I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". 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. ), 0 Times (Tourn. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). 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. Thad was an unbelievable motivator who just had a gift for getting guys ready. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. 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. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? [1] He is a former head coach of 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler's 2020 team was on track for a bid with a 22-9 record before the event's cancellation due to COVID-19. In the 2021-22 season, Butler disappointed despite preseason expectations of competing for an NCAA tournament bid. In his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. Butler fires basketball coach LaVall Jordan, What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, Insider: The Butler Way? All rights reserved. endstream endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 33 0 obj <>stream LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler. He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. Is there one now? 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 [1] He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. Nored, too, is a beloved Bulldog. In-depth analysis. Seas. []. Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. 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. Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. At 54, he is young enough to get back into it if he and Collier believe he can endure the grind. 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 [4], Jordan played professional basketball in Europe for one year after graduating. / Jordan is married to Destinee Jordan and they have three daughters together. They fell to Providence in the Big East quarterfinals after beating Xavier in double overtime in the first round. 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. Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. [2] Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. Ragland, 40, an Evansville native, has been an assistant at Utah State, Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green and Indiana State. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. Lewis left his job as UCLA assistant to beBall State. 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. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. 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. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007. During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. Or write about sports? Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. "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 was 44-19 as head coach at Vincennes University from 2008-10. 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.. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. The Bulldogs got four games against international competition and the trip provided a good opportunity for the team to gel with its new coach. Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. 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. But, like Collier, Jordan has long ties to the university. Jordan helped the Bulldogs to a remarkably successful run as a four-year letterman from 1997-2001. [1] Butler's athletic director Barry Collier had recruited Jordan as a player and coached him for three seasons. 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: Jordan also understands what it means to coach at Butler and all 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. ''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. The decision comes after Jordans buyout dropped significantly, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. 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. hb```f``2e`a`ge@ Q&( own``n!CW4@L`0>v'!A% That does not include a summer as an assistant for USA Basketballs World Cup qualifying team. Jordan returned as director of basketball operations - a proving ground for a series of future Butler head coaches - in 2003-04. 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. K&p2_=tO@D QR Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Jordan was born April 16, 1979 and is a native of Albion, MI. He was the first Butler player to participate in the National Basketball Developmental League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. 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.''. I still lean on them all now, Jordan adds. 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. He and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). From Thad Matta to Chris Holtmann, the Bulldogs regularly promoted assistant coaches to the top job and continued to enjoy success. 117Fishers, IN 46038(317) 810-0011 phone/text. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. And they've continued to win despite having four coaches since 2013. He was a G League assistant for the Maine Red Claws and a player development coach for Stevens Celtics. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. 10 Milwaukee tops No. Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. Butler last played a basketball game on March 10 in the Big East Tournament. I give that group a lot of credit. WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. All rights reserved. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. Record includes games as coach of major schools, and does not reflect forfeits or vacated games. Jordan was named CBS Player of the Game in Butlers second-round contest after scoring 17 points against nationally-ranked Arizona. Jordan met with athletic director Barry Collier multiple times since the Bulldogs' season ended, sources told ESPN, but the amount of buyout money Jordan Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee 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 | [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. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. Which is what allowed us to have good results. Jordan nearly got his dream job that year when Brad Stevens left to take the Boston Celtics job. All Rights Reserved. I really learned how to run a program from him. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. USA Today Sports Images Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. New Coach LaVall Jordan spent last year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but that doesnt mean hes a stranger to the program. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. Butler fires mens basketball coach LaVall Jordan, a Michigan native Published: Apr. Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. 2023 www.indystar.com. [7], On April 7, 2016, Milwaukee hired Jordan to replace Rob Jeter. "If this happens, it would be a great hire for Butler and a great loss for us.". 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. Health issues effectively ended his coaching career at Ohio State. He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. 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. 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. 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. Theyre all great human beings. If it does, well have to have some conversations. "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. He was the first Butler player to participate in the NBA Development League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. We are confident we will continue to build on his success and look forward to the future.''. 2023 All rights reserved. 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. 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. 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. $2,000 for each win over a team with RPI 50 or He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. As Player: 129 G, 7.9 PPG, Butler (Full Record), Career Record (major schools): 6 Years, 94-98, .490 W-L%, Schools: Milwaukee (11-24) and Butler (83-74), Conference Champion: 0 Times (Reg. He left after one season for personal reasons. Boals, 49, is 59-33 in three seasons at Ohio U., including 25-10 this year and 14-6 in the Mid-American Conference. Panthers athletic director Amanda Braun said the search for Jordan's successor will begin immediately. 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. Jordan also received commitments from six players, which has eased the anxiety of the fan base. It was Butlers first NCAA Tournament win in 35 years. 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. The Bulldogs couldve had a shot at the 2020 tournament, but it ended up getting canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celtics assistant Micah Shrewsbury, who worked on Stevens' staff at Butler, also was reportedly under consideration. 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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. LaVall also has a deep appreciation for our university and this program, and will recruit and develop young men who will represent Butler well.''. Jordan played for Butler from 1998 to 2001. He helped the Bulldogs win three conference tournament titles and two Horizon League regular season championships while participating in four consecutive post-season tournaments. Jordan was the senior leader of that team. The Bulldogs never returned to the Big Dance during his tenure, however. He was the first person to say we could win the national championship at Butler. 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). ''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. 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. %%EOF Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. 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. 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. ), NCAA Tournament: 1 Year (1-1), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. 0 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. (2008-11). Do you have a sports website? Limited Ads. "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. New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. 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. That team won only eight games during the regular season and lost its last nine in a row. The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new 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. $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. 1 Villanova in Hinkle Fieldhouse, marking Butler's third straight win over the Wildcats. He challenged all of us to dream big, LaVall Jordan said that day. 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. 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. Speculation has centered on Ohio University's Jeff Boals, a former assistant coach under Thad Matta at Ohio State. On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. 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. He got a lot of respect from the locker room because players knew he cared about them. Consistency is the mark of a champion. 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]. The information below applies to the data Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.. Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. Todd was terrific at team building. That was really beneficial, Jordan says. 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 | Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. "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. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. On April 1, 2022, Butler announced that they had parted ways with Jordan. Butler announced Friday that it has parted ways with head mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. 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. [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. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). Matta is an associate athletic director hired by Indiana when Mike Woodson took over the Hoosiers. Nothing changed, he says. Breaking news. See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. You may opt-out by. If Butler stays within the family, below are logical candidates. 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. 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. 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. 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. Writer / Matt Roberts 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. 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. Join our linker program. Matta last coached at Ohio State. WebJordans contract at WMU was never officially signed - the school was in the process of completing a background check. As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. The Bulldogs brought nearly everyone back from their 2020-21 team, but finished just 14-19 overall and 6-14 in conference play. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Towne Post Network, Inc.8800 North St., Ste. 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