INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Gordon Hayward, a Butler Athletics Hall of Famer and former NBA player, has been appointed as the executive basketball adviser for the university’s men’s basketball program.
The announcement came Tuesday in a Tuesday morning news release from John Dedman, senior associate athletics director for strategic communications with Butler Athletics.
Hayward will volunteer his time in this new role, collaborating with head coach Thad Matta, General Manager Tony Bollier, and Vice President of Athletics Grant Leiendecker to enhance the program’s initiatives.
Hayward will use his extensive NBA experience to advise on talent evaluation, recruitment, player development, and team culture, the release said. He will also mentor student-athletes, focusing on leadership and professional development.
Hayward’s NBA career spanned 14 years, during which he averaged 15.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, the release said. He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in 2010 and later played for the Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, and Oklahoma City Thunder. Hayward’s connection to Butler is deep, having led the team to the national championship game in 2010 and earning multiple accolades during his college career.
The release did not say what type of compensation, if any, that Hayward would receive from the private university.
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