Kamar Baldwin has jumped from an unknown freshman to a Butler basketball star in two years. With the graduation of seniors Kelan Martin and Tyler Wideman, Phil Tor breaks down the guard’s new role for next season.
Fifth-years use time differently
In the NCAA, a player may take a redshirt season and stretch out his or her collegiate athletic eligibility over the course of five years. This can be done for a variety of reasons. Some athletes wish to gain an extra year of practice with the team while others transfer from a different school. It…
Men’s basketball: Travel brings new experiences
When Butler made the jump from the Horizon League to the Atlantic 10 conference it set itself up for a new schedule and new sights to see. Experiencing new places is something the team looks forward to each road game, sophomore men’s basketball guard Alex Barlow said. “All of the places we have been able…
Looking ahead: Teams face additions, subtractions
As the spring sports season begins to wind down, many teams are already beginning to prepare for their next season. The football team had its annual blue and white scrimmage, the men’s soccer team had its spring exhibition matches, and five teams have announced additions to their rosters for next year. Let’s take a look…
Men’s basketball: Bulldogs win home opener
The Butler men’s basketball team defeated Chattanooga 57-46 yesterday to pick up its first regular season win following the unveiling of a celebratory banner. Former Butler players Shelvin Mack, Zach Hahn and Grant Leiendecker were on hand for the revealing of a banner recognizing the Bulldogs’ run to a second consecutive Final Four. On a…