US EditionRonald Nored Hired as Butler Basketball Coach. See His Playing, Coaching Career over Time
Ronald Nored, a 2012 Butler graduate and former NBA assistant coach, returns to lead the Bulldogs after Thad Matta's retirement amid recent team struggles.
- Butler University named former Bulldogs standout Ronald Nored as men's basketball head coach on Wednesday, succeeding Thad Matta following his recent retirement.
- A 2012 graduate, Nored played under then-head coach Brad Stevens and helped lead the Bulldogs to 109 wins and back-to-back NCAA national championship game appearances in 2010 and 2011.
- Bringing over a decade of professional coaching experience, Nored served as an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, and Boston Celtics while also heading the Brooklyn Nets' G-League affiliate.
- Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker cited Nored's "elite basketball IQ" and professional background, stating his vision provides the university with a "distinct competitive advantage."
- Nored will be formally introduced on Friday, March 27, at noon at Hinkle Fieldhouse in an event open to the public, marking the beginning of his tenure.
29 Articles
29 Articles
Idaho Press
Butler hires alum Ronald Nored as men’s basketball coach after Thad Matta's retirement
Ronald Nored will be returning to Butler as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, vice president and director of athletics Grant Leiendecker announced Wednesday.
Ronald Nored Hired as Butler's Next Men's Basketball Coach
Source: Candice Ward / Getty INDIANAPOLIS — Former Butler basketball player Ronald Nored is returning to the university. Butler has hired Nored to be the next men’s basketball coach. Nored played at Butler from 2008-2012 and helped the Bulldogs make it to back-to-back national championship games in 2010 and 2011. “Butler is an incredibly special place,” Nored said in a statement. “As a player, I poured blood, sweat and tears into this program. N…
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
CWEB.com - Trending News, Business News, Shopping Deals, VideosButler hires former player Ronald Nored as coach
Butler hired former Bulldogs point guard Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach on Wednesday.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
