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Ohio State alumni support Chris Jent for coaching role over Jake Diebler

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Ohio State alumni support Chris Jent for coaching role over Jake Diebler
Summary

Prior to the official hiring of Jake Diebler as head coach of Ohio State men's basketball in March 2024, a group of former players expressed their desire for Chris Jent to take the position. The alumni initiated a text message campaign, using the hashtag 'FormerPlayers4Jent,' advocating for Jent's candidacy. This occurred while Diebler emerged as the top candidate. Jent, an NBA champion and former Buckeye, has previously interviewed for head coaching positions at Ohio State. After Diebler's hiring, many alumni displayed their support at a team event.

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  • •More than a dozen alumni supported Chris Jent for the head coach role.
  • •Jake Diebler was officially hired as head coach on March 16, 2024.
  • •Chris Jent is an NBA champion and a former Ohio State player.
  • •Alumni expressed their support through a coordinated text message campaign.
  • •Jent has previously interviewed for the head coaching position at Ohio State.
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  • 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Before Jake Diebler hire, some Ohio State alumni pushed for Chris Jent
What they're saying
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Without knowing that the Ohio State coaching search was wrapping up in 2024, some former Buckeyes were readying a push for Chris Jent's candidacy.

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