[]. Join our linker program. Weve always been rated pretty highly in fewest turnovers, and that wont change. 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. After earning his bachelors degree in journalism in 2001, Jordan played professional basketball in Europe. He was a G League assistant for the Maine Red Claws and a player development coach for Stevens Celtics. Copyright 2023 Towne Post Network, Inc. Butler reached the 2018 NCAA Tournament under Jordan's direction in his first season after taking over for Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State. 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: Since 2007, the Bulldogs have made the NCAA field eight times, reached the Sweet 16 four times and finished as the national runner-up in 2010 and 2011. Xavier fired Travis Steele and replaced him with ex-Arizona and former Xavier coach Sean Miller. 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. WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. He was on hand Thursday night as a spectator at Madison Square Garden when Xavier beat Texas A&M to win the NIT championship. LaVall Jordan is a Butler alum who labels his new job as a 'dream destination.' Ohio's Jeff Boals is considered one of the leading candidates to replace Jordan, sources told ESPN. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. 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. Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Basketball Autograph Policy and Procedures. Jordan is married to Destinee Jordan and they have three daughters together. 30 0 obj <> endobj Seas. [3][8] In his first year as a head coach with the 201617 Milwaukee Panthers, the team finished with an 1124 record, but it made an improbable run in the 2017 Horizon League men's basketball tournament, becoming the first 10th-seeded team to win a Horizon League tournament game, and going on to reach the championship game against Northern Kentucky. Jordan, 42, is coming off back-to-back losing seasons at the Big East school, and went 83-74 with one NCAA Tournament appearance in five seasons. endstream endobj startxref But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. The timing is attributable to the fact that Jordan's buyout figure dropped Friday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. Jordan had been a finalist when Michigan hired Bacari Alexander from Western Michigan earlier this offseason. Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. K&p2_=tO@D QR INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. On April 1, 2022, Butler announced that they had parted ways with Jordan. Jordan nearly got his dream job that year when Brad Stevens left to take the Boston Celtics job. He neverfinished above .500 in the Big Ten and missedthe NCAA tournament in each of his final four years. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. The Bulldogs CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | They fell to Providence in the Big East quarterfinals after beating Xavier in double overtime in the first round. Jordan also received commitments from six players, which has eased the anxiety of the fan base. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007. [1] He is a former head coach of The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Coach Beilein is a great tactician. [11] Jordan is a Christian.[12][13]. Record includes games as coach of major schools, and does not reflect forfeits or vacated games. 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. The Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Jordan played for Butler from 1998 to 2001. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. 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). 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). Web$5,000 for winning the Horizon League Conference Tournament 3. Breaking news. Panthers athletic director Amanda Braun said the search for Jordan's successor will begin immediately. He lives across the street from Collier, who once hired Matta as a Butler assistant coach. The Bulldogs never returned to the Big Dance during his tenure, however. 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.''. Their season ended with a 65-61 loss to Providence in the Big East tournament. He helped lead the team to three Midwestern Collegiate Conference (now Horizon League) tournament titles and two regular-season championships while also playing in four consecutive postseason tournaments three NCAA (1998, 2000, and 2001) and one NIT (1999). [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. Please wait while you are redirected to the right page Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan Looks to Continue Winning Tradition. In 2001, after being selected as the MVP of the Midwestern College Conference Tourney, he helped lead Butler to its first NCAA Tourney win in nearly 40 years. SCNext Top 25: Ranking the best high school boys' basketball teams in the 2022-23 season, Men's college hoops coaching carousel: Seton Hall on the board after Willard's hire at Maryland, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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 Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. We are confident we will continue to build on his success and look forward to the future.''. Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. Johnson is in his first season as a Purdue assistant. He spent 13 years as an assistant coach, starting his coaching career as an assistant at Butler under Todd Lickliter before going to Iowa and Michigan. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 56 0 obj <>stream Do you have a sports website? He challenged all of us to dream big, LaVall Jordan said that day. [4], Jordan played professional basketball in Europe for one year after graduating. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. The decision comes after Jordans buyout dropped significantly, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. From Thad Matta to Chris Holtmann, the Bulldogs regularly promoted assistant coaches to the top job and continued to enjoy success. Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. 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. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. Butler parted ways with head coach LaVall Jordan last month. As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. (Photo by Scott W. 