In a message to the Butler University community earlier this morning, Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier announced his retirement, effective April 30, 2024. His message, as well as a message from Butler President James Danko to the Butler community following Collier’s announcement, can be found below. Additional information on Collier’s career
Butler alum Barlow returns to Bulldogs staff as Assistant Coach
Alex Barlow, who earned Academic All-America honors during his playing career at Butler and has spent the last eight seasons with the Boston Celtics organization, has been hired by Thad Matta as an assistant coach on his staff at Butler. Barlow most recently served as the head coach of the Celtics’ G-League affiliate, guiding the
REPORT: Maurice Joseph headed to Butler
According to a report by the Indianapolis Star, Maurice Joseph will be hired as an assistant coach at Butler. He would replace David Ragland who became the head coach at Evansville a few weeks ago. Joseph, who was the head coach at George Washington from 2016-19, has had one-year stints as an assistant over the
Butler Basketball Staff Update
Butler coach Thad Matta has added a pair of familiar faces to his staff in Greg Oden and Jon Diebler. Both starred for Matta during his time leading the Ohio State program. Oden will serve as Butler’s director of basketball operations and Diebler will hold the director of recruiting title. Teams featuring Oden and Diebler posted a record of 144-39
Butler Basketball Staff Update
Butler coach Thad Matta has finalized his coaching staff for the 2022-23 season with the additions of Mike Pegues and Kevin Kuwik, while retaining David Ragland. All three will serve as assistant coaches. “When I set out to build a staff, I had a lot of boxes that I wanted to check,” said Matta, who returned to Butler as head coach
Thad Matta named Head Coach at Butler
Thad Matta has returned to his alma mater to lead the Butler men’s basketball program as head coach for a second time. Butler Vice President/Director of Athletics Barry Collier made the announcement Sunday, April 3. **Matta will be re-introduced to the Butler community Wednesday, April 6 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Specific details on the event and
Butler parts ways with Men’s Basketball Coach LaVall Jordan
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,” said Collier. “These decisions are never easy, but are incredibly more
Ragland named Assistant Basketball Coach at Butler
David Ragland, who helped Utah State to a record of 74-24 over the past three seasons, has joined the Butler staff as an assistant coach. Head coach LaVall Jordan made the announcement Monday, April 26. Ragland arrives in Indianapolis with nearly two decades of experience, including previous assistant coaching stops at Valparaiso, Northern Kentucky, Bowling
Butler Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Butler men’s basketball assistant coach Jeff Meyer has recently announced his retirement, due to family considerations and COVID-19 concerns. The program’s basketball analyst Will Vergollo will move into an assistant coach position for the upcoming 2020-21 season in an interim capacity. “Jeff has been a tremendous mentor for several generations of student-athletes and coaches alike,” said head
Butler Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Georgia Southwestern
Georgia Southwestern State University head men’s basketball coach Ben Hicks has announced the hiring of Jalen Butler as his assistant coach for the 2017-18 season. Butler comes to GSW from Armstrong State University where he recently completed his second season as a graduate assistant coach for the Pirates. “I’m very excited that Coach Butler has
Will Vergollo added to Butler Staff as Basketball Analyst
Will Vergollo, who served as an assistant coach under LaVall Jordan last season at Milwaukee, has joined Jordan’s coaching staff at Butler in the position of Basketball Analyst. In this role for Butler, Vergollo will oversee video operations and analytics, while assisting with preparation of scouting reports. Jordan announced Vergollo’s hiring on Wednesday, July 26.
Omar Lowery Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Butler
Omar Lowery has been hired as a men’s basketball assistant coach at Butler. Lowery spent the 2016-17 season as an assistant on LaVall Jordan’s staff at Milwaukee. “Omar did an excellent job as a member of our staff at Milwaukee last season and I’m excited that he is joining me at Butler,” said Jordan, who was