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The new Butler basketball coach has the approval of the best Butler coach.
The Bulldogs posted a statement from Brad Stevens on social media, congratulating Ronald Nored on taking the reins of the program.
Stevens recruited Nored out of Homewood High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Nored started 125 of his 143 games for the Bulldogs from 2008-12, and while he was never a big scorer (5.8 average), he kept the team organized and tenaciously defended the perimeter as they reached the 2010 and '11 national championship games.
Stevens coached Butler from 2007-13, compiling a 166-49 record before moving to the NBA's Boston Celtics, first as coach and now as team president.
Butler named Nored to succeed Thad Matta on March 25.
Reshaping the roster: Former top-100 recruit, Kansas forward joins Butler
Here's what Stevens recalled about Nored's recruitment while wishing him the best.
"I'll never forget driving down to Birmingham, Alabama, and meeting in that small room in Homewood High School. Walking out of there, not necessarily knowing how good of a player you would be, but knowing that you were the perfect Bulldog.
"As your high school coach told me: 'there's no better leader that he's ever been around.' And it was really clear from day one, when you walked into Butler, that you had a special ability to lead and to galvanize the room. And as a result: you're one of the best leaders I ever saw on the court and certainly one of the best that I have ever been around.
"We wish you nothing but the best and you know we are here for you whenever you need it. We are so thrilled that you will write the next chapter of Butler basketball.
"Go Dawgs!"
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Brad Stevens reaction to Butler basketball coach Ronald Nored being hired
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The Bulldogs posted a statement from Brad Stevens on social media, congratulating Ronald Nored on taking the reins of the program.
Stevens recruited Nored out of Homewood High School in Birmingham, Alabama. Nored started 125 of his 143 games for the Bulldogs from 2008-12, and while he was never a big scorer (5.8 average), he kept the team organized and tenaciously defended the perimeter as they reached the 2010 and '11 national championship games.
Stevens coached Butler from 2007-13, compiling a 166-49 record before moving to the NBA's Boston Celtics, first as coach and now as team president.
Butler named Nored to succeed Thad Matta on March 25.
Reshaping the roster: Former top-100 recruit, Kansas forward joins Butler
Here's what Stevens recalled about Nored's recruitment while wishing him the best.
"I'll never forget driving down to Birmingham, Alabama, and meeting in that small room in Homewood High School. Walking out of there, not necessarily knowing how good of a player you would be, but knowing that you were the perfect Bulldog.
"As your high school coach told me: 'there's no better leader that he's ever been around.' And it was really clear from day one, when you walked into Butler, that you had a special ability to lead and to galvanize the room. And as a result: you're one of the best leaders I ever saw on the court and certainly one of the best that I have ever been around.
"We wish you nothing but the best and you know we are here for you whenever you need it. We are so thrilled that you will write the next chapter of Butler basketball.
"Go Dawgs!"
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Brad Stevens reaction to Butler basketball coach Ronald Nored being hired
Continue reading...
