Ohio State made the news official today.The Thad Matta era is over at Ohio State. The Buckeyes announced this afternoon that the 49-year-old coach is stepping down, effective immediately. It had been previously reported that Matta would be stepping down after the 2017-18 season. Matta and Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith held a press conference this afternoon to discuss the news. “Thad and I came to a mutual understanding that a leadership change was needed,” Smith said. Matta was visibly emotional in the press conference, but said he understand why the decision was made. “Mutual decision,” he said. Matta’s achievements at Ohio State include: Two NCAA Final Four Appearances (2007, 2012) Three NCAA Elite Eight Appearances Five NCAA Sweet Sixteen Appearances Seven Big Ten Tournament Title Game Appearances Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances 10 NBA Draft Picks 11 First Team All-Big Ten Selections 150 Big Ten Regular-Season Wins (13th most…
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