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Men’s basketball welcomes new head coach, former point guard Ronald Nored

‘“I’m ready to get to work.’”
BREAKING: Former point guard Ronald Nored named as Matta’s successor

“Nored, 36, was the engine of Butler’s offense from 2008-12, starting 125 games and was named Horizon League defensive player of the year twice.”
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

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 a combined 7-of-29 effort from the field to start the game, it was not until after the under-12 media timeout that both squads…
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.’”