Thad Matta is a former American college basketball coach, known as the 13th head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team and a multiple-time Big Ten Tournament winner.
Thad Matta Biography
| Full Name | Thad Michael Matta |
| Nickname | Thad Matta |
| Profession | Former college basketball |
| Date of Birth | 11 July 1967 |
| Age | 59 years old (as of 2026) |
| Birth Place | Hoopeston, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| School | Hoopeston- East Lynn High school, Hoopeston, Illinois |
| College | Butler University Southern Illinois University |
| Education Qualification | Graduated in 1990 |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Catholic |
Thad Matta Age
Thad Matta was born on 11 July 1967 in Hoopeston, Illinois, United States. He is 59 years old as of 202, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Thad Matta Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Barbara Matta (m. 1996) |
| Children | Two daughter – Ali Matta, and Emily Matta. |
Thad Matta Family
| Father’s Name | Jim Matta |
| Mother’s Name | Not known |
| Brother’s Name | Greg Matta |
| Sister’s Name | Not known |
Career
| Playing career | 1985-1986 – Southern Illinois 1987-1990 – Butler |
| Coaching career | 1990-1991 – Indiana State (assistant) 1991-1994 – Butler (assistant) 1994-1995 – Miami (OH) (assistant) 1995-1996 – Western Carolina (assistant) 1996-1997 – Miami (OH) (assistant) 1997-2000 – Butler (assistant) 2000-2001 – Butler 2004-2017 – Ohio State 2022-2026 – Butler |
Thad Matta Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 193 cm In meters – 1.93 m In feet & inches – 6’4” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 86 kg In pounds – 190 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | White & black |
Thad Matta Net Worth
American former college basketball coach Thad Matta has a net worth of $12 millionas of 2026, and his primary income sources are his coaching salary, sponsorships, and other earnings.
| Net Worth (approx) | $12 million (as of 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | $3.5 million (annual, as of 2025) |
| Income Source | Salary, sponsorship, etc. |
Some Interesting Facts About Thad Matta
- Thad Matta was born and raised in Hoopeston, Illinois, USA.
- He attended Hoopeston-East Lynn High School in Hoopeston, Illinois.
- Matta was a two-year starter for the Butler University Bulldogs in three seasons after transferring from Southern Illinois University.
- He earned a B.S. degree from Butler in 1990.
- He enjoyed his Butler career-high point total of 21 points against Xavier University.
- Matta spent six seasons as a full-time assistant coach at three different universities.
- He was in the NCAA tournament five times as an assistant under four different head coaches.
- He began his coaching career at Indiana State University as a graduate assistant under head coach Tates Locke in 1990-91.
- He took his first full-time assistant coaching position under Herb Sendek at Miami University.
- Matta rejoined Butler University staff in 1997 and helped the Bulldogs to three consecutive 20-win seasons.
- Matta took over as head coach of Butler when Barry Collier left the 1990-2000 period at the University of Nebraska.
- In April 2022, it was announced that Butler hired Matta as head coach to replace LaVall Jordan.
- He coached Greg Oden to a national championship appearance with Ohio State in 2007.
- He became one of two college coaches to post twenty or more in each of his first thirteen seasons as a head coach.
FAQ:
How old is Thad Matta?
As of 2026, Thad Matta is 59 years old.
What is Thad Matta’s net worth?
As of 2026, Thad Matta’s net worth is around $12 million.
Who is Thad Matta’s wife?
Thad Matta has been married to Barbara Matta since 1996.
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