INDIANAPOLIS – Head Coach Kurt Godlevske added John Marcum to the women's basketball coaching staff this week, a move announced by the Butler Athletic Department on Tuesday, May 16. Marcum joins the Bulldogs after spending last year as an assistant coach at Grand Canyon.
 
"I would like to welcome John to Butler University," Godlevske stated after the hire. "I think John will blend in perfectly here at Butler with the great student-athletes and fantastic employees. When you look over his impressive resume you can instantly see how well connected he is in our industry. Years of experience in this field will help our staff as a whole and there is no doubt that he will be a huge asset for us in terms of being a tireless recruiter."
 
Marcum helped Grand Canyon post a 15-12 overall record last year. Before assisting the Lopes, he spent three seasons as the Associate Head Coach at East Carolina. The Pirates went 57-39 during that span with the team winning 22 games in each of his first two seasons. Marcum helped East Carolina sign a top 50-recruiting class in 2015, just one year after bringing in the second-best class in the American Conference for the 2014 campaign.
 
Marcum did more than just recruit during his time at East Carolina. His responsibilities included scouting, game preparation, and scheduling. Multiple players also earned all-conference honors during his time on the ECU sideline.
 
"I'm really excited for our young ladies and for the future of Butler women's basketball." Godlevske added. "John and I walked through Hinkle Fieldhouse recently and watched the team workout. We are excited about the potential of this group and where we are headed as a program."
 
Additional coaching experience for Marcum includes stops at Indiana State, Cal Baptist and Oklahoma Baptist, his alma mater. He coached for the Sycamores in 2012-13, helping Indiana State reach 18 total wins. That season ended with a trip to the WNIT.
 
Marcum's first collegiate head coaching job came at Cal Baptist in 2010. He guided the team to a 47-12 record over two seasons. The Lancers claimed their first-ever conference championship during Marcum's tenure and returned to the national tournament for the first time at Cal Baptist since 1982.
 
Marcum's coaching career started at Oklahoma Baptist University in 2002. He served as an assistant to the men's basketball staff for four years and then transitioned to the women's basketball program from 2007-10.
 
A collegiate baseball player, Marcum graduated in 1997 with a bachelor's in secondary education with a concentration in history. He earned his master's in secondary education with a concentration in physical education in 2003 from East Central University.
 
John is the proud father of Abby, Matty and Cooper Marcum.