Ali Matta, who has been part of the Butler Men's Basketball staff for the past three years, will take on an increased role with the program after being promoted to Director of Basketball Operations.
 
Matta's increased role comes as a member of new Butler head coach Ronald Nored's staff after serving as the administrative assistant for her father, Thad, for the past three seasons. Thad Matta retired as the Butler men's basketball coach in March.
 
"Few people can truly say that they grew up in college basketball but Ali is one of them," said Nored. "Ali is a tremendous ambassador for our program and has built strong relationships within the athletics department and the university as a whole over the past few years. She and (Chief of Staff) Matt (Frederick) will make sure that all aspects of our program are a well-oiled machine. I know how much Butler means to Ali and her family, and I'm grateful that she has chosen to stay involved with our program in this enhanced role."
 
Matta's role will include involvement in operations, travel, budget, recruiting, game day concepts, and other responsibilities surrounding the men's basketball program. 
 
Matta joined the Butler staff in 2022. After graduating from Butler in 2021, Matta spent the next year working with Lea Miller-Tooley and her sports consulting agency, Complete Sports Management. Matta was part of the operations team that managed events such as the Battle 4 Atlantis and foreign tours for collegiate men's and women's basketball programs all over the globe.