“All of a sudden, Butler’s tournament hopes are exactly what they’ve been for the entirety of Thad Matta’s second tenure as head coach: almost zero.”
What you need to know: Dawgs open Big East play against Providence
“If the Bulldogs can knock down their shots and prevent an offensive explosion from the Providence backcourt they should pass their first conference test with flying colors.”
Men’s basketball: Five games to watch
“With a rebuilt roster featuring 11 new players, here are five games to watch this year as the Dawgs chase their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2018.”