Jordan was born April 16, 1979 and is a native of Albion, MI. Butler fires basketball coach LaVall Jordan, What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan, Insider: The Butler Way? 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. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. That was really beneficial, Jordan says. 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 was named CBS Player of the Game in Butlers second-round contest after scoring 17 points against nationally-ranked Arizona. They fell to Providence in the Big East quarterfinals after beating Xavier in double overtime in the first round. He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. "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. hb```f``2e`a`ge@ Q&( own``n!CW4@L`0>v'!A% 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. Brads (Stevens) organizational skills are off the charts. Photography provided by Butler University Athletics. He contributed to 91 victories in four years, a Butler record at the time. He took teams to two Final Fours, four Elite Eights (one at Xavier), five Big Ten championships and four Big Ten tournament titles. Contact IndyStar reporter David Woods at david.woods@indystar.com. Do you have a sports website? Jordan also received commitments from six players, which has eased the anxiety of the fan base. 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. 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. If Butler looks elsewhere, the pool of candidates would be large and indeterminate. He was the first person to say we could win the national championship at Butler. Weve always been rated pretty highly in fewest turnovers, and that wont change. Nored, too, is a beloved Bulldog. [1] He is a former head coach of Milwaukee, as well as assistant coach at Michigan, Iowa, and Butler. 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: [1] He is a former head coach of [2], Jordan spent four years (200307) on Todd Lickliter's staff at Butler before following him to Iowa for three additional seasons (20072010). The information below applies to the data 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. Jordan returned to Butler in the fall of 2003 and took over administrative and operational duties for the mens basketball program. 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. 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. Theyre all great human beings. But, like Collier, Jordan has long ties to the university. Nothing changed, he says. Groce was 95-75 in five seasons at Illinois (2012-16). 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. Butler last played a basketball game on March 10 in the Big East Tournament. Another coach with Hoosier ties is Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew, former coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt. Todd was terrific at team building. LaVall also has a deep appreciation for our university and this program, and will recruit and develop young men who will represent Butler well.''. [4], Jordan played professional basketball in Europe for one year after graduating. The Bulldogs finished 14-19 this season, 6-14 in the Big East. If Butler stays within the family, below are logical candidates. 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. 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. All rights reserved. From Thad Matta to Chris Holtmann, the Bulldogs regularly promoted assistant coaches to the top job and continued to enjoy success. That does not include a summer as an assistant for USA Basketballs World Cup qualifying team. K&p2_=tO@D QR Health issues effectively ended his coaching career at Ohio State. 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. I still lean on them all now, Jordan adds. He was the first Butler player to participate in the National Basketball Developmental League, playing for the Huntsville Flight. Barring a breakdown during contract negotiations, Jordan will be the one getting the top job despite just one season of head coaching experience. He also had duties related to Butlers summer basketball camps. All Rights Reserved. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. But Jordan met the Western Michigan players and his nameplate was on an office at the schools basketball facility. New Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan looks to continue a winning tradition in his first season with the men's team. Apr 1, 2022 In this story: Butler Bulldogs Butler announced on Friday that they have parted ways with mens basketball head coach LaVall Jordan. [7], On April 7, 2016, Milwaukee hired Jordan to replace Rob Jeter. The decision comes after Jordans buyout dropped significantly, according to Stadiums Jeff Goodman. Jordan, 42, is a former Butler guard who played key roles on NCAA Tournament teams for the program in 2000 and 2001. He was a point guard on those Butler teams of 2010 and 2011, a popular figure on the entire campus. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.. LaVall Jordan, a former Butler University assistant coach and player under Coach Todd Lickliter, is in his third year as an assistant coach at Iowa after joining the program as an assistant coach in April, 2007. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He effectively became a defensive coordinator. 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 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, 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 Bulldogs set a school record for wins in 2007 after opening the season with 10 straight victories. 