Head coach Kevin McGuff looks on from the sideline during the 2024 NCAA tournament. McGuff was charged with OVI May 6. Credit: Caleb Blake | Lantern File Photo
Ohio State women’s basketball head coach Kevin McGuff was arrested May 6 and charged with operating a vehicle while impaired, according to Dublin Mayor’s Court records.
McGuff was driving near his home when he struck several curbs and drove onto a lawn, according to media reporters, which cited a Dublin Police report.
McGuff, who has been at Ohio State since 2013, pleaded not guilty to the charge during a court appearance Tuesday.
The Ohio State Department of Athletics released a statement Monday acknowledging the arrest.
“The department is in communication with Coach McGuff and monitoring the situation closely,” according to the statement. “This is an ongoing, personal legal matter, and the department will share additional information at the appropriate time.”
McGuff has guided the program to a record of 224-109 and eight NCAA Tournament appearances. He was named 2024 Big Ten Coach of the Year.
This story was updated May 14 to include that McGuff pleaded not guilty.
