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. 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. 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. [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. Speculation has centered on Ohio University's Jeff Boals, a former assistant coach under Thad Matta at Ohio State. LaVall also has a deep appreciation for our university and this program, and will recruit and develop young men who will represent Butler well.''. ''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, 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. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. WebJordans contract at WMU was never officially signed - the school was in the process of completing a background check. In six seasons as an assistant coach under Michigan head coach John Beilein, Michigan advanced to the NCAA tournament each year except 2015, won Big Ten Conference regular season championships in 2012 and 2014 and appeared in the Elite 8 in 2014 and the National Championship in 2013. 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 Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. All rights reserved. He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. A successor has not Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. Butler parted ways with head coach LaVall Jordan last month. [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. That was really beneficial, Jordan says. At Danville, Groce was coached by Todd Lickliter, the 2007 national coach of the year at Butler. Collier should know: He recruited Jordan and coached him for three seasons before leaving for Nebraska. Ragland, 40, an Evansville native, has been an assistant at Utah State, Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green and Indiana State. Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). But, like Collier, Jordan has long ties to the university. 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. In-depth analysis. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. Ive been fortunate with the type of people Ive been around, Jordan says. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. 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. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? 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. Butler's 2020 team was on track for a bid with a 22-9 record before the event's cancellation due to COVID-19. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. He helped the Bulldogs win three conference tournament titles and two Horizon League regular season championships while participating in four consecutive post-season tournaments. 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 | Jordan was the senior leader of that team. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. 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). 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Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. 10 Milwaukee tops No. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images), Monica Puig Joins Athleta's Tennis Movement, Part Of Larger The Power Of She Collective, Atletico Madrid Reportedly Offer To Sign Ferran Torres From FC Barcelona, FC Barcelona Make Lionel Messi Genius $100 Million Final Offer To Return To Club This Summer - Reports, Atlanta Braves Post Record Revenue, But Profit Falls, FC Barcelona Still Keen On Signing New Pedri Alberto Moleiro From Las Palmas - Reports, Big Apple Aces Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon Among MLBs Elite Slider Artists, NBA, Players Association Very Motivated To Reach New Labor Agreement By March 31 Opt-Out Deadline, Kansas City Chiefs Receivers Kadarius Toney And Skyy Moore To Get More Reps In 2023, replaced him with ex-Arizona and former Xavier coach Sean Miller. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. 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. Is there one now? During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Towne Post Network, Inc.8800 North St., Ste. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. Jordan played for Butler from 1998 to 2001. All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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]. As an assistant coach at Butler, Jordan helped the Bulldogs post a 29-7 record in 2006-07. Matta coined the phrase, The Butler Way. He was 24-8 in his only season as Butler head coach, 2000-2001, delivering the Bulldogs first NCAA tournament victory in 32 years. At 54, he is young enough to get back into it if he and Collier believe he can endure the grind. "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. 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. Privacy Policy 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, an Albion, Mich., native and former Big Ten assistant coach at Michigan, might have been a candidate for the coaching job at Western Michigan. ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler. "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 He lives across the street from Collier, who once hired Matta as a Butler assistant coach. LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. 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. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). [1] Butler's athletic director Barry Collier had recruited Jordan as a player and coached him for three seasons. The timing is attributable to the fact that Jordan's buyout figure dropped Friday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. Because in practice, youre trying to figure out if it was good offense or bad defense. Panthers athletic director Amanda Braun said the search for Jordan's successor will begin immediately. 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. I really learned how to run a program from him. 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. WebLaVall Jordan. In his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. We are confident we will continue to build on his success and look forward to the future.''. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. 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 point guard on those Butler teams of 2010 and 2011, a popular figure on the entire campus. hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. He left after one season for personal reasons. This is a BETA experience. (2008-11). 2023 www.indystar.com. USA Today Sports Images Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. 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. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. Jordan tallied 977 points, 365 rebounds and 179 assists during his four-year career. He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 56 0 obj
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''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. It was also good to be able to go against an opponent. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. [1] He is a former head coach of ''He has been an integral part of setting the building blocks in place for the success of our program. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. 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. 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. 0
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