad Matta and Ohio State parted ways. The school and now former men’s basketball coach announced the decision Monday in Columbus. “I’m shocked,” Krizancic said. “I thought he’d at least have another year. I know his health was bad, the back was bothering him mentally and physically.” Krizancic is one of two Northeast Ohio high school coaches with a former player currently on the Buckeyes roster. Mentor native Micah Potter and former St. Edward standout Derek Funderburk are among nine scholarship players for next season. Krizancic called the timing “bizarre,” and St. Edward coach Eric Flannery agreed. Just a week ago, Flannery exchanged texts with Matta about appearing in August at a USA Basketball clinic Flannery will conduct at St.…
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