INDIANAPOLIS – Austin Parkinson, who took IUPUI last month to its first NCAA tournament appearance, has been hired as Butler coach in women’s basketball.
It has been an eventful week for Butler, which introduced Thad Matta as new men’s coach Wednesday.
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In 12 years at IUPUI, the 40-year-old Parkinson posted a record of 224-141.
The Jaguars were 24-5 this season, won the Horizon League tournament, upset 15th-ranked Iowa 74-73 and lost to No.