INDIANAPOLIS – Natalie Morse has been hired as an assistant coach for the Butler women's basketball program, a move announced by head coach Kurt Godlevske on Tuesday, June 28. Morse will transition into her new role for the upcoming 2016-17 season after originally joining the staff in 2014 as the Director of Basketball Operations.

"I am pleased to announce that Natalie Morse has accepted the position of assistant coach," Godlevske stated. "She is a young rock star in the coaching profession. In the short time she's been in the position, Natalie has streamlined our recruiting and is making several positive relationships."

Morse played basketball at Hanover College and continued her career while playing professionally for the Durham Wildcats in the University League. Her two-year stint as the Butler Director of Basketball Operations launched her young coaching career.

Morse attended Mitchell H.S. where she played shooting guard for the Bluejackets while competing against top rival Bedford North Lawrence where Godlevske then served as head coach. Upon high school graduation, Morse attended Hanover College from 2009-13. She helped guide her team to two NCAA DIII National Tournament Appearances. The shooting guard was a HCAC All-Tournament Team selection in 2011 and represented the team as a captain during her senior campaign.

The 2013 Hanover graduate was able to further her basketball career by signing a contract to play overseas for the Durham Wildcats women's basketball team. During her one season in England her team was on the verge of a championship as they were named University League National Champion Runner-Ups.

A psychology major at Hanover, Morse also earned her master's degree in development cognitive neuropsychology from Durham University.