Doug McDermott

  • Bulldogs looking to bounce back versus Bluejays tonight

    Bulldogs looking to bounce back versus Bluejays tonight

    KYLE BEERY | SPORTS EDITOR Butler knew what it was getting itself into when it joined the Big East conference last fall. More media exposure, a better outlet for recruiting, increased competition in sports outside of basketball, and a better reputation. Oh, and don’t forget about the tough, grind-it-out, fight-for-your-life, intense, heart-pounding basketball games. And…

  • Predicting the Big East standings and awards

    BY KYLE BEERY | SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR It’s that time of year again. College basketball is upon us. With ESPN’s 24-hour Tip-Off Marathon beginning Monday night, and Butler tipping off this weekend, I’m here to bring you my predictions for the Big East Conference. If I hit this on the head, come March, I’ll be the front-runner to…

  • Men’s basketball: Butler keeps it close, but No. 18 Creighton prevails

    BY MATTHEW VANTRYON | ASST. SPORTS EDITOR For much of the game, it looked like the Butler men’s basketball team may have been able to salvage a gem out of what has deteriorated into a lost season. It was not to be, as All-American senior forward Doug McDermott and No. 18 Creighton downed the Bulldogs…