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Butler basketball brings Thad Matta back as head coach

Thad Matta is returning to Butler to lead his alma mater for the second time as head men's basketball coach.

Matta, who spent this past season as associate athletic director for men's basketball at IU, will be re-introduced Wednesday at Hinkle Fieldhouse. He replaces LaVall Jordan, who was fired on Friday after five years leading the Bulldogs program.

"The success that Thad has achieved at every one of his programs speaks for itself," said Butler AD Barry Collier in a news release. "He is a championship-caliber coach and recruiter who brings valuable experience and contagious energy to Butler.