Ohio State Basketball to Honor Thad Matta as Jake Diebler Reflects on His Lasting Impact

Former Ohio State head coach Thad Matta with Jon Diebler | Image Credit: NEAL C. LAURON
October 24, 2026

The Buckeyes will honor Thad Matta, the program’s all-time winningest coach, at halftime of Sunday’s exhibition against Butler, celebrating a legacy of championships, mentorship, and family connections. Ohio State basketball will take time Sunday to honor one of the program’s most influential coaches when Thad Matta returns to the Schottenstein Center for a halftime ceremony during the Buckeyes’ exhibition against Butler. For head coach Jake Diebler, the occasion carries personal…

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Thad Matta to Add Greg Oden, Jon Diebler to Butler Staff

April 19, 2022

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…

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