Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann was named as a finalist for the 2018 Naismith Coach of the Year award. Holtmann will compete with Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, Virginia head coach Tony Bennett and Villanova head coach Jay Wright for the honor. Fans can vote for each finalist starting on March 19th at 6 pm ET and will be announced Sunday, April 1 during the Naismith Awards Brunch during the Final Four.