INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. hR]k0+1yJIud,u,4tks9WR 088}i. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.. / ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. All rights reserved. [2], Jordan spent four years (200307) on Todd Lickliter's staff at Butler before following him to Iowa for three additional seasons (20072010). The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. Copyright 2023 Towne Post Network, Inc. On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. 1 Villanova in Hinkle Fieldhouse, marking Butler's third straight win over the Wildcats. I really learned how to run a program from him. He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. And playing unselfishly has always been a staple, I dont see the way we play changing that much., [] LaVall Jordan and Butler University basketball go way back. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. That does not include a summer as an assistant for USA Basketballs World Cup qualifying team. He completed his career in sixth place on Butlers career list for three-point field goals (151) and he currently stands eighth on Butlers all-time list for three-pointers. At 54, he is young enough to get back into it if he and Collier believe he can endure the grind. I want to thank President (James) Danko and Barry Collier for the faith they have placed in me to continue The Butler Way and our great success.''. He led the 13th-seeded Bobcats to a 62-58 victory over fourth-seeded Virginia in the 2021 NCAA tournament. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. Is there one now? Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. A successor has not Ive been fortunate with the type of people Ive been around, Jordan says. [1] He is a former head coach of LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced The Bulldogs posted a 20-13 record in 2005-06 in his second year as an assistant coach, placing second in the league standings while earning an NIT post-season bid. If guys didnt believe in what we were doing, if we hadnt been consistent as a staff, we wouldnt have advanced. The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach. Apr 1, 2022 In this story: Butler Bulldogs Butler announced on Friday that they have parted ways with mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. Ragland, 40, an Evansville native, has been an assistant at Utah State, Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green and Indiana State. [1] He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. on the court during the NCAA Division I Men's Championship First Round basketball game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Butler Bulldogs on March 16, 2018 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Instead, Collier chose to stay in-house by hiring former Butler star Brandon Miller. Weve always been rated pretty highly in fewest turnovers, and that wont change. 6 UIC in semifinals", "N. Kentucky beats Milwaukee; secures NCAA bid in first year of eligibility", "Family Provides Focus for New UWM Basketball Coach", "Butler coach LaVall Jordan leans on Christ while leading No. Collier should know: He recruited Jordan and coached him for three seasons before leaving for Nebraska. Nored was a head coach for one year at Brownsburg High School (2012-13) and for two years in the G League with the Long Island Nets (2016-18). 56 0 obj <>stream The information below applies to the data UW-Milwaukee put a couple seasons worth of tumult behind it Friday afternoon as it welcomed new men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan in a news conference at the Student Union. Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). He has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. All rights reserved. Their season ended with a 65-61 loss to Providence in the Big East tournament. Jordan played for Butler from 1998 to 2001. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. Although 32, Noredhas already had eight coaching stops since leaving college. Johnson is in his first season as a Purdue assistant. endstream endobj startxref LaVall Jordan, a former Butler University assistant coach and player under Coach Todd Lickliter, is in his third year as an assistant coach at Iowa after joining the program as an assistant coach in April, 2007. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. The nice thing is, theyre just a phone call away.. Lewis left his job as UCLA assistant to beBall State. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee Breaking news. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Jordan nearly got his dream job that year when Brad Stevens left to take the Boston Celtics job. USA Today Sports Images Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. If Butler stays within the family, below are logical candidates. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. Consistency is the mark of a champion. He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. ), NCAA Tournament: 1 Year (1-1), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships. Jordan's firing comes late in the 2022 coaching change cycle, at a time when nearly every other significant position that came open has already been filled. Since Butler introduced a basketball program in 1896-97, there is no record of the university ever hiring a coach as experienced as Groce, 50. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. Butler led the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.5), ranked fifth in scoring defense (57.1), seventh in free throw percentage (76%), 13th in won-loss percentage (.806), 17th in scoring margin (10.5) and 20th in three-point field goals per game (8.9). He effectively became a defensive coordinator. "If this happens, it would be a great hire for Butler and a great loss for us.". Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. 0 Health issues effectively ended his coaching career at Ohio State. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. And Matta brought a 23-year-old Brad Stevens to Butler, hiring him as director of basketball operations. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. They fell to Providence in the Big East quarterfinals after beating Xavier in double overtime in the first round. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jordan also received commitments from six players, which has eased the anxiety of the fan base. He was a starting guard for the Bulldogs in 2000-01, as Butler won the conference regular season and tournament championships and defeated Wake Forest in the NCAA Tournament. Jordan got his first head coaching opportunity in 2016 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee and had an 11-24 record, including 4-14 mark in Horizon League play, in his lone season with the Panthers. He was the first player in Butler basketball history to play in four NCAA Tournament games and he also played in three NIT games. 2:01 pm ET, Bracketology: Boise State boosts its standing, Alabama vs. Auburn odds, picks, prediction, bets, Top 25 And 1: Bill Self continues to cement legacy, Court Report: Strange resumes, best turnarounds, Xavier vs. Providence odds, picks, prediction, bets, Lamar vs. Nicholls State odds, picks, prediction, bets, Butler fires LaVall Jordan after five seasons, Nate Oats says Bama players explained pat-down, March Madness starts with game-winner at buzzer, AP Top 25: Marquette moves up; UK back in rankings, Legendary former Virginia coach Terry Holland dies. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) He was 44-19 as head coach at Vincennes University from 2008-10. