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Assistant Coach Terry Johnson Leaving Ohio State To Become Assistant For Matt Painter At Purdue

Terry Johnson is moving on. He just isn't heading that far away.

The long-time assistant coach who followed Chris Holtmann from Butler to Ohio State in 2017 is leaving to join Matt Painter's Purdue staff.

Head coach Matt Painter has announced that Ohio State assistant coach Terry Johnson will join the Boilermaker staff. pic.twitter.com/QExVZFRGnD

— Purdue Mens Basketball (@BoilerBall) April 22, 2021

Johnson has been in charge of the Buckeyes' big men ever since arriving four years ago, and he has also played a significant role in putting together their defense.