Butte Boys Basketball Coach Matt Luedtke Resigns After 7 Years

Resignation comes after team's recent play-in loss to Missoula Big Sky

Mar. 11, 2026 at 6:38am

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Matt Luedtke has resigned as the head coach of the Butte boys basketball team after seven seasons leading the program. Luedtke's resignation comes less than a week after Butte's play-in loss to Missoula Big Sky.

Why it matters

Luedtke was a longtime fixture in the Butte basketball community, having coached the boys team for seven seasons. His resignation marks the end of an era and will require the school to find a new leader for the program.

The details

Luedtke had been the head coach of the Butte boys basketball team since 2019. During his tenure, the team made several playoff appearances but was unable to capture a state championship. His resignation comes shortly after the team's recent play-in loss to Missoula Big Sky, which ended their season.

  • Luedtke has been the Butte boys basketball coach since 2019.
  • Butte's play-in loss to Missoula Big Sky occurred less than a week before Luedtke's resignation.

The players

Matt Luedtke

The former head coach of the Butte boys basketball team, who resigned after seven seasons leading the program.

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The takeaway

Luedtke's resignation marks the end of an era for the Butte boys basketball program, which will now need to find a new leader to guide the team going forward.