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Butler Today
By the People, for the People
Butler Alum Ronald Nored Returns as Head Basketball Coach
Nored, a former Bulldogs point guard, takes over the men's basketball program at his alma mater.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:16pm
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Ronald Nored, a Butler University graduate who helped lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back NCAA championship game appearances as a point guard, has been hired as the head coach of the men's basketball program at his alma mater.
Why it matters
Nored's return to Butler represents a homecoming for the former player, who is now tasked with reviving the Bulldogs' basketball fortunes after a period of relative struggle. As a beloved figure in the Butler community, his hiring is seen as a way to reconnect the program with its storied past.
The details
Nored, 34, previously served as an assistant coach for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets. He played for Butler from 2008 to 2012, helping the team reach the NCAA championship game in 2010 and 2011 as the starting point guard.
- Nored was hired as Butler's new head basketball coach on April 1, 2026.
The players
Ronald Nored
A 34-year-old former Butler basketball player who has been hired as the new head coach of the men's basketball program at his alma mater.
Butler University
A private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana, known for its successful men's basketball program, which Nored played for as a point guard from 2008 to 2012.
What they’re saying
“The term 'dream job' doesn't do justice to how I feel about the opportunity to lead the Butler program.”
— Ronald Nored, New Head Basketball Coach
What’s next
Nored will begin assembling his coaching staff and preparing for the upcoming season, with the goal of returning Butler to the NCAA Tournament and contending for a conference championship.
The takeaway
Nored's hiring represents a homecoming for a beloved Butler alum, who now has the chance to revive the program's fortunes and reconnect it with its storied past as a consistent NCAA Tournament contender.
