“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.’”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball clashes with Seton Hall
“Butler needs to find a way to run Seton Hall off the three point line, forcing it to do its damage in the paint.”
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.’”
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.”
Gordon Hayward: Different school, same Dawg
Feb. 5 saw Brownsburg High School, Gordon Hayward’s first alma mater, retire the No. 20 into the rafters. Multimedia Reporter Will Hicks dives into Hayward’s high school career and his impact on Indiana basketball.
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: 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. “