In an era of the transfer portal, the Bulldogs must also see if they retain a young core. Collier recruited Jordan as a player, coached him, hired him as the Bulldogs' first Black head basketball coach. More: What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall JordanĪ pivotal decision by athletic director Barry Collier is whether to stay within the Butler family for a new coach or to go outside. More: Who's next for Butler? Speculation centers on Thad Matta, Ohio coach Jeff Boals View Gallery: Butler basketball fires coach LaVall Jordan So until Friday, Butler had one firing in nearly a century. George Theofanis and Brandon Miller resigned in 19, respectively. Sexson was ousted in 1989 after 12 seasons. Since Tony Hinkle arrived in 1926, Butler has hired one coach, Joe Sexson, who was not an alum or Butler assistant.
“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 in a news release. Jordan stayed in Indianapolis to meet with the team. Collier, a member of the NCAA's Division I basketball committee, is in New Orleans for the Final Four. The news was delivered to Jordan via phone from athletic director Barry Collier, a source confirmed. It was his third losing season out of four, something that had not happened at Butler since the 1980s. The university made the announcement Friday amid speculation Jordan would be fired coming off a 14-19 season, the Bulldogs’ most losses in 32 years.
INDIANAPOLIS – LaVall Jordan is out as basketball coach at Butler. Watch Video: Butler Bulldogs basketball botched LaVall Jordan firing: Insider
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