Men’s Basketball

  • Men’s basketball: Hopkins to play at Wright State

    Former Butler basketball player Chrishawn Hopkins has announced he plans to transfer to Wright State and will likely play for the school’s men’s basketball team. Hopkins was dismissed from the Butler basketball team in early September following an undisclosed rule violation. Hopkins has not officially signed as a player at Wright State. He said he…

  • Women’s basketball: young Bulldog team prepares for season

    The women’s basketball season is about to tip off for Butler, and although the team will still be playing in Hinkle Fieldhouse, the Bulldogs will no longer be playing in the Horizon League. The team finished with 13 victories against 17 losses in its final season in the Horizon League. This year, Butler will look…

  • Men’s basketball: Gearing up

    The Bulldogs get ready to start the season with a new lineup, a new conference and new competition. The Butler men’s basketball team looks to build off last year’s experiences as it heads into its first season in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The Bulldogs enter the A-10 after going 22-15, including 11-7 in the Horizon…

  • Basketball admissions altered

    The student ticket process for attending basketball games has changed this year. With both basketball seasons right around the corner, students need to make sure they follow the correct steps to gain admittance to Hinkle Fieldhouse. All students can still attend games, but if they are not members of Dawg Pound, they will need to…

  • Column: Replacement vital to team’s success

    The Butler men’s basketball team will be facing Atlantic 10 Conference competition for the first time this season without junior guard Chrishawn Hopkins. Hopkins, who was dismissed from the team on Wednesday, Sept. 12, was expected to grow into more of a leadership role and be a force on the court for the Bulldogs this…

  • Hopkins Dismissed

    Junior guard Chrishawn Hopkins was dismissed from the Butler men’s basketball team, according to a statement released by the athletics department last Wednesday. “I am sorry to have to announce that Chrishawn Hopkins has been dismissed from our team,” coach Brad Stevens said in the release. “We consider it a privilege to represent Butler University…

  • Men’s basketball 2012-13 schedule released

    In its inaugural season in the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Butler men’s basketball team will face a challenging schedule. The schedule was officially released today and the Bulldogs will face at least 16 teams that advanced to postseason play last year, including nine that made it to the NCAA tournament. There will be a rematch…