He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. Jordan is married to Destinee Jordan and they have three daughters together. ''He has been an integral part of setting the building blocks in place for the success of our program. 2023 www.indystar.com. Matta last coached at Ohio State. Theyre all great human beings. Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) [1] He is a former head coach of LaVall Jordan is a Butler alum who labels his new job as a 'dream destination.' Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He lives across the street from Collier, who once hired Matta as a Butler assistant coach. Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. He helped the Bulldogs win three conference tournament titles and two Horizon League regular season championships while participating in four consecutive post-season tournaments. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. Butler last played a basketball game on March 10 in the Big East Tournament. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee 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. $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. 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 Jordan helped the Bulldogs to a remarkably successful run as a four-year letterman from 1997-2001. Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. Celtics assistant Micah Shrewsbury, who worked on Stevens' staff at Butler, also was reportedly under consideration. 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. Jordan also understands what it means to coach at Butler and all Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Basketball Autograph Policy and Procedures. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. Nored, too, is a beloved Bulldog. I still lean on them all now, Jordan adds. [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. The former Butler coach will join Fox Sports for the upcoming college basketball season, Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 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. Weve always been rated pretty highly in fewest turnovers, and that wont change. Jordan was the senior leader of that team. He is85-56 in four years at Ohio U. On June 12, 2017, Butler hired Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann. (Photo by Scott W. 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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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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 | Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. 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 | According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. 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 ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. 1 Villanova in Hinkle Fieldhouse, marking Butler's third straight win over the Wildcats. See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. Prior to taking over at Butler, Jordan was the head coach at Milwaukee for one season. [7], On April 7, 2016, Milwaukee hired Jordan to replace Rob Jeter. As an assistant coach at Butler, Jordan helped the Bulldogs post a 29-7 record in 2006-07. Matta is an associate athletic director hired by Indiana when Mike Woodson took over the Hoosiers. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". 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. He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. 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. He was the first Butler player to participate in the NBA Development League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. He left after one season for personal reasons. Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. He was the Buckeyes' head coach from 2004 until 2017. 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. The Bulldogs brought nearly everyone back from their 2020-21 team, but finished just 14-19 overall and 6-14 in conference play. During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. The Bulldogs Ohio's Jeff Boals is considered one of the leading candidates to replace Jordan, sources told ESPN. %%EOF Web$5,000 for winning the Horizon League Conference Tournament 3. 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. Consistency is the mark of a champion. Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. You may opt-out by. But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach. Brads (Stevens) organizational skills are off the charts. 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. 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. On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. The Bulldogs went to the NCAA tournament in his first season, winning 21 games and beating Arkansas in the first round of the tournament. Jordan also received commitments from six players, which has eased the anxiety of the fan base. 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. He was a point guard on those Butler teams of 2010 and 2011, a popular figure on the entire campus. The Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. LaVall also has a deep appreciation for our university and this program, and will recruit and develop young men who will represent Butler well.''. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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: Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. 30 0 obj <> endobj 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. [2] Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. Copyright 2023 Towne Post Network, Inc. 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 has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. Johnson is in his first season as a Purdue assistant. But, like Collier, Jordan has long ties to the university. 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. 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. 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.. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. 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. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). 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. Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball head coaches, Butler Bulldogs men's basketball head coaches, 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament, 2017 Horizon League men's basketball tournament, NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, "@ButlerMBB Tabs LaVall Jordan as Head Coach", "UWM hires Michigan assistant LaVall Jordan as men's basketball coach", "Milwaukee Hires LaVall Jordan as Men's Basketball Head Coach | Horizon League", "New Butler coach LaVall Jordan aims to keep legacy intact", "6 things to know about Butler coach LaVall Jordan", "Jennings: Michigan's Jordan has way with guards", "Milwaukee hires Michigan assistant LaVall Jordan as coach", "UWM hires Michigan assistant LaVall Jordan to replace Rob Jeter", "No. 10 Milwaukee tops No. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). Is there one now? I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward., The school said A national search for a new men's basketball coach will begin immediately.. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. 2023 All rights reserved. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. All Rights Reserved. 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. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. All rights reserved. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. He was the first player in Butler basketball history to play in four NCAA Tournament games and he also played in three NIT games. On April 1, 2022, Butler announced that they had parted ways with Jordan. Butler Athletics In hiring Jordan, Collier made program history. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 0 INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. 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. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. Seas. 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. ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. The Bulldogs got four games against international competition and the trip provided a good opportunity for the team to gel with its new coach. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler. 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. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. [1] He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. [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. 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. It was also good to be able to go against an opponent. Ve "8@ 8cdXd100Cg | Jordan returned to Butler in the fall of 2003 and took over administrative and operational duties for the mens basketball program. 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. Butler fires Jordan after 5 seasons at alma mater, Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences, Tide's Oats takes blame for Miller's 'TSA' intro, Davis within 25 points of tying Maravich's mark, New NCAA president readies for NIL, legal issues, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, Tennessee win soured by knee injury to Zeigler, USC, OU, Seton Hall, Iowa in new hoops tourney, Houston, Alabama remain atop AP Top 25 poll. Another coach with Hoosier ties is Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew, former coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt. 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. Butler fires basketball coach LaVall Jordan, What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, Insider: The Butler Way? Jordan had been a finalist when Michigan hired Bacari Alexander from Western Michigan earlier this offseason. 6 UIC in semifinals", "N. 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