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. Jordan played basketball at Butler from 1997-2001 and played a year in the NBA G League before diving into college coaching. hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. Pedon, who interviewed for the job that went to Jordan in 2017, acceptedthe job at Illinois State. Assistant coach Todd Townsend, who was on Marquette's 2003 Final Four team, played for and worked under then-coach Tom Crean and could be a top candidate. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. Seton Hall on Thursday also introduced former Saint Peters coach and former Seton Hall point guard Shaheen Holloway, 45, to replace Kevin Willard after Willard took the Maryland job. At Danville, Groce was coached by Todd Lickliter, the 2007 national coach of the year at Butler. Join our linker program. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. [2], Under coach John Beilein at Michigan, Jordan's focus was on recruiting and developing back court players along with defensive strategies, scouting, and on-court coaching. Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. I still lean on them all now, Jordan adds. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Born: April 16, 1979 Alma Mater: Butler (2001) As Player: 129 G, 7.9 PPG, Butler (Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 6 Years, 94-98, .490 W-L% Schools: Please wait while you are redirected to the right page Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan Looks to Continue Winning Tradition. Facing somebody else and having some adversity and seeing who was communicating, having guys make some important shots and seeing what the freshmen can do., Jordan will put his own stamp on the team, but dont expect any wholesale changes to The Butler Way., Weve always been opportunistic here, but valuing the basketball has been a staple, he says. The Bulldogs brought nearly everyone back from their 2020-21 team, but finished just 14-19 overall and 6-14 in conference play. Butler made it to one NCAA Tournament under Jordan, and that happened in his first season. Jordan was named Butlers head basketball coach in June, which left only a few weeks to verify that all the freshmen were staying and make arrangements for the teams trip to Spain. There were a lot of reasons not to believe, losing nine in a row, but when we won the first game (in the tournament) it was like, Hey, we just did it the way we wanted to all year.. Jordan also understands what it means to coach at Butler and all School badly botched LaVall Jordan firing, Joining Big East was a gamble, and program is running out of chips, hired by Indiana when Mike Woodson took over the Hoosiers, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The decision comes after Jordans buyout dropped significantly, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. %PDF-1.7 % The former Butler coach will join Fox Sports for the upcoming college basketball season, Xavier fired Travis Steele and replaced him with ex-Arizona and former Xavier coach Sean Miller. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". He was a college teammate at Taylor with Chris Holtmann, who was Butler's coach for three seasonsbefore leaving for Ohio State. He got a lot of respect from the locker room because players knew he cared about them. Groce just finished his fifth season at Akron, where he is 39-16 in Mid-American Conference games over the past three yearsand won the MAC tournament. [7], On April 7, 2016, Milwaukee hired Jordan to replace Rob Jeter. Privacy Policy document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Towne Post Network, Inc.8800 North St., Ste. ''He has been an integral part of setting the building blocks in place for the success of our program. Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. (Photo by Scott W. 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New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. On June 12, 2017, Butler hired Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann. 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The Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. It was Butlers first NCAA Tournament win in 35 years. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. The Bulldogs got four games against international competition and the trip provided a good opportunity for the team to gel with its new coach. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007. Now Jordan, a Michigan native, takes over a program that has gone from one of America's darlings to one of college basketball's most consistent postseason teams. If it does, well have to have some conversations. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). Collier also reportedly interviewed two of Holtmann's assistants, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon. Prior to his arrival at Butler, Jordan spent one season as the head coach at Milwaukee following stints as an assistant at Michigan, Iowa and Butler. 0:49 Butler has engaged Milwaukee's LaVall Jordan in contract negotiations to be its next head coach, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. He left Iowa following 2009-10 and landed a spot on John Beilein's staff at Michigan, where he stayed until taking the Milwaukee job last spring. INDIANAPOLIS With LaVall Jordan out after five seasons as head basketball coach, Butler has another decision: Hire a new coach within the Butler family, or go outside for the first time in nearly a century. Matta is an associate athletic director hired by Indiana when Mike Woodson took over the Hoosiers. []. Butler fires mens basketball coach LaVall Jordan, a Michigan native Published: Apr. 2023 www.indystar.com. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. He was a G League assistant for the Maine Red Claws and a player development coach for Stevens Celtics. Coach Beilein is a great tactician. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Nored is "as talented a young coach as I've been around" Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said before Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. Johnsons predecessor at Purdue was Indianapolis native Micah Shrewsberry, a former Butler and Boston Celtics assistant who just finished his first season as Penn State head coach. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. section: | slug: butler-fires-lavall-jordan-bulldogs-move-on-from-coach-after-posting-14-18-record-in-fifth-season | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | But entering the Horizon League tournament as a 10-seed, the Panthers won three games and lost to eventual champion Northern Kentucky by six points. 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Jordan was the senior leader of that team. Former Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, who is appearing on the "Field of 68" podcast this season, isn't sure the Indiana Hoosiers are legit. Johnson was a beloved figure, Coach T, during 10 seasons as a Butler assistant, serving on the staffs of teams reaching NCAA championship games in 2010 and 2011. Another coach with Hoosier ties is Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew, former coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt. "After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our men's basketball program is needed," said $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. Which is what allowed us to have good results. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at [email protected]. $2,000 for each win over a team with RPI 50 or This past year, the Bulldogs went 14-18 overall and 6-14 in conference play. 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