Former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta is entering his first season back at the helm of the Butler Bulldogs and he has added a few of his former players in support roles as Greg Oden and Jon Diebler will join Matta in Indianapolis.
BREAKING: Thad Matta adding Greg Oden, Jon Diebler to #Butler basketball staff.https://t.co/uHWeCeHRmB
— David Woods (@DavidWoods007) April 19, 2022
According to The Indianapolis Star, Oden, who has been working at Ohio State in each of the past few seasons, and Diebler, who has been playing overseas, will be joining the staff in support roles, although those roles are undetermined at this time.
Matta spent 13 seasons at Ohio State and reached two final fours, including an appearance in the 2007 National Championship game with Oden on the roster.
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