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Butler fires LaVall Jordan after 2nd straight losing season

Butler has fired coach LaVall Jordan after two straight losing seasons and a second consecutive finish near the bottom of the Big East

APRIL 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler Fires Men's Basketball Coach LaVall Jordan The Bulldogs posted a 14–19 record this season, placing ninth in the Big East standings.

APRIL 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Butler men's basketball coaching candidates: Jeff Boals and Ronald Nored lead Brian Hamilton's list After finally making a decision on LaVall Jordan, Butler's next coach likely comes from either the Brad Stevens or Thad Matta lineage.

APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

What you should know about Butler basketball coach LaVall Jordan The former Butler Bulldogs player was hired after Chris Holtmann left the program to coach Ohio State.

APRIL 1, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Butler fires men's basketball coach LaVall Jordan after 5 seasons Butler has fired men’s basketball coach LaVall Jordan. Jordan took over the program in 2017 and compiled a 83-74 record in five seasons.

APRIL 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

The Indianapolis Star Twelve days after Butler's basketball season ended, the status of coach LaVall Jordan remains unresolved.

MARCH 22, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

The Indianapolis Star Butler Insider David Woods weighs the argument for and against the Bulldogs program moving on from LaVall Jordan.

MARCH 11, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

The Indianapolis Star Butler Insider David Woods weighs the argument for and against the Bulldogs program moving on from LaVall Jordan.

MARCH 11, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Big East Tournament: College basketball at its best, wackiest

With Big New England energy and must-see mascots, Butler-Providence was a celebration Thursday at MSG, Charlotte Wilder writes.

MARCH 11, 2022

Bryce Golden - Bounces back despite loss Golden ended with 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound and one steal across 23 minutes during Thursday's 65-61 loss to Providence.

Impact Golden had combined to shoot 0-for-8 from the field against Xavier and Villanova. However, he showed up offensively in the near-upset of Providence, and will return to Butler next season in an otherwise drastically different frontcourt. With Bryce Nze and Bo Hodges graduating, Golden will have another high-usage role for Butler next season.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler holds on for 89-82 win over Xavier in OT in Big East Simas Lukosius hit a jumper on the first possession in overtime to give ninth-seeded Butler a lead it would not relinquish en route to an 89...

MARCH 11, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

LaVall Jordan: Endings 'are always tough' Coach says Bulldogs kept competing and believing

MARCH 10, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Durham hits clutch 3 to send No. 11 Providence past Butler

Al Durham drained a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41 seconds left for his first basket of the game, and No. 11 Providence barely got past pesky Butler 65-61 in the Big East Tournament qu...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler's Simas Lukosius: 'We all believed it's not over' Lithuanian freshman keeps Butler season going

MARCH 10, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM

Jair Bolden - Remains out Thursday Bolden (back) remains unavailable for Thursday's game against Providence, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Bolden has been out since mid-February with a back sprain. It's unclear when he'll be able to return.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harris leads Butler against No. 11 Providence after 29-point game

Butler visits the No. 11 Providence Friars after Chuck Harris scored 29 points in the Bulldogs' 89-82 overtime victory over the Xavier Musketeers

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Myles Tate - Utilized in wild finish Tate ended with two points (2-2 FT) in four minutes during Wednesday's 89-82 1OT win over Xavier.

Impact Tate has scarcely seen the court for Butler this season, as head coach LaVall Jordan has tightly stuck to a seven-man rotation. Wednesday's upset victory featured Aaron Thompson, Chuck Harris and Bo Hodges all fouling out, resulting in Tate tapping in. The sophomore tore his ACL late last season, and has yet to be reintroduced to the rotation.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Nze - Pivotal in win Nze amassed 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds and one block over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 89-82 1OT victory over Xavier.

Impact Nze battled foul trouble throughout the contest, but ultimately escaped fouling out and was a key closer in Butler's upset victory. Wednesday marked a season-high 15 rebounds for Nze, a performance that fueled Butler's advancement to play Providence on Thursday. Nze has been neutralized by the Friars this season, compiling 16 points and eight rebounds across two games -- both Butler losses.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chuck Harris - Big-shot-Chuck returns Harris racked up 29 points (12-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-6 FT) and two assists in 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 89-82 OT victory over Xavier.

Impact Harris has a knack for lighting up Madison Square Garden. He was electric (21 points) as a freshman in an overtime victory against Xavier in the Big East Tournament last season. Harris fouled out late in the second half Wednesday, but Simas Lukosius poured in 12 points in overtime. Butler advances straight into Thursday, when Providence awaits.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simas Lukosius - Crushes Xavier late Lukosius posted 27 points (6-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 11-13 FT), seven rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 89-82 1OT win over Xavier.

Impact Lukosius carried Butler in crunch time and throughout overtime, banking in a clutch three and routinely connecting at the charity stripe. Chuck Harris (29 points) was the hero prior to fouling out -- a mantle which Lukosius quickly took over. Butler will look to orchestrate another upset against Providence on Thursday.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler holds on for 89-82 win over Xavier in OT in Big East

Simas Lukosius hit a jumper on the first possession in overtime to give ninth-seeded Butler a lead it would not relinquish en route to an 89-82 win over eighth-seeded Xavier in the...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS