Rotnei Clarke

  • Conference switch in the works?

    In recent weeks, reports from ESPN and CBS led many to believe that Butler may switch athletic conferences within the next few years. Butler could make the transition from the Horizon League to the Atlantic 10 conference and replace departing Temple. The Owls of Temple are currently part of the A-10 in all sports except…

  • OVERTIME: Basketball does not define Butler

    The magic of Butler University exists on and off the court, and that is why this school is special. I did not find out about Butler, nor did I apply here, because of basketball fame.  The university sent me a letter, and my mother pushed me to look into the school. I fell in love…

  • BASKETBALL ISSUE | Becoming a Bulldog

    By Becca Bornhorst Back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Game is something many college basketball players only dream about. The Butler Bulldogs lived this dream the last two seasons, and senior guard Rotnei Clarke, a transfer to Butler from Arkansas, wants to be a part of the success. “The two Final…

  • Men’s basketball: New-look Bulldogs ready to roll

    Numbers never lie. This year, the Butler men’s basketball team must replace 42.4 points and 16.6 rebounds per game from departed players Matt Howard, Shelvin Mack, Shawn Vanzant, Grant Leindecker and Alex Anglin—not to mention the intangible benefits of their leadership. This year’s men’s basketball team boasts seven new faces, six of whom are freshmen.…

  • OVERTIME: Butler’s clean slate draws athletes

    Collegiate sports in the 21st century often are marred by mistakes and scandals. Over the past few years, Butler University has demonstrated that a program can gain just as much attention and success while abiding by the rules. Rotnei Clarke, one of the premiere players in the prestigious Southeastern Conference will be suiting up in…