Thad Matta

Evansville hires David Ragland as basketball coach

May 24, 2022 GMT

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Evansville has hired David Ragland as its basketball coach, the school said Tuesday.

Ragland replaces Todd Lickliter, who was fired earlier this month after going 15-53 in 2 1/2 seasons.

North Carolina State transfer joins revamped Butler roster

May 9, 2022 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach Thad Matta landed his second big man in less than a week Monday, announcing the addition of 6-foot-11 Manny Bates from North Carolina State.

The grad transfer had 147 blocks, fourth in school history, and shot 64.7% from the field in two seasons with the Wolfpack.

Ex-Louisville interim coach Pegues hired on Butler’s staff

April 15, 2022 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Butler coach Thad Matta announced Friday he has hired former Louisville interim coach Mike Pegues and Kevin Kuwik as assistant coaches.

Matta also will retain David Ragland from last season's Bulldogs staff.