Big Ten basketball coach gets fired one month before March; is Andy Enfield next?

Ohio State fired Chris Holtmann, raising the question of whether Andy Enfield will be fired in the coming weeks.

Ohio State men’s basketball unraveled in the past year. Buckeyes Wire noted that Tuesday night’s loss to Wisconsin marked OSU’s 16th consecutive road loss. Given that record of consistent futility, it’s not surprising at all the Ohio State fired head coach Chris Holtmann on Wednesday. It’s the first Big Ten basketball coach firing. With USC moving into the Big Ten, it’s worth asking if Andy Enfield should be feeling any pressure about his job status.

Every USC men’s basketball fan knows — and would agree — that Andy Enfield should be fired. In a sane and logical world, he will be sent packing if he doesn’t look for another opportunity elsewhere. However, “should” and “will” are different matters. Let’s examine if Andy Enfield actually will be fired this year: