Butler legend and former NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward is returning to campus as the executive basketball advisor for the Bulldogs, the school announced Tuesday.

In the newly created volunteer position, Hayward will work alongside head coach Thad Matta, general manager Tony Bollier and athletic director Grant Leiendecker. He will advise on talent evaluation, recruitment, player development and team culture.

“There were a lot of people who were instrumental in my development on and off the court during my time at Butler, and I’m excited to give back to the program by helping today’s Bulldogs in a similar way,” Hayward said in a statement. “I look forward to building relationships with the staff and our current and future Bulldogs in order to positively impact the program that I care deeply

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