[Men's Basketball] Patriots Head Men's Basketball Coach Don Butcher Announces Retirement

Story by: University of the Cumberlands Athletics

Williamsburg, KY – Donnie Butcher, who led the University of the Cumberlands men's basketball team to 17 NAIA tournament appearances, is retiring after 21 seasons and 452 wins at the helm of the Patriots program. The retirement is effective immediately, the athletic department announced Tuesday.

"It is sad to see the Donnie Butcher era come to a close. Donnie has been a tremendous asset to Cumberlands for more than three decades," said Cumberlands President Larry Cockrum. "In addition to being a great coach, he has served as a role model and mentor for many student-athletes and younger coaches. He is highly regarded throughout the NAIA basketball community and has always operated his program with integrity. He will be greatly missed by our students and staff. I wish Donnie and his wife Bonnie all the best as they look forward to this new chapter in their lives."