I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". This past year, the Bulldogs went 14-18 overall and 6-14 in conference play. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. 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). He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. He is85-56 in four years at Ohio U. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. Xavier fired Travis Steele and replaced him with ex-Arizona and former Xavier coach Sean Miller. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He was the first Butler player to participate in the NBA Development League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. All rights reserved. We present them here for purely educational purposes. "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. 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 a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. At 54, he is young enough to get back into it if he and Collier believe he can endure the grind. [2] Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. Jordan helped the Bulldogs to a remarkably successful run as a four-year letterman from 1997-2001. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. The Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. Butler parted ways with head coach LaVall Jordan last month. Collier should know: He recruited Jordan and coached him for three seasons before leaving for Nebraska. 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. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. 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. Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. All rights reserved. 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). During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. All Rights Reserved. We are confident we will continue to build on his success and look forward to the future.''. 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 Athletics In hiring Jordan, Collier made program history. He took teams to two Final Fours, four Elite Eights (one at Xavier), five Big Ten championships and four Big Ten tournament titles. Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. He was a Butler assistant under Matta. 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. In the 2021-22 season, Butler disappointed despite preseason expectations of competing for an NCAA tournament bid. endstream endobj startxref Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Jordan nearly got his dream job that year when Brad Stevens left to take the Boston Celtics job. He and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). 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. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. Butler University basketball has been remarkably resilient through its last six coaching changes. Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. That team won only eight games during the regular season and lost its last nine in a row. 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. New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. Butler's 2020 team was on track for a bid with a 22-9 record before the event's cancellation due to COVID-19. As an assistant coach at Butler, Jordan helped the Bulldogs post a 29-7 record in 2006-07. Is there one now? Butler fires basketball coach LaVall Jordan, What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, Insider: The Butler Way? Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Their season ended with a 65-61 loss to Providence in the Big East tournament. LaVall also has a deep appreciation for our university and this program, and will recruit and develop young men who will represent Butler well.''. 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[2], Jordan spent four years (200307) on Todd Lickliter's staff at Butler before following him to Iowa for three additional seasons (20072010). Nored, too, is a beloved Bulldog. ), 0 Times (Tourn. Privacy Policy New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. 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. I still lean on them all now, Jordan adds. Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. Which is what allowed us to have good results. Limited Ads. Butler made it to one NCAA Tournament under Jordan, and that happened in his first season. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out Apr 1, 2022 In this story: Butler Bulldogs Butler announced on Friday that they have parted ways with mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. 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. USA Today Sports Images Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. 117Fishers, IN 46038(317) 810-0011 phone/text. 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. WebLaVall Jordan. 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.''. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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). Jordan had been a finalist when Michigan hired Bacari Alexander from Western Michigan earlier this offseason. And they've continued to win despite having four coaches since 2013. Seas. 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. 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 McCarty was subsequently fired, and Lickliter is now the Purple Aces coach. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. He was 44-19 as head coach at Vincennes University from 2008-10. Writer / Matt Roberts On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. He was the first Butler player to participate in the National Basketball Developmental League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. The Bulldogs got four games against international competition and the trip provided a good opportunity for the team to gel with its new coach. He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. 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. 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. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). 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. [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. 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. WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. Speculation has centered on Ohio University's Jeff Boals, a former assistant coach under Thad Matta at Ohio State. 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. 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. $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. Jordan, who specifically coaches the Wolverines' guards, has been an unsung hero of sorts for the Michigan coaching staff, getting 18- and 19-year-olds to become veteran game managers in limited time. Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. Panthers athletic director Amanda Braun said the search for Jordan's successor will begin immediately. Jordan returned to Butler in the fall of 2003 and took over administrative and operational duties for the mens basketball program. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. Prior to taking over at Butler, Jordan was the head coach at Milwaukee for one season. hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. 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. 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. Breaking news. %PDF-1.7 % The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) 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. Instead, Collier chose to stay in-house by hiring former Butler star Brandon Miller. 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. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007. But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. Collier also reportedly interviewed two of Holtmann's assistants, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon. Ohio's Jeff Boals is considered one of the leading candidates to replace Jordan, sources told ESPN. It was also good to be able to go against an opponent. ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. Because in practice, youre trying to figure out if it was good offense or bad defense. The Bulldogs went to the NCAA tournament in his first season, winning 21 games and beating Arkansas in the first round of the tournament. Boals, 49, is 59-33 in three seasons at Ohio U., including 25-10 this year and 14-6 in the Mid-American Conference. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. That does not include a summer as an assistant for USA Basketballs World Cup qualifying team. Johnson is in his first season as a Purdue assistant. 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. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. I give that group a lot of credit. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Graduate of University of Delaware. Butler announced Friday it was firing head coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. 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