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Butler Names Gordon Hayward Executive Basketball Advisor

The Butler alum steps into a new volunteer advisory post guiding evaluation, recruitment, development, and culture.

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Mar 31, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward (33) catches a pass as New York Knicks guard Alec Burks (18) looks on during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • He will work alongside head coach Thad Matta, general manager Tony Bollier, and athletic director Grant Leiendecker in a newly created position.
  • Hayward said he is excited to give back to the program and to mentor current and future Bulldogs.
  • The appointment aligns with a broader trend of NBA alumni taking roles at their schools, including Jayson Tatum at Duke, Stephen Curry at Davidson, and Trae Young at Oklahoma.
  • Butler hosts Notre Dame for an Oct. 17 exhibition at Hinkle Fieldhouse before opening the regular season on Nov. 5 against Southern Indiana.
  • A 2022 Butler Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, Hayward led the 2010 run to the NCAA title game and later played 14 NBA seasons, earning an All-Star nod with Utah.