From Hinkle to Holtmann: Looking back at Butler's coaches

Butler Coach Tony Hinkle is carried from the floor Saturday night, Dec. 19, 1965 after his Bulldogs beat Indiana State, 76-70, notching HinkleÕs 500th victory in a 37-year basketball coaching career at Butler.

3/12/97: Butler Bulldog's Coach Barry Collier confers with player Jon Neuhouser during the practice hour Wednesday afternooon, March 12, 1997, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. (Patrick Schneider/Staff Photo)

3/7/00 Butler head coach Barry Collier cuts his share the net after the Bulldogs victory over Detroit in the MCC Championship game at the UIC Pavillion in Chicago Tuesday night. Photo...Rich Miller (w/story slug: butler08)

New Athletic Director Barry Collier gets a greeting from Butler Blue II, an English Bulldog, and the mascot for Butler. Barry Collier, the former Nebraska men's head basketball coach, was announced today, Tuesday, August 1, 2006 as the new Butler University Athletic Director in Indianapolis, IN. Collier coached basketball at Butler from 1989-2000 with a 196-132 record. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star)

Barry Collier , athletic director at Butler University. talks with the media Wed. July 3, 2013 about Head Basketball Coach, Brad Stevens leaving the university to become the Head Coach for the Bosto Celtics.

3/16/01. Butler Basketball coach Thad Matta watches an Arizona dunk against Eastern Illinois University from press row as he scouts his team's next opponent. The Arizona Wildcats won 101-76 to set up a meeting with Butler. (Robert Scheer Photo), w/story, file 57249.

4/8/00. Thad Matta, the new coach of the Butler Bulldogs, greets his 18 month old daughter, Ali Matta, after the press conference announcing the appointment. (Robert Scheer Photo), w/story, file 47312.

2/17/01 --- ButlerÕs basketball coach Thad Matta (cq) instructs Rylan Hainje (#42) during a game against UW-Green Bay. (Matt Kryger/Staff Photo) with furture story, File # 56327

3/6/01 -- (PHOTO BY MIKE FENDER) FILE 56867, W/ STORY, SLUG: BUTLER // BUTLER VS. DETROIT IN THE MCC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT THE NUTTER CENTER, WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY. // Butler coach Thad Matta whistles to get the attention of players on the court during the MCC tourney final at Wright State.

3/23/03 Photo: Mpozi Mshale Tolbert Ass#: 82155 Slug: return Coach Todd Lickliter pumps his fist with fans and Dwayne Lightfoot in Hinkle.

** ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND NOV. 22-23 ** Butler University men's basketball coach Todd Lickliter directs his players in stretching exercises during practice Thursday Nov. 20, 2003 in Indianapolis, Ind. Despite the the loss of six seniors from last years squad, the Bulldogs have set a goal to compete for the national championship. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Butler head coach Todd Lickliter (cq, center) talks with players #4 AJ Graves (cq, left) and #10 Mike Green (cq, right) during the first half of the Illinois-Chicago at Butler basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Monday, January 29, 2007. Butler won 71-45. (Kelly Wilkinson / The Indianapolis Star)

Butler University head basketball coach Todd Lickliter (cq) talks to his team in the huddle during a time out in first half action at Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University Saturday January 6. The Butler Bulldogs defeated the Wright State Raiders 73-42 in Horizon League action. (Joe Vitti/Indianapolis Star)

Former Butler Bulldogs now Boston Celtics head basketball coach Brad Stevens delivers the eulogy during a memorial for the late Andrew Smith held at Traders Point Christian Church in Whitestown on Jan. 17, 2015. Smith, a former Butler center who played in two Final Fours, died Tuesday at age 25 after a two-year battle with cancer.

Coach Brad Stevens and players on the bench watch action on the floor. Butler hosted Hanover in an exhibition mens basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse Thursday November 4, 2010. Rob Goebel/Idianapolis Star.

Butler University Head Basketball Coach Brad Stevens, second from left, points to Butler player-turned pro Gordon Hayward, now with the Utah Jazz during an interview with play-by-play announcer Anthony Calhoun, left, and color analyst Ralph Reiff, right, following Butler's 57-42 win over Savannah State in a Hoosier Invitational game at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Monday, November 21, 2011. Hayward, who is awaiting the end of the NBA lockout, worked the game as a guest analyst for WNDY-23's televised broadcast of the game. Charlie Nye / The Star.

Butler University head coach Brad Stevens answers questions from the media during a press conference held before practice at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Butler will take on Bucknell in tomorrow's NCAA tournament. Matt Detrich / The Star

Butler basketball player Gordon Hayward made his NBA plans official Friday, May 7, 2010 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, announcing that he's staying in the NBA draft. Joining Hayward at the announcement was Butler head coach Brad Stevens. (Sam Riche / The Indianapolis Star)

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Butler basketball coach Brad Stevens poses with a board of numbers and analytics, Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in a photo illustration. Kelly Wilkinson / The Star

Butler's head coach Brad Stevens questions a call in the second half of their game.The Bulldogs defeated the Hoosiers 88-86 in overtime of their 2012 Crossroads Classic game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Matt Kryger / The Star

Knight came out before he was introduced and joined Stevens at the podium. Former Indiana University basektball coach Bob Knight spoke at Clowes Hall on the Butler campus Wednesday September 14, 2011. He was introduced by Butler head basketball coach Brad Stevens, left. Rob Goebel/The Star.

Butler Bulldogs head coach Brad Stevens listens to player Matt Howard as he answers questions on Sunday, April 3, 2011 while addressing the media about their preparation for the NCAA Men's Championship Game against the Connecticut Huskies at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, April 4, 2011. (Matt Detrich / The Star)

Butler's head coach Brad Stevens calls out a play in the first half of their game.The Bulldogs defeated the Hoosiers 88-86 in overtime of their 2012 Crossroads Classic game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Matt Kryger / The Star

Butler Bulldogs guard Shelvin Mack talks with Butler Bulldogs head coach Brad Stevens during a fould shot in the first half during the NCAA Men's Final Four at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 2, 2011. The Bulldogs won 70-62 over VCU. (Matt Detrich / The Star)

Butler Bulldogs head coach Chris Holtmann questions an officials call in the first half of their game Wednesday, December 4, 2016, evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Chris Holtmann, interim Head Coach of the Butler Men's Basketball team, works his team through practice, Indianapolis, Sunday, October 12, 2014.

Butler Bulldogs head coach Chris Holtmann celebrates their win following their game Wednesday, December 4, 2016, evening at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Butler Bulldogs defeated the Villanova Wildcats 66-58.

Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar driver Ed Carpenter (20) talks with Butler men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann Monday, May 22, 2017, morning at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Butler Bulldogs head coach Chris Holtmann calls in a play to his players in the first half of their game.