“‘When you’re a kid, just watching the [New York] Knicks play [here], you’re like, ‘Damn, one day I’m gonna be there.’ So finally, the day’s here. [It] was a great, great game, honestly. [We] came up short, but I had a great season here with Butler, playing with my teammates.’”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs down DePaul in last regular season game
“The men’s basketball team capped off its regular season campaign with a 81-71 win at DePaul. With the win, both teams move to 16-15 to end the year.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks to end regular season on high-note
“To secure the season sweep, Butler will need its continued dominance from graduate forward Michael Ajayi, as well as two other efficient games from anyone else on the roster.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball trounced in second half vs. Creighton
Michael Ajayi scored a team-high 26 points and 13 rebounds against Creighton. Photo by Andrew Buckley. DAVID JACOBS | MANAGING EDITOR | drjacobs@butler.edu Both the men’s basketball team and conference foe, Creighton, crawled out of the gates during a rainy afternoon bout as a second-half collapse led to a 76-59 defeat against the Bluejays. With…
What you need to know: Men’s basketball looks for third consecutive win against Villanova
“Nonetheless, a win against Villanova is crucial to help firm up any postseason plans, NIT or otherwise.”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball goes wire-to-wire in senior day sweat against Xavier
“Ajayi started his celebratory day off strong, scoring Butler’s first seven points en route to 24 on the day”
Beyond the box score: Undermanned Dawgs lose ugly outing against Seton Hall
‘“We just have to continue to try to simplify things, and we got to make shots.’”
Beyond the box score: Men’s basketball battles hard, falls to No. 6 UConn
‘“ I can’t let our guys say, ‘This is who we are,’ I can’t allow us to be who we are in February. We’ve got to keep growing. We’ve got to keep finding ways to get guys better.’”
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.’”