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 men's basketball program is needed," Butler athletic director Barry Collier said. The information below applies to the data LaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. 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 Writer / Matt Roberts Todd was terrific at team building. "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. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at Seas. I give that group a lot of credit. 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 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. The Bulldogs went to the NCAA tournament in his first season, winning 21 games and beating Arkansas in the first round of the tournament. (Photo by Scott W. 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He led the 13th-seeded Bobcats to a 62-58 victory over fourth-seeded Virginia in the 2021 NCAA tournament. Jordan returned as director of basketball operations - a proving ground for a series of future Butler head coaches - in 2003-04. 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). Jordan was the senior leader of that team. INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. 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 is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. Nored is finishing his first season with the Pacers following three with the Charlotte Hornets. 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. He was a two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. WebJordans contract at WMU was never officially signed - the school was in the process of completing a background check. 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. 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. 117Fishers, IN 46038(317) 810-0011 phone/text. 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. Before that, Boalwas 55-42 in three seasons at Stony Brook, featuring a 24-9 record in 2018-19. Butler parted ways with head coach LaVall Jordan last month. 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. He has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. Consistency is the mark of a champion. 2023 All rights reserved. It was Butlers first NCAA Tournament win in 35 years. 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. 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. %%EOF On June 12, 2017, Butler hired Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann. All rights reserved. Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. Thad was an unbelievable motivator who just had a gift for getting guys ready. 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. Working with multiple successful coaches has provided Jordan with an opportunity to absorb distinctive strengths and styles. Apr 1, 2022 In this story: Butler Bulldogs Butler announced on Friday that they have parted ways with mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. Panthers athletic director Amanda Braun said the search for Jordan's successor will begin immediately. Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). He was the first player in Butler basketball history to play in four NCAA Tournament games and he also played in three NIT games. 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 is85-56 in four years at Ohio U. 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. Another coach with Hoosier ties is Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew, former coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach. Join our linker program. [7], On April 7, 2016, Milwaukee hired Jordan to replace Rob Jeter. He was a G League assistant for the Maine Red Claws and a player development coach for Stevens Celtics. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced []. 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 | 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. 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. He nearly led the 13th-seeded Zips to a first-round NCAA tourney upset of UCLA, which came from behind to win 57-53. 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. Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). Brads (Stevens) organizational skills are off the charts. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. hb```f``2e`a`ge@ Q&( own``n!CW4@L`0>v'!A% 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. Ragland, 40, an Evansville native, has been an assistant at Utah State, Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling Green and Indiana State. 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]. New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. Do you have a blog? Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. In-depth analysis. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. 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. Matta is an associate athletic director hired by Indiana when Mike Woodson took over the Hoosiers. ''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. Jordan nearly got his dream job that year when Brad Stevens left to take the Boston Celtics job. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. 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. INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. Butler announced Friday that it is firing coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons on the job. He was the Buckeyes' head coach from 2004 until 2017. Collier also reportedly interviewed two of Holtmann's assistants, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon. Butler announced Friday that it has parted ways with head mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. 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. ''Butler is a place that means so much to me and my family, and I am honored and humbled to lead this storied program. [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. 0 [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. Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. 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. Jordan tallied 977 points, 365 rebounds and 179 assists during his four-year career. 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. 56 0 obj <>stream [11] Jordan is a Christian.[12][13]. He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. "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. 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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 challenged all of us to dream big, LaVall Jordan said that day. $2,000 for being named Horizon League Coach of the Year 4. 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. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out [2][3] He was a two-time All-Conference player and the 2001 Midwestern Collegiate Conference men's basketball tournament MVP. 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 never returned to the Big Dance during his tenure, however. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. He was a Butler assistant under Matta. Breaking news. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. Which is what allowed us to have good results. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. Groce just finished his fifth season at Akron, where he is 39-16 in Mid-American Conference games over the past three yearsand won the MAC tournament. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. Ive been fortunate with the type of people Ive been around, Jordan says. After earning his bachelors degree in journalism in 2001, Jordan played professional basketball in Europe. We present them here for purely educational purposes. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Pedon, who interviewed for the job that went to Jordan in 2017, acceptedthe job at Illinois State. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Butler Athletics In hiring Jordan, Collier made program history. 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 won the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament with wins over Notre Dame, Indiana, Tennessee and Gonzaga. You may opt-out by. He effectively became a defensive coordinator. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). 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 had been a finalist when Michigan hired Bacari Alexander from Western Michigan earlier this offseason. Speculation has centered on Ohio University's Jeff Boals, a former assistant coach under Thad Matta at Ohio State. [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. 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. See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. New Coach LaVall Jordan spent last year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but that doesnt mean hes a stranger to the program. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. That was really beneficial, Jordan says. I really learned how to run a program from him. Privacy Policy Jordan met with athletic director Barry Collier multiple times since the Bulldogs' season ended, sources told ESPN, but the amount of buyout money Jordan 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. hR]k0+1yJIud,u,4tks9WR 088}i. Do you have a sports website? 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. Although 32, Noredhas already had eight coaching stops since leaving college. WebLaVall Jordan. Terms Of Service, Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, ISAAC - Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Basketball Autograph Policy and Procedures. WebLaVall Jurrant Jordan (born April 16, 1979) is an American college basketball coach, most recently the head coach for the Butler Bulldogs. He was a college teammate at Taylor with Chris Holtmann, who was Butler's coach for three seasonsbefore leaving for Ohio State. The Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Boals, 49, is 59-33 in three seasons at Ohio U., including 25-10 this year and 14-6 in the Mid-American Conference. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee The timing is attributable to the fact that Jordan's buyout figure dropped Friday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. 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. [1] He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. Two formerButler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out of the mix. Nothing changed, he says. If it does, well have to have some conversations. On April 1, 2022, Butler announced that they had parted ways with Jordan. Record includes games as coach of major schools, and does not reflect forfeits or vacated games. Prior to taking over at Butler, Jordan was the head coach at Milwaukee for one season. Their season ended with a 65-61 loss to Providence in the Big East tournament. 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 was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. 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. 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 | $2,000 for each win over a team with RPI 50 or He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. / Follow him on Twitter: @DavidWoods007. He was the first Butler player to participate in the National Basketball Developmental League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. 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. endstream endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 33 0 obj <>stream 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 New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. With Barry Collier, it was instilling values and holding people accountable. In his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler. 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 was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? I still lean on them all now, Jordan adds. Jordan went 11-24 at Milwaukee last season, his first as a head coach. [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. 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. 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. The decision comes after Jordans buyout dropped significantly, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. As an assistant coach, he held on-the-court coaching and teaching responsibilities, game preparation duties and prospect evaluation. At Danville, Groce was coached by Todd Lickliter, the 2007 national coach of the year at Butler. 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. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. 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