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. He was a Butler assistant under Matta. The Bulldogs never returned to the Big Dance during his tenure, however. Jordan played basketball at Butler from 1997-2001 and played a year in the NBA G League before diving into college coaching. Limited Ads. Matta has a 17-year coaching record of 439-154 (.733), averaging 26 wins a year. Web$5,000 for winning the Horizon League Conference Tournament 3. 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. Is there one now? 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 two-time all-conference performer and was named MVP of the 2001 league championship. [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. 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. Seas. ''He has played a major role in successful programs that have competed at the highest levels. 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 his five years at the helm, Jordan amassed an 83-73 record, including 40-54 in Big East action. Butler gave him his start as an assistant from 2003-07 under Todd Lickliter, and he followed Lickliter to Iowa from 2007-10. The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) this season, marking the program's second straight losing campaign. 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. 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. Privacy Policy During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan. Learn more and register, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. At Danville, Groce was coached by Todd Lickliter, the 2007 national coach of the year at Butler. 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. Groce has taken three schools to the NCAA tournament: Ohio U.,Illinois, Akron. He nearly led the 13th-seeded Zips to a first-round NCAA tourney upset of UCLA, which came from behind to win 57-53. [4] In his first season as head coach, he led the unranked Bulldogs to a stunning 10193 upset of No. 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. Which is what allowed us to have good results. He was promoted to assistant coach the next season and stayed in that post until leaving with Todd Lickliter for Iowa in 2007. Although 32, Noredhas already had eight coaching stops since leaving college. I want to thank LaVall for his dedication to our program, and we wish him and his family all the best moving forward.". He is scheduled to be introduced on Wednesday. [1] Butler's athletic director Barry Collier had recruited Jordan as a player and coached him for three seasons. WebJordan was Butlers Most Valuable Player in 2000-01. Two former Butler assistants, Ryan Pedon and Michael Lewis, are out Matta is an associate athletic director hired by Indiana when Mike Woodson took over the Hoosiers. Butler also won its first NCAA Tournament game in 39 years with a 7963 win over Wake Forest in 2001. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Matta last coached at Ohio State. INDIANAPOLIS Butler University is searching for a new head basketball coach. Thats when Butler called him to replace Holtmann. Join our linker program. Butler University basketball has been remarkably resilient through its last six coaching changes. 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. The timing is attributable to the fact that Jordan's buyout figure dropped Friday, according to CBS Sports' Matt Norlander. Collier also reportedly interviewed two of Holtmann's assistants, Terry Johnson and Ryan Pedon. 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. We had 10 days just to be together and build relationships, especially with the freshmen. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. Thats when John Beilein came calling at Michigan, and Jordan served as an assistant with the Wolverines from 2010-16. I give that group a lot of credit. 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. 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]. endstream endobj 31 0 obj <> endobj 32 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 33 0 obj <>stream 6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories, at He was 78-23 in three years at Xavier and 337-123 in 13 years at Ohio State. All rights reserved. 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. "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. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Three weeks later, the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach. Ive been fortunate with the type of people Ive been around, Jordan says. Butler fires mens basketball coach LaVall Jordan, a Michigan native Published: Apr. 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. 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. Butler won the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament with wins over Notre Dame, Indiana, Tennessee and Gonzaga. He then joined Lickliters staff at Iowa and moved on to Michigan before accepting the head coaching job at Milwaukee. 2023 www.indystar.com. Thad was an unbelievable motivator who just had a gift for getting guys ready. Jordan returned as director of basketball operations - a proving ground for a series of future Butler head coaches - in 2003-04. 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. The 38-year-old Jordan replaces Chris Holtmann, who left for Ohio State last week. The Bulldogs The Bulldogs finished 14-18 (6-14 Big East) It was Butlers first NCAA Tournament win in 35 years. ''This is a dream come true,'' Jordan said. It was also good to be able to go against an opponent. 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 | (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). 