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He was 24-8 in his only season as Butler head coach, 2000-2001, delivering the Bulldogs first NCAA tournament victory in 32 years. LaVall Jordan, hired a little over 14 months ago to replace the fired Rob Jeter, has agreed to become the next head coach at Butler University. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. 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. FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, 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. 2023 All rights reserved. Jordan returned to Butler in the fall of 2003 and took over administrative and operational duties for the mens basketball program. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. He was a college teammate at Taylor with Chris Holtmann, who was Butler's coach for three seasonsbefore leaving for Ohio State. Jordan tallied 977 points, 365 rebounds and 179 assists during his four-year career. I really learned how to run a program from him. Collier also reportedly interviewed two of Holtmann's assistants, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon. [5][6] As a member of the coaching staff, Jordan helped Michigan to five NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the Elite Eight and one to the National Championship Game in 2013. 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 | Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. Butler Athletics In hiring Jordan, Collier made program history. [2], Jordan spent four years (200307) on Todd Lickliter's staff at Butler before following him to Iowa for three additional seasons (20072010). 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. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Towne Post Network, Inc.8800 North St., Ste. He was a Butler assistant under Matta. WebJordans contract at WMU was never officially signed - the school was in the process of completing a background check. Celtics assistant Micah Shrewsbury, who worked on Stevens' staff at Butler, also was reportedly under consideration. hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. In-depth analysis. The Bulldogs got four games against international competition and the trip provided a good opportunity for the team to gel with its new coach. Boals, 49, is 59-33 in three seasons at Ohio U., including 25-10 this year and 14-6 in the Mid-American Conference. He was a point guard on those Butler teams of 2010 and 2011, a popular figure on the entire campus. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was the first player in Butler basketball history to play in four NCAA Tournament games and he also played in three NIT games. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. ''He has been an integral part of setting the building blocks in place for the success of our program. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. Jordan played basketball at Butler from 1997-2001 and played a year in the NBA G League before diving into college coaching. "These decisions are never easy, but are incredibly more difficult when it impacts a high-character Bulldog who has represented our university so well for many years. Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. Or write about sports? Is there one now? On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. But he led the Panthers to a surprising appearance in the Horizon League Tournament championship, where they had a chance to become the team with the most losses to ever make the NCAA Tournament field. I give that group a lot of credit. Butler University basketball has been remarkably resilient through its last six coaching changes. He took Ohio to the Sweet 16 in 2011 and also won an NCAA tournament game in 2009 after the Bobcats unexpectedly won the MAC tournament. "These decisions are never easy, but are incredibly more difficult when it impacts a high-character Bulldog who has represented our university so well for many years. 117Fishers, IN 46038(317) 810-0011 phone/text. In 2020, Butler was poised for a high seed in the NCAA tournament before it was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic; the Bulldogs were 22-9 entering the Big East tournament that season. Which is what allowed us to have good results. After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our mens basketball program is needed, AD Barry Collier said in a statement. LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. 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. Butler becomes the third Big East school to undergo a coaching change in this cycle. 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. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out Jordan, 42, is coming off back-to-back losing seasons at the Big East school, and went 83-74 with one NCAA Tournament appearance in five seasons. Although 32, Noredhas already had eight coaching stops since leaving college. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. On June 12, 2017, Butler hired Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann. Had they won, they would have set a record for the team with the most losses reaching the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.[9][10]. Butler gave him his start as an assistant from 2003-07 under Todd Lickliter, and he followed Lickliter to Iowa from 2007-10. 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. Butler's 2020 team was on track for a bid with a 22-9 record before the event's cancellation due to COVID-19. The Butler job endstream endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 33 0 obj <>stream Butler fires mens basketball coach LaVall Jordan, a Michigan native Published: Apr. 0 Instead, Collier chose to stay in-house by hiring former Butler star Brandon Miller. hR]k0+1yJIud,u,4tks9WR 088}i. He helped the Bulldogs win three conference tournament titles and two Horizon League regular season championships while participating in four consecutive post-season tournaments. All rights reserved. LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. But, like Collier, Jordan has long ties to the university. 2023 www.indystar.com. Butler won the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament with wins over Notre Dame, Indiana, Tennessee and Gonzaga. Ve "8@ 8cdXd100Cg | 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. 