Men’s Basketball

What you need to know: Dawgs gear up for road tilt in Boise

“Teams like Lafayette and FDU offer less resistance defensively than the Dawgs can expect to face against non-buy-game opponents, but it is an indicator that the system is falling into place. If Butler can continue to replicate that success against Boise State, the needle would move exponentially more.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs leave no doubt against FDU

“Much like opening night, Butler’s game plan was clear: shoot threes early and often. That approach was executed to perfection, as the Bulldogs tied a program-best by making 20 longballs.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball hosts FDU

“The talent gap is wide and the Knights do not have anyone to properly counter a high-low game involving Dawgs’ senior center Drayton Jones. If Nored exploits the right mismatches, this one will be over quickly.”
Beyond the box score: Dawgs cruise past Lafayette for Nored’s first win

“Butler scored 20 points in the first five minutes en route to a wire-to-wire 96-60 victory over Lafayette to start the season on the right foot.”
What you need to know: Dawgs get going against Lafayette

“Head coach Ronald Nored and his team will make their debut against Lafayette as part of a jam-packed doubleheader day at Hinkle Fieldhouse.”
Nored’s coaching beginnings with Team Truth

“‘Being as big of a Butler fan as I was, that run was insane enough as is. But then, also the starting point guard is your AAU coach. That definitely turns things up a couple of notches.’”
Five bold predictions: Men’s basketball

“Even with Butler predicted to finish last in the Big East, the Bulldogs still have a chance to surprise people this season at Hinkle Fieldhouse.”
Welcome to the team: Men’s basketball first-years take the floor

“‘I did a second grade basketball camp, and that was my first time seeing Hinkle. So that’s my first memorable moment. I have a photo of me with a Butler T-shirt, sitting on the dog right at the front entrance.’”
Men’s basketball season preview: ‘We’re going to surprise a lot of people’

“Each and every Bulldog enters the season with a chip on their shoulder. Butler was picked dead-last in the Big East Preseason Poll, drawing little concern from the rest of the conference.”