Johnson is in his first season as a Purdue assistant. [4], Jordan played professional basketball in Europe for one year after graduating. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Basketball Autograph Policy and Procedures. And Matta brought a 23-year-old Brad Stevens to Butler, hiring him as director of basketball operations. 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 reached the 2018 NCAA Tournament under Jordan's direction in his first season after taking over for Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State. He led the 13th-seeded Bobcats to a 62-58 victory over fourth-seeded Virginia in the 2021 NCAA tournament. ), NCAA Tournament: 1 Year (1-1), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships. ''He has been an integral part of setting the building blocks in place for the success of our program. endstream endobj startxref ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. hb```f``2e`a`ge@ Q&( own``n!CW4@L`0>v'!A% 2023 www.indystar.com. ''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. "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 Butler made it to one NCAA Tournament under Jordan, and that happened in his first season. Which is what allowed us to have good results. He was the first Butler player to participate in the National Basketball Developmental League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. Jordan is married to Destinee Jordan and they have three daughters together. Ve "8@ 8cdXd100Cg | He effectively became a defensive coordinator. 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. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. 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. Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. Athletic director Barry Collier made the announcement Monday night after word got out that Jordan had agreed to take the job. As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. ), 0 Times (Tourn. 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.. He was a college teammate at Taylor with Chris Holtmann, who was Butler's coach for three seasonsbefore leaving for Ohio State. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. He left after one season for personal reasons. The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach. Web$5,000 for winning the Horizon League Conference Tournament 3. Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. All rights reserved. [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. 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. Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. On June 12, 2017, Butler hired Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. 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. WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. 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. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. He was a Butler assistant under Matta. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. Jordan had been a finalist when Michigan hired Bacari Alexander from Western Michigan earlier this offseason. 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 $50,000 . Yes, You read that right. Jordan is the proud father of three children. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. The Bulldogs couldve had a shot at the 2020 tournament, but it ended up getting canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. Butler parted ways with head coach LaVall Jordan last month. Limited Ads. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. On April 1, 2022, Butler announced that they had parted ways with Jordan. 0 Jordan tallied 977 points, 365 rebounds and 179 assists during his four-year career. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [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. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced (2008-11). He was on hand Thursday night as a spectator at Madison Square Garden when Xavier beat Texas A&M to win the NIT championship. 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. Jordan also understands what it means to coach at Butler and all Breaking news. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. Jordan met with athletic director Barry Collier multiple times since the Bulldogs' season ended, sources told ESPN, but the amount of buyout money Jordan Collier should know: He recruited Jordan and coached him for three seasons before leaving for Nebraska. [2] Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. [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. 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. He was the first Butler player to participate in the NBA Development League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. 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.''. 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. 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. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. 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. Prior to taking over at Butler, Jordan was the head coach at Milwaukee for one season. Todd was terrific at team building. He has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. "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. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Towne Post Network, Inc.8800 North St., Ste. Jordan helped the Bulldogs to a remarkably successful run as a four-year letterman from 1997-2001. 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 is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. If it does, well have to have some conversations. Butler gave him his start as an assistant from 2003-07 under Todd Lickliter, and he followed Lickliter to Iowa from 2007-10. 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. He was 44-19 as head coach at Vincennes University from 2008-10. $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. 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. WebLaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. Seas. Their season ended with a 65-61 loss to Providence in the Big East tournament. WebJordans contract at WMU was never officially signed - the school was in the process of completing a background check. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. hR]k0+1yJIud,u,4tks9WR 088}i. "If this happens, it would be a great hire for Butler and a great loss for us.". All rights reserved. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. 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. Butler fires basketball coach LaVall Jordan, What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, Insider: The Butler Way? Collier also reportedly interviewed two of Holtmann's assistants, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon. They fell to Providence in the Big East quarterfinals after beating Xavier in double overtime in the first round. Apr 1, 2022 In this story: Butler Bulldogs Butler announced on Friday that they have parted ways with mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. [2], Jordan spent four years (200307) on Todd Lickliter's staff at Butler before following him to Iowa for three additional seasons (20072010). [1] He is a former head coach of Celtics assistant Micah Shrewsbury, who worked on Stevens' staff at Butler, also was reportedly under consideration. 