Butler basketball coach Thad Matta announces retirement
Butler basketball coach Thad Matta, who gained 502 video games and made 13 NCAA event appearances in a profession that additionally included stints at Xavier and Ohio Stateintroduced his retirement Monday.
Matta, 58, will stay with Butler as particular assistant to the president and athletic director.
“After taking some time to reflect following the end of the season, I have decided that the time has come for me to step away from the sidelines,” Matta mentioned in a press release. “The love my wife, my daughters and I have for Butler is what brought us back four years ago, and it feels especially meaningful that I conclude my coaching career here.
“Butler has at all times meant extra to us than simply basketball — and that connection is why I’m grateful to proceed working with the college and providing my assist in any method I can. My dedication to Butler and to the way forward for this program stays as robust as ever. I would like this program to compete on the highest ranges of the Big East and nationwide panorama, and I’m excited to be a part of what we proceed to construct right here.”
Matta, who had a profession document of 502-223, gained a mixed eight convention common season championships at Butler, Xavier and Ohio State, and has earned two berths within the NCAA Final Four and one look within the nationwide championship recreation.