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. ''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 left after one season for personal reasons. Jordan took over the Butler program in 2017 after Chris Holtmann departed for Ohio State. He helped the Bulldogs win three conference tournament titles and two Horizon League regular season championships while participating in four consecutive post-season tournaments. He has played for coaches who apparently believe the only way to drive home a message is with a nail gun. 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 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 was the Buckeyes' head coach from 2004 until 2017. Jordan tallied 977 points, 365 rebounds and 179 assists during his four-year career. ''LaVall is a tremendous coach who exemplifies The Butler Way,'' Collier said in a statement. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced Friday that the university and men's basketball head coach LaVall Jordan have parted ways. The Bulldogs went to the NCAA tournament in his first season, winning 21 games and beating Arkansas in the first round of the tournament. Although the university did not disclose it, Jordan received a contract extension and raise after the season, according to a source. 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Butler becomes the third Big East school to undergo a coaching change in this cycle. 4/1/2022 10:15:00 AM | By: John Dedman. He, too, interviewed for the Butler job in 2017, then left with Holtmann and remained on Ohio States staff for four years. He is85-56 in four years at Ohio U. Butler announced Friday it was firing men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after five seasons. 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. 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. %PDF-1.7 % "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 Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. Butler's 2020 team was on track for a bid with a 22-9 record before the event's cancellation due to COVID-19. 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. %%EOF Please wait while you are redirected to the right page Butler Basketball Head Coach LaVall Jordan Looks to Continue Winning Tradition. The nice thing is, theyre just a phone call away.. Butler made it to one NCAA Tournament under Jordan, and that happened in his first season. On June 12, 2017, Butler hired Jordan to replace Chris Holtmann. [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. LaVall Jordan has played for coaches who yell. 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. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) LaVall Jordan is getting another chance to make his imprint at Butler. 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. 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See the complete salary history of Butler coach LaVall Jordan, including scheduled school pay and bonuses. The former Butler coach will join Fox Sports for the upcoming college basketball season, 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. 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. That team won only eight games during the regular season and lost its last nine in a row. INDIANAPOLIS LaVall Jordan is heading from sideline to studio. He got a lot of respect from the locker room because players knew he cared about them. He led the 13th-seeded Bobcats to a 62-58 victory over fourth-seeded Virginia in the 2021 NCAA tournament. ''He has been an integral part of setting the building blocks in place for the success of our program. After playing at Butler under coach Todd Lickliter, Jordan served as an assistant coach at Butler for four years. Record includes games as coach of major schools, and does not reflect forfeits or vacated games. 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. The Bulldogs couldve had a shot at the 2020 tournament, but it ended up getting canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more. According to his contract, Boals' buyout drops from $750,000 to $650,000 on April 2 (Saturday). He was considered to be runner-up to Walter McCarty in Evansvilles 2018 coaching search. hbbd``b`$AD+$X 6X. Coach Beilein is a great tactician. All rights reserved. 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. 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. [2] Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Jordan was the senior leader of that team. 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. 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. And they've continued to win despite having four coaches since 2013. 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 | In the 2021-22 season, Butler disappointed despite preseason expectations of competing for an NCAA tournament bid. Or write about sports? He and his wife, Destinee, have two daughters, Ava (four) and Alanna (two). The Bulldogs' former star player, who started his coaching career at his alma mater, was hired Monday as Butler's new head coach. 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. Jordan played for Butler from 1998 to 2001. He was on hand Thursday night as a spectator at Madison Square Garden when Xavier beat Texas A&M to win the NIT championship. New Coach LaVall Jordan spent last year at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but that doesnt mean hes a stranger to the program. 2023 All rights reserved. LaVall Jordan is out as Butlers head coach after five years, athletic director Barry Collier announced Friday. Jordan also understands what it means to coach at Butler and all On Wednesday night, UWM officials made the call and the offer to Jordan, whose contract is reportedly worth $350,000 annually, plus incentives. He challenged all of us to dream big, LaVall Jordan said that day. 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. (Photo by Scott W. 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