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. A successor has not [11] Jordan is a Christian.[12][13]. 10 Milwaukee tops No. 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. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. "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 and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. 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Ragland, 40, an Evansville native, has been an assistant at Utah State, Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green and Indiana State. 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. Please wait while you are redirected to the right page Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan Looks to Continue Winning Tradition. LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. 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. Or write about sports? Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). After earning his bachelors degree in journalism in 2001, Jordan played professional basketball in Europe. Butler won the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament with wins over Notre Dame, Indiana, Tennessee and Gonzaga. Privacy Policy 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 | ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. 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. In-depth analysis. On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. endstream endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 33 0 obj <>stream He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. 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. 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. Jordan returned to Butler in the fall of 2003 and took over administrative and operational duties for the mens basketball program. 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. Jordan was named CBS Player of the Game in Butlers second-round contest after scoring 17 points against nationally-ranked Arizona. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. 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 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). 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). He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. 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 fires mens basketball coach LaVall Jordan, a Michigan native Published: Apr. See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. The information below applies to the data According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). Johnson was a beloved figure, Coach T, during 10 seasons as a Butler assistant, serving on the staffs of teams reaching NCAA championship games in 2010 and 2011. 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]. Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. This is a BETA experience. 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. Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. Jordan returned as director of basketball operations - a proving ground for a series of future Butler head coaches - in 2003-04. Thad was an unbelievable motivator who just had a gift for getting guys ready. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He got a lot of respect from the locker room because players knew he cared about them. USA Today Sports Images Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. The former Butler coach will join Fox Sports for the upcoming college basketball season, All Rights Reserved. Jordan was the senior leader of that team. 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. Nothing changed, he says. Although 32, Noredhas already had eight coaching stops since leaving college. The timing is attributable to the fact that Jordan's buyout figure dropped Friday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Another coach with Hoosier ties is Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew, former coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt. This past year, the Bulldogs went 14-18 overall and 6-14 in conference play. 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. If Butler stays within the family, below are logical candidates. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". 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. 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. 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. That team won only eight games during the regular season and lost its last nine in a row. 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. As an assistant coach at Butler, Jordan helped the Bulldogs post a 29-7 record in 2006-07. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. It was also good to be able to go against an opponent. From Thad Matta to Chris Holtmann, the Bulldogs regularly promoted assistant coaches to the top job and continued to enjoy success. He neverfinished above .500 in the Big Ten and missedthe NCAA tournament in each of his final four years. Matta last coached at Ohio State. Lewis left his job as UCLA assistant to beBall State. 2023 All rights reserved. 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 last played a basketball game on March 10 in the Big East Tournament. Jordan nearly got his dream job that year when Brad Stevens left to take the Boston Celtics job. [1] He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. Jordan took over at his alma mater in 2017, leading the Bulldogs to an 83-74 record during his five seasons at the helm. He challenged all of us to dream big, LaVall Jordan said that day. Because in practice, youre trying to figure out if it was good offense or bad defense. 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. 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 He nearly led the 13th-seeded Zips to a first-round NCAA tourney upset of UCLA, which came from behind to win 57-53. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". 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. 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. Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. Brads (Stevens) organizational skills are off the charts. 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. Ohio's Jeff Boals is considered one of the leading candidates to replace Jordan, sources told ESPN. Panthers athletic director Amanda Braun said the search for Jordan's successor will begin immediately. He was the first person to say we could win the national championship at Butler. That was really beneficial, Jordan says. 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. K&p2_=tO@D QR Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. The Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. If guys didnt believe in what we were doing, if we hadnt been consistent as a staff, we wouldnt have advanced. In his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. 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