Overall
26-8
Conf
12-6
Rank
#9
Ohio State Buckeyes Women's Basketball Coaches
The Ohio State Buckeyes coaching staff, led by head coach Kevin McGuff. Profiles below cover 4 staff members with career records, tenure at Ohio State University and coaching background.
Head Coach
Kevin McGuff
Head Coach
13 years at school
Career Record
393-82
Conf Record
37-68
An offensive innovator with deep roots in the game, connecting well with student-athletes and building strong team cultures.
5 years of coaching experience with a background in player development.
Assistant Coaches
Aaron Johnston
Associate Head Coach
3 years at school
Oversees recruiting operations and has been instrumental in bringing top-tier talent to the program.
20+ years in collegiate athletics with stops at multiple Power 5 programs.
Carly Thibault-DuDonis
Assistant Coach
3 years at school
A former player who transitioned to coaching, bringing valuable on-court perspective to player development.
12 years of coaching experience with expertise in scouting and game planning.
Karen Middleton
Assistant Coach
5 years at school
Brings extensive experience from both collegiate and professional basketball, with a strong focus on player development and recruiting.
15+ years of coaching experience at the Division I level.
Ohio State Buckeyes Coaching Staff FAQs
Common questions about the coaching staff.
Who is the head coach at Ohio State Buckeyes?
Kevin McGuff is the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes women's basketball program, currently in year 13 at Ohio State University.
How large is the Ohio State Buckeyes coaching staff?
The listed staff includes the head coach plus 3 other staff members, spanning associate and assistant coaches and basketball operations roles. Each entry shows experience and background.
How is Ohio State Buckeyes performing under the current staff?
Ohio State Buckeyes is 26-8 overall and 12-6 in big-ten play this season, playing home games at Schottenstein Center. Game-by-game results are on the team schedule page.
What do assistant coaches do in college basketball?
Assistant coaches handle recruiting, scouting and opponent preparation, and lead position-specific skill work. Associate head coaches often take on play-calling or coordinator duties, while directors of basketball operations manage travel, scheduling and compliance rather than on-court coaching.
Where can I find more about the Ohio State Buckeyes program?
The team pages cover the 26-8 season schedule, current roster, season statistics and program history dating to 1966.