Men’s Basketball

Jack of all trades

“Despite a complete lack of organized basketball experience, McHugh’s love for the game has been at his core for as long as he can remember.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs continue to freefall at Marquette

“Things turned ugly for Butler shortly after halftime, as injuries to first-year guard Stink Robinson and redshirt sophomore forward Jamie Kaiser Jr left the Dawgs with a glaring lack of offensive options.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks for season sweep against Marquette

“In the first bout against Marquette, the Dawgs prevailed 87-76 thanks to a steady three-point presence in the second half and efficiency from the field throughout.”
Born a Bulldog: Gordon Hayward’s legacy cemented

‘“Basketball has given me so much, and I’m so thankful for it.’”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs drop double-overtime grinder against Providence

“The Dawgs would start the final period of the night scoreless as Providence strided out to a 10-0 run in 2OT, as they began to lose the war of attrition with Ajayi, Haywood and redshirt-sophomore forward Jamie Kaiser Jr. each fouling out during the extra time.”
What you need to know: Dawgs square off with Providence

“All of a sudden, Butler’s tournament hopes are exactly what they’ve been for the entirety of Thad Matta’s second tenure as head coach: almost zero.”
Beyond the Box Score: Bulldogs suffer disastrous loss to Georgetown

“The adjustments did not work, with Butler suffering arguably its most brutal loss this season, likely crushing any remaining tournament hopes for Bulldog faithful.”
What you need to know: Butler men’s basketball hosts Georgetown in Saturday matinee

“Nearly every Butler loss under head coach Thad Matta has been the same recipe of disaster: heavy isolation offense, minimal movement and a lack of urgency on both sides of the ball if the shots are not falling early. ”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball stomped by No. 25 St. John’s

“From the moment the ball was tipped in Madison Square Garden, it was all St. John’s as the Red Storm flexed their muscles in a wire-to-wire 92-70 triumph over the men’s basketball team.”