Breaking News
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BREAKING: Former point guard Ronald Nored named as Matta’s successor
“Nored, 36, was the engine of Butler’s offense from 2008-12, starting 125 games and was named Horizon League defensive player of the year twice.”
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Thad Matta stepped down. Who’s next in line to lead men’s basketball?
With a national search underway, several names in the college basketball world could reasonably become the 26th head coach of the storied program:
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Thad Matta retires from coaching, stepping into advisory role
“Matta will remain with the university as a special assistant to the president and athletic director.”
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Blue IV steps away from public appearances, search beginning for replacement
“Blue IV has served as the mascot since January of 2020, making appearances in and around the Butler community, as well as amassing 121,000 Instagram followers.”
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CCOM Dean to depart position in July
“Valenzano will be leaving Butler to be Provost of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.”
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Butler men’s basketball among several Big East schools affected by college basketball rigging scheme
“Butler is accompanied by St. John’s, Georgetown and DePaul from schools in the Big East named in the scheme, and are the only power-four schools to be named in the indictment.’”
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Indiana House approves modified congressional districts
“The new Indiana map would split Indianapolis into five different districts, reaching far from the central location of the city”
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Ian Sarachan hired as head men’s soccer coach
“‘We’re going to play an exciting brand of soccer that Butler fans will be proud of. I’m thrilled to be part of the Butler family.’”
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Dr. Michael Hole announced as new executive vice president and provost
In an email from President Danko on Nov. 20, Butler announced that Dr. Michael Hole — a class of 2008 alum — has been named as Butler’s new executive vice president and provost.