Head Coach Mike Bargen

Mike Bargen begins his second season as Butler Community College's Head Coach. During the first semester of the 2006-2007 season Bargen assumed the Head Coaching responsibilities while Coach Randy Smithson took a leave of absence. Upon Smithson's return in January, Bargen returned to his role as an assistant. When Coach Smithson announced his retirement at the end of the season, Butler named Bargen as his successor.

Bargen spent three years as an assistant coach for the Grizzlies, with the team posting an overall record of 50-40 and twice making it to the second round of the Region VI Tournament. In his second season the Grizzlies finished in fourth place in the Jayhawk West, winning 20 games while hosting a home playoff game for the first time in 5 years.

Coach Bargen has played a significant role in the development of the Grizzlies basketball program, including two standout players. Corey Bailey was an NJCAA All-American, First Team All-Region VI and was named First Team All-Conference in his sophomore year at Butler. Bailey went on to receive and scholarship to the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he played in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2007 NCAA Tournament. Ajay Calvin was a First Team All-Region VI and First Team All-Conference selection in 2005 for the Grizzlies and went on to star at Drake University. Ajay lead the Missouri Valley Conference in scoring for most of his senior season, finishing ranked 3rd in scoring and 9th in rebounding.

Prior to Butler Community College, Coach Bargen spent three years as the Graduate Manager for Head Coach Dana Altman at Creighton University. Bargen assisted the men's basketball staff while finishing his MBA at Creighton. In 2001-2002 the Bluejays won the Missouri Valley Conference regular season and the conference championship titles, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament where they beat the University of Florida in a first round game. In his three seasons at Creighton the Bluejays compiled a 72-23 record, won a MVC regular season championship, two MVC Tournament titles, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament twice and the NIT once. Bargen also worked with All-Conference players Nate Funk, Anthony Tolliver, and Kyle Korver of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bargen played four seasons at Marquette University from 1995 to 1999 where he was a two year starter and the Team Captain his senior season. He led the team in rebounds and blocks his senior season, while finishing second in scoring, and was named the Most Valuable Player.

In 2000-2001 Bargen played professionally in Iceland for Club Hauker. He averaged 22.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in the Nordic League while helping his team to a 5th place finish.

Bargen is no stranger to the area or the Jayhawk Conference, as he grew up in Hutchinson where his father Gary served as the Head Coach for Hutchinson Community College from 1978 to 1986. The elder Bargen won six Jayhawk West Conference titles and two Region VI championships, finishing 3rd in the 1986 National Tournament. Bargen is married to the former Kacy Siemsen, and the couple resides in El Dorado with their newborn son, John.

Jon Craig

Jon Craig begins his second season at Butler Community College in 2007 and his fifth overall as a collegiate coach.

Craig graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management in 2003. After graduation Coach Craig entered the coaching profession as a Graduate Assistant at Kansas State University. As a member of Head Coach Jim Wooldridge's staff at K-State, the Wildcats had their first winning season in six years, posting a 17-12 record in 2004-2005.

After earning his Masters degree in Athletic Administration from Kansas State University in 2005, Craig continued his coaching career in the junior college ranks. In 2006-2007 Coach Craig was the top assistant at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel, IL. Craig helped Wabash Valley College to a 20-11 record in NJCAA Region 24 play, and assisted two sophomore players earn scholarships to NCAA Division I programs.

Craig is a native of Overland Park, KS, and attended Shawnee Mission South High School. His primary responsibilities at Butler will be recruiting, scouting opponents, and conducting individual player workouts. Craig is single and resides in the El Dorado community.