After a call for help from University of Houston basketball coach Kelvin Sampson, Butler Athletics sent over 400 pounds of clothing to Houston.
The last 15 years in Indiana basketball have belonged to the Butler Bulldogs
With the Crossroads Classic quickly approaching, it’s time to decide who the best program in Indiana has been in recent history.
Photo Gallery: Bulldogs vs Xavier
Photos By: Amy Street
Tyler Lewis to transfer to Butler
BY: MATTHEW VANTRYON | Assistant Sports Editor Tyler Lewis, a sophomore guard who attended North Carolina State this year, announced Friday afternoon that he is transferring to Butler University in the fall. Lewis averaged 4.4 points and 3.8 assists in just under 20 minutes per game. Lewis visited Butler’s campus this week just days after…
Bulldogs top DePauw
MATTHEW VANTRYON | STAFF REPORTER The Butler men’s basketball team finished preseason play Saturday with a convincing 93-68 win over DePauw University. Sophomore gaurd Kellen Dunham provided much of the offense for the Bulldogs, netting a career-high 23 points and hitting three baskets from beyond the arc. “I don’t think (the offense) relies all on…
Men’s basketball: Recruits add to the Butler tradition
Recruiting high school basketball players is the lifeblood of the Butler men’s basketball team. Coach Brad Stevens and his staff recruit players who can help extend the team’s success. Next season’s recruiting class includes four players. Shooting guard Rene Castro and power forwards Nolan Berry and Andrew Chrabascz have signed their letters of intent to…
Official Situation
While many Butler University students like to watch men’s basketball games and try their hand in self-officiating, only a select few actually get the opportunity to take part in the real deal. Students are getting that opportunity at the Health and Recreation Complex through the intramural program. Student officials have to go through a two-day…
Men’s club basketball: Team racking up wins
Butler is known for its varsity men’s basketball success, but it may also be home to one of the best men’s club basketball teams in the Midwest. After posting an 11-6 record last year in its inaugural season, this year’s club team has taken things to the next level. The Butler club team has chalked…
Butler has pride, not arrogance
There is magic in Hinkle Fieldhouse. It can be felt in the fans energy. The pure excitement of watching Butler basketball is almost tangible when the stands are packed and the game is seconds away from starting. On College Game Day, the magic started when students arrived at Hinkle before the sun rose. Dedicated fans…
Classic set for state rivalries
In 10 days, the men’s basketball team will return to downtown Indianapolis for the second time since a heartbreaking national runner-up finish in 2010. But when the Bulldogs head back Dec. 15, they won’t face the Associated Press’ third-ranked team, like Duke was that year. This time, they’ll face No. 1 Indiana University at Bankers…