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Butler’s first roster under new coach Ronald Nored appears to be complete with the Bulldogs securing a commitment from The Citadel transfer Christian Moore per Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68.
Moore’s commitment fills the 15th and final spot on the 2026-27 roster. Of the 10 players committed to Butler, five — Samis Calderon, Treyson Anderson, Baron Walker, Jordan Ellerbee and Eduardo Klafke —have officially signed with the program.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Nolan Hamilton, a Butler University student and president of the Dog Pound, poses Friday, March 27, 2026, in his Robot Ron outfit in honor or newly named Butler head coach Ronald Nored.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Nolan Hamilton, a Butler University student and president of the Dog Pound, poses Friday, March 27, 2026, in his Robot Ron outfit in honor or newly named Butler head coach Ronald Nored.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored (middle left) is introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored poses for a photo alongside his wife, Danielle, and their four children, Avery, Kai, Jude, and Campbell on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as Butler’s next men’s head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University head basketball coach Ronald Nored is hugged Friday, March 27, 2026, by Indiana Pacers’ T.J. McConnell after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach.
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