Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Basketball Autograph Policy and Procedures. Coach Beilein is a great tactician. 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. Which 16 teams should you buy or fade ahead of March Madness? It was also good to be able to go against an opponent. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. 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. Butler becomes the third Big East school to undergo a coaching change in this cycle. [1] Butler's athletic director Barry Collier had recruited Jordan as a player and coached him for three seasons. That does not include a summer as an assistant for USA Basketballs World Cup qualifying team. Record includes games as coach of major schools, and does not reflect forfeits or vacated games. The timing is attributable to the fact that Jordan's buyout figure dropped Friday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. $2,000 for each win over a team with RPI 50 or 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 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. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. 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. Jordan was named CBS Player of the Game in Butlers second-round contest after scoring 17 points against nationally-ranked Arizona. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. He has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. All Rights Reserved. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Collier should know: He recruited Jordan and coached him for three seasons before leaving for Nebraska. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out The Bulldogs couldve had a shot at the 2020 tournament, but it ended up getting canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lewis left his job as UCLA assistant to beBall State. Privacy Policy 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. 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. K&p2_=tO@D QR ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. 117Fishers, IN 46038(317) 810-0011 phone/text. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. As an assistant coach at Butler, Jordan helped the Bulldogs post a 29-7 record in 2006-07. 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. Butler fires mens basketball coach LaVall Jordan, a Michigan native Published: Apr. 10 Milwaukee tops No. Speculation has centered on Ohio University's Jeff Boals, a former assistant coach under Thad Matta at Ohio State. [11] Jordan is a Christian.[12][13]. %%EOF Jordan played basketball at Butler from 1997-2001 and played a year in the NBA G League before diving into college coaching. [7], On April 7, 2016, Milwaukee hired Jordan to replace Rob Jeter. 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. INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. 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. 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. 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 Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. From Thad Matta to Chris Holtmann, the Bulldogs regularly promoted assistant coaches to the top job and continued to enjoy success. 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. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. 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. Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. Johnson is in his first season as a Purdue assistant. He helped the Bulldogs win three conference tournament titles and two Horizon League regular season championships while participating in four consecutive post-season tournaments. Copyright 2023 Towne Post Network, Inc. Consistency is the mark of a champion. 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. Limited Ads. Jordan played for Butler from 1998 to 2001. Breaking news. LaVall Jordan is a Butler alum who labels his new job as a 'dream destination.' He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. He effectively became a defensive coordinator. 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. Their season ended with a 65-61 loss to Providence in the Big East tournament. He took teams to two Final Fours, four Elite Eights (one at Xavier), five Big Ten championships and four Big Ten tournament titles. On April 1, 2022, Butler announced that they had parted ways with Jordan. [2] Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. You may opt-out by. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. At 54, he is young enough to get back into it if he and Collier believe he can endure the grind. And Matta brought a 23-year-old Brad Stevens to Butler, hiring him as director of basketball operations. He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. Jordan was the senior leader of that team. 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]. He was a G League assistant for the Maine Red Claws and a player development coach for Stevens Celtics. Butler parted ways with head coach LaVall Jordan last month. 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. Ohio's Jeff Boals is considered one of the leading candidates to replace Jordan, sources told ESPN. Butler University basketball has been remarkably resilient through its last six coaching changes. hR]k0+1yJIud,u,4tks9WR 088}i. Health issues effectively ended his coaching career at Ohio State. 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. He nearly led the 13th-seeded Zips to a first-round NCAA tourney upset of UCLA, which came from behind to win 57-53. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. He was a point guard on those Butler teams of 2010 and 2011, a popular figure on the entire campus. [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. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. Thad was an unbelievable motivator who just had a gift for getting guys ready. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. Matta last coached 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.''. 0 He was the first player in Butler basketball history to play in four NCAA Tournament games and he also played in three NIT games. Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. The Butler job Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. This past year, the Bulldogs went 14-18 overall and 6-14 in conference play. Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. And they've continued to win despite having four coaches since 2013. He is85-56 in four years at Ohio U. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Instead, Collier chose to stay in-house by hiring former Butler star Brandon Miller. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. 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 Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Jordan nearly got his dream job that year when Brad Stevens left to take the Boston Celtics job. WebLaVall Jordan. 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 | Or write about sports? The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. Butler announced Friday that it has parted ways with head mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. If it does, well have to have some conversations. He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Jordan returned as director of basketball operations - a proving ground for a series of future Butler head coaches - in 2003-04. Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Towne Post Network, Inc.8800 North St., Ste. He and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. Todd was terrific at team building. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. He got a lot of respect from the locker room because players knew he cared about them. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. Join our linker program. 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. [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. 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. / If Butler stays within the family, below are logical candidates. "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 Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. [1] He is a former head coach of (2008-11). Jordan helped the Bulldogs to a remarkably successful run as a four-year letterman from 1997-2001. "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. Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. Seas. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007. 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 The Bulldogs 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. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee He neverfinished above .500 in the Big Ten and missedthe NCAA tournament in each of his final four years. "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. The decision comes after Jordans buyout dropped significantly, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. 2023 All rights reserved. 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. Jordan was born April 16, 1979 and is a native of Albion, MI. Butler made it to one NCAA Tournament under Jordan, and that happened in his first season. Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. endstream endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 33 0 obj <>stream Is there one now? 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], Jordan spent four years (200307) on Todd Lickliter's staff at Butler before following him to Iowa for three additional seasons (20072010). 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. ''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. In the 2021-22 season, Butler disappointed despite preseason expectations of competing for an NCAA tournament bid. Theyre all great human beings. Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. More AP college basketball at www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 . 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. We are confident we will continue to build on his success and look forward to the future.''. Xavier fired Travis Steele and replaced him with ex-Arizona and former Xavier coach Sean Miller. 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. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. (Photo by Scott W. 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Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler. 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. All rights reserved. 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As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.. Nored, too, is a beloved Bulldog. 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. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. 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. Do you have a sports website? He was a college teammate at Taylor with Chris Holtmann, who was Butler's coach for three seasonsbefore leaving for Ohio State. 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. In his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. The information below applies to the data 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.''. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. 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 two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. Jordan tallied 977 points, 365 rebounds and 179 assists during his four-year career. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). He was 44-19 as head coach at Vincennes University from 2008-10. Butler last played a basketball game on March 10 in the Big East Tournament. After earning his bachelors degree in journalism in 2001, Jordan played professional basketball in Europe. INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. Ive been fortunate with the type of people Ive been around, Jordan says. 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. 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. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. WebLaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. 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.. Celtics assistant Micah Shrewsbury, who worked on Stevens' staff at Butler, also was reportedly under consideration. USA Today Sports Images Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Butler gave him his start as an assistant from 2003-07 under Todd Lickliter, and he followed Lickliter to Iowa from 2007-10. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. 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. "If this happens, it would be a great hire for Butler and a great loss for us.". 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. 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. []. [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. He left after one season for personal reasons. 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. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. ), NCAA Tournament: 1 Year (1-1), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships. Find out more. [4], Jordan played professional basketball in Europe for one year after graduating. Weve always been rated pretty highly in fewest turnovers, and that wont change. The Bulldogs went to the NCAA tournament in his first season, winning 21 games and beating Arkansas in the first round of the tournament. 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. All rights reserved. In-depth analysis. 2023 www.indystar.com. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. 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. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Ve "8@ 8cdXd100Cg | 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., The school said A national search for a new men's basketball coach will begin immediately.. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". Brads (Stevens) organizational skills are off the charts. 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