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VIDEO: Brad Stevens on Butler, Chris Holtmann, and what he misses about the college game

Former Butler head coach Brad Stevens, who helped to guide the team to two consecutive NCAA Championship games (2010, 2011) made his second and final visit of the season back to Indiana — in his second second as the leader of the Boston Celtics. As always, it’s special to be home. How could it not…

Brad Stevens receives honorary doctorate – gives students four bullet points

He’s now Dr. Stevens. Butler University awarded its former successful coach, Brad Stevens, with an honorary doctorate at Saturday’s commencement held at the Butler Bowl. Stevens played basketball at DePauw University in Indiana and graduated in 1999. Now he has another degree. “Having a degree is an honor,” he said to the crowd. “It’s such…

Brad Stevens Follows His Passion — Hired in Boston As Celtics Head Coach

Brad Stevens has taken another, more decorated head coaching position. That part isn’t surprising to Butler University, athletic director Barry Collier and fans — they knew this day was inevitable. Losing their prized head coach, and so suddenly, to the professional ranks is what caught everyone off-guard. I’m not sure what’s most surprising in this…

Loyalty of a Bulldog: Turning down the UCLA coaching position finally ends discussion of head coach Brad Stevens leaving Butler

Since the conclusion of both the 2010 and 2011 runs to the National Championship game, Butler head coach Brad Stevens has been one of the hottest coaches on the NCAA market. This success brought schools from across the country who wanted to make the ultimate catch for their programs: hire Stevens. Over the early portion…

A matchup to get used to: future Big East opponents #6 Butler and #3 Marquette battle for a trip to the Sweet 16

Four months ago, in a first round Maui Invitational game which Butler trailed 71-69 with mere seconds to play, transfer senior Rotnei Clarke hit a 3-point miracle heave at the buzzer, to advance in that tournament 72-71. Butler faithful everywhere remember the shot, but so too does the team they defeated: the Marquette Golden Eagles….