Greg Oden is a former NBA star and current Director of Basketball Operations at Butler University. Coach Oden was drafted as the number one overall pick in the NBA draft and one of the most dominant big men in his era following his strong collegiate career at Ohio State. Oden played 6 years in the NBA, including the Portland Trailblazers and Miami Heat, as well as one year in China. His coaching career would follow his playing career, which started at his alma mater, Ohio State. Oden started as a Graduate assistant and Student Coach, which would lead into his current position, as the DOBO at Butler University.