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Former Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann finds trouble at new program

While he hasn't been charged, his players are in trouble for a massive gambling scandal.

Jan 10, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; DePaul Blue Demons head coach Chris Holtmann watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Ohio State basketball program decided to fire Chris Holtmann midway through the 2022-23 season. He had failed to meet expectations, and his players had stopped playing as hard for him as they did early in his tenure.