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. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. All Rights Reserved. A successor has not Consistency is the mark of a champion. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. DETROIT, MI - MARCH 16: Butler Bulldogs head coach LaVall Jordan reacts to his team's performance [+] 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. [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. 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. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. Jordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. That was really beneficial, Jordan says. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. One of Holtmann's assistants has already accepted a job on the Buckeyes' staff, and it's unclear if Johnson and Pedon will follow Holtmann to Ohio State. It would be unusual to promote an assistant from the staff of a fired coach, although Ragland is expected to become a head coach soon. Butler made it to one NCAA Tournament under Jordan, and that happened in his first season. 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. 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The former Butler coach will join Fox Sports for the upcoming college basketball season, Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? 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. 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. The Bulldogs brought nearly everyone back from their 2020-21 team, but finished just 14-19 overall and 6-14 in conference play. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. Ragland, 40, an Evansville native, has been an assistant at Utah State, Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green and Indiana State. This past year, the Bulldogs went 14-18 overall and 6-14 in conference play. That team won only eight games during the regular season and lost its last nine in a row. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? These decisions are never easy, but are incredibly more difficult when it impacts a high-character Bulldog who has represented our university so well for many years. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? ), 0 Times (Tourn. He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. A first-year head coach might be expected to question his coaching philosophy after such a tough start, but Jordan believes staying true to the process facilitated the late-season turnaround. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. 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. ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. 11 Bulldogs to strong start", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=LaVall_Jordan&oldid=1115539377, Michigan Wolverines men's basketball coaches, Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball coaches, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 October 2022, at 00:10. Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. ''Even though the time we had together was short, we are proud to have brought in a coach that embodies such character and a great sense of leadership,'' Braun said in a statement. Jordan is the first head coach to be hired from outside Butler's program since Collier, then a Stanford assistant, returned to the suburban Indianapolis campus in 1989. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). He is85-56 in four years at Ohio U. Nothing changed, he says. He and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). He effectively became a defensive coordinator. McCarty was subsequently fired, and Lickliter is now the Purple Aces coach. Butler fires basketball coach LaVall Jordan, What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, Insider: The Butler Way? Jordan returned as director of basketball operations - a proving ground for a series of future Butler head coaches - in 2003-04. (2008-11). I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. These decisions are never easy, but are incredibly more difficult when it impacts a high-character Bulldog who has represented our university so well for many years. ''Wow congrats to LaVall Jordan no one more deserving of that jobmight have to be a butler fan now,'' former Michigan star Caris LeVert wrote on Twitter. Jordan, who specifically coaches the Wolverines' guards, has been an unsung hero of sorts for the Michigan coaching staff, getting 18- and 19-year-olds to become veteran game managers in limited time. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. If it does, well have to have some conversations. Health issues effectively ended his coaching career at Ohio State. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. He was 44-19 as head coach at Vincennes University from 2008-10. The nice thing is, theyre just a phone call away.. Another coach with Hoosier ties is Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew, former coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. Butler shared the Horizon League regular season title in 2007 and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament before a loss to eventual national champion Florida. Holtmann stepped in as interim coach just before the start of 2014-15 and later had the interim tag dropped as he led the Bulldogs back to the first of three straight NCAA appearances in his first season as coach. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. All rights reserved. WebLaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. "If this happens, it would be a great hire for Butler and a great loss for us.". That does not include a summer as an assistant for USA Basketballs World Cup qualifying team. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. This is a BETA experience. 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. 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.. He got a lot of respect from the locker room because players knew he cared about them. He nearly led the 13th-seeded Zips to a first-round NCAA tourney upset of UCLA, which came from behind to win 57-53. Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. Head coaching job at Milwaukee for one year after graduating Butler becomes the third Big East tournament and that in. 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