Butler has finalized its roster for the 2026-27 season with the addition of Christian Moore, a transfer from The Citadel. This commitment marks the 15th and final spot on the team under new coach Ronald Nored.
Key points
Butler's roster is complete for the 2026-27 season
Christian Moore transferred from The Citadel
Moore's commitment fills the final roster spot
Butler has 10 committed players for the upcoming season
Ronald Nored is the new head coach
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Butler's roster is complete with commitment from The Citadel transfer
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.
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.
Ronald Nored (middle left) is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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.
Q&A
Who is Christian Moore and where did he transfer from?
Christian Moore is a basketball player who transferred from The Citadel to Butler.
How many players are now committed to Butler's 2026-27 roster?
Butler's 2026-27 roster now has a total of 10 committed players.
Who are the other players committed to Butler besides Christian Moore?
The other committed players include Samis Calderon, Treyson Anderson, Baron Walker, Jordan Ellerbee, and Eduardo Klafke.
Who is the new coach of Butler's basketball team?
The new coach of Butler's basketball team is Ronald Nored.
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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 Butlerās next menās head basketball coach.
Butler University head basketball coach Ronald Nored is hugged Friday, March 27, 2026, by Indiana Pacersā T.J. McConnell after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as the next menās head basketball coach.
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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.
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle shakes hands Friday, March 27, 2026, with Pacers lead assistant coach Lloyd Pierce ahead of a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach.
Indiana Pacersā Tyrese Haliburton laughs with Ronald Nored on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as Butlerās next menās head basketball coach.
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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.
Fans watch as Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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.
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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.
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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.
Indiana Pacersā Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell talk Friday, March 27, 2026, with Emerson Kampen ahead of a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās 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 menās 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored (middle left) is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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 menās 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 Butlerās next menās head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Butler University head basketball coach Ronald Nored is hugged Friday, March 27, 2026, by Indiana Pacersā T.J. McConnell after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as the next menās head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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 menās head basketball coach
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle shakes hands Friday, March 27, 2026, with Pacers lead assistant coach Lloyd Pierce ahead of a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Indiana Pacersā Tyrese Haliburton laughs with Ronald Nored on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as Butlerās next menās head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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 menās head basketball coach
Fans watch as Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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 menās head basketball coach
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University menās basketball coach 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 menās head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University menās 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 menās head basketball coach
Indiana Pacersā Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell talk Friday, March 27, 2026, with Emerson Kampen ahead of a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next menās head basketball coach.
Moore, a 6-foot-6 forward, is a redshirt sophomore from Los Angeles. He played his high school ball at Avon Old Farms School in Connecticut. In three years at The Citadel, Moore started 34 games averaging 9.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1 assist per game while shooting 36% from 3. Moore improved each season with the Bulldogs, averaging 11.2 points and 3.1 rebounds last season.
Moore brings length and shooting to Butler. He finished second on the team with 63 3-pointers, and he uses his strength to overpower smaller defenders off the dribble. Moore is a good not great athlete, but he's crafty in the paint. He gets to the basket with spin moves, finishes with either hand and utilizes fadeaways to score over defenders.
Moore's lack of explosiveness could be attributed to the serious knee injury he suffered nine games into his freshman year. Moore suffered the injury during practice in early December of 2024. He returned to the court Nov. 4 of 2025 for The Citadel's season opener against Boston College. Moore played all 30 games just 11 months removed from surgery. Moore's ability to shoot spot-up jumpers and coming off screens will make him a valuable part of the Nored's rotation. He could see minutes at the 3 or possibly as a small-ball 4 with certain lineups.
Adding Moore means Butler is forgoing adding another traditional center or point to the roster. The Dawgs are going into the season with Drayton Jones and Kevin Ndzie at the 5, and with Jalen Jackson as the only true point guard on the roster.
Christian Moore highlights
2026-27 Butler basketball roster
Moore is Butler's 10th commit and 15th confirmed player joining returners Jackson and Jones, Ndzie, forward Bryson Cardinal and guard Ethan McComb, along with international newcomers Marko Maric, Asim Djulovic and Samu Adler, and Mississippi transferĀ Eduardo Klafke, Florida Gulf Coast transferĀ Jordan Ellerbee, Kansas transferĀ Samis Calderon, North Dakota State transfer Treyson Anderson and incoming freshmenĀ Herly BrutusĀ and Noblesville guard Baron Walker.
