The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. The Butler job According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. He challenged all of us to dream big, LaVall Jordan said that day. He left after one season for personal reasons. Although 32, Noredhas already had eight coaching stops since leaving college. 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. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. Butler made it to one NCAA Tournament under Jordan, and that happened in his first season. It was Butlers first NCAA Tournament win in 35 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. Butler becomes the third Big East school to undergo a coaching change in this cycle. We are confident we will continue to build on his success and look forward to the future.''. Please wait while you are redirected to the right page Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan Looks to Continue Winning Tradition. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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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. Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. He was a G League assistant for the Maine Red Claws and a player development coach for Stevens Celtics. [2] Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. 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. 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. 1 Villanova in Hinkle Fieldhouse, marking Butler's third straight win over the Wildcats. 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. 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. 0 At Danville, Groce was coached by Todd Lickliter, the 2007 national coach of the year at Butler. All Rights Reserved. On June 12, 2017, Butler hired Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann. / Butler won the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament with wins over Notre Dame, Indiana, Tennessee and Gonzaga. Jordan had been a finalist when Michigan hired Bacari Alexander from Western Michigan earlier this offseason. If it does, well have to have some conversations. Pedon, who interviewed for the job that went to Jordan in 2017, acceptedthe job at Illinois State. He has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. The timing is attributable to the fact that Jordan's buyout figure dropped Friday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. 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. I give that group a lot of credit. Apr 1, 2022 In this story: Butler Bulldogs Butler announced on Friday that they have parted ways with mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. "If this happens, it would be a great hire for Butler and a great loss for us.". Butler's 2020 team was on track for a bid with a 22-9 record before the event's cancellation due to COVID-19. He effectively became a defensive coordinator. Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. He took teams to two Final Fours, four Elite Eights (one at Xavier), five Big Ten championships and four Big Ten tournament titles. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. LaVall Jordan is a Butler alum who labels his new job as a 'dream destination.' Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. LaVall also has a deep appreciation for our university and this program, and will recruit and develop young men who will represent Butler well.''. See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. 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. 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 | All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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). Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Basketball Autograph Policy and Procedures. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out 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: 30 0 obj <> endobj 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. Matta last coached at Ohio State. That team won only eight games during the regular season and lost its last nine in a row. Butler last played a basketball game on March 10 in the Big East Tournament. Jordan was the senior leader of that team. The Bulldogs brought nearly everyone back from their 2020-21 team, but finished just 14-19 overall and 6-14 in conference play. They fell to Providence in the Big East quarterfinals after beating Xavier in double overtime in the first round. If guys didnt believe in what we were doing, if we hadnt been consistent as a staff, we wouldnt have advanced. 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. 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. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. 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. (Photo by Scott W. 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Web$5,000 for winning the Horizon League Conference Tournament 3. 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our mens basketball program is needed, Collier in a statement. Do you have a blog? 117Fishers, IN 46038(317) 810-0011 phone/text. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. Consistency is the mark of a champion. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. Collier should know: He recruited Jordan and coached him for three seasons before leaving for Nebraska. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. 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. 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. [1] Butler's athletic director Barry Collier had recruited Jordan as a player and coached him for three seasons. Jordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. Butler announced Friday that it has parted ways with head mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. 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. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. 2023 www.indystar.com. This is a BETA experience. Speculation has centered on Ohio University's Jeff Boals, a former assistant coach under Thad Matta at Ohio State. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Panthers athletic director Amanda Braun said the search for Jordan's successor will begin immediately. [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. ), NCAA Tournament: 1 Year (1-1), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. In his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. ''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, 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. 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. As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. A successor has not That does not include a summer as an assistant for USA Basketballs World Cup qualifying team. But, like Collier, Jordan has long ties to the university. 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. On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. Prior to taking over at Butler, Jordan was the head coach at Milwaukee for one season. Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach. He nearly led the 13th-seeded Zips to a first-round NCAA tourney upset of UCLA, which came from behind to win 57-53. The Bulldogs couldve had a shot at the 2020 tournament, but it ended up getting canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. USA Today Sports Images Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Brads (Stevens) organizational skills are off the charts. He was a Butler assistant under Matta. [2], Jordan spent four years (200307) on Todd Lickliter's staff at Butler before following him to Iowa for three additional seasons (20072010). endstream endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 33 0 obj <>stream "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 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. 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 | He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. All rights reserved. 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]. Writer / Matt Roberts [4], Jordan played professional basketball in Europe for one year after graduating. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". 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 Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. 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. Xavier fired Travis Steele and replaced him with ex-Arizona and former Xavier coach Sean Miller. I really learned how to run a program from him. Jordan also understands what it means to coach at Butler and all ''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. $2,000 for each win over a team with RPI 50 or WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. WebLaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. Privacy Policy Limited Ads. 2023 All rights reserved. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. 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. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. 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. Jordan served three seasons (2004-07) as a full-time assistant coach at Butler after spending the 2003-04 season as Butlers coordinator of basketball operations. The former Butler coach will join Fox Sports for the upcoming college basketball season, Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee Graduate of University of Delaware. Butler announced Friday it was firing head coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. Jordan met with athletic director Barry Collier multiple times since the Bulldogs' season ended, sources told ESPN, but the buyout money Jordan would be owed in case of a firing dropped on Friday. WebJordans contract at WMU was never officially signed - the school was in the process of completing a background check. "After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our men's basketball program is needed," Collier said. Jordan signed a five-year contract worth $350,000 in April 2016. For this buyout, Butler would have to pay Milwaukee half of Jordans four remaining years or a total of $700,000. The average salary of a basketball head coach is more than $50,000 . Yes, You read that right. Jordan is the proud father of three children. And they've continued to win despite having four coaches since 2013. Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Jordan met with athletic director Barry Collier multiple times since the Bulldogs' season ended, sources told ESPN, but the amount of buyout money Jordan would be owed in case of a firing dropped on Friday. Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). []. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. This past year, the Bulldogs went 14-18 overall and 6-14 in conference play. Breaking news. You may opt-out by. "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. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. More AP college basketball at www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 . He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. 46 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<77597A8381D77638F7FFFE5963CC25A5>]/Index[30 27]/Info 29 0 R/Length 80/Prev 1566438/Root 31 0 R/Size 57/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream 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. Butler announced Friday that it has parted ways with head mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. Coach Beilein is a great tactician. He and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). Or write about sports? New Coach LaVall Jordan spent last year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but that doesnt mean hes a stranger to the program. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. Butler Athletics In hiring Jordan, Collier made program history. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced The Bulldogs got four games against international competition and the trip provided a good opportunity for the team to gel with its new coach. Theyre all great human beings. "After a thorough evaluation, I have come to the decision that a change in the leadership of our men's basketball program is needed," Butler athletic director Barry Collier said. 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 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. 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. McCarty was subsequently fired, and Lickliter is now the Purple Aces coach. 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 Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. Jordan is married to Destinee Jordan and they have three daughters together. INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. 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. Nored, too, is a beloved Bulldog. Jordan also received commitments from six players, which has eased the anxiety of the fan base. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. The information below applies to the data Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Butler University basketball has been remarkably resilient through its last six coaching changes. 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. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. From Thad Matta to Chris Holtmann, the Bulldogs regularly promoted assistant coaches to the top job and continued to enjoy success. 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. He neverfinished above .500 in the Big Ten and missedthe NCAA tournament in each of his final four years. He was the first Butler player to participate in the NBA Development League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. 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. He was a point guard on those Butler teams of 2010 and 2011, a popular figure on the entire campus. 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. 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