“It will take a herculean effort from Butler’s top offensive threats to keep the Dawgs competitive in this one.”
Beyond the box score: Bulldogs continue to freefall at Marquette
“Things turned ugly for Butler shortly after halftime, as injuries to first-year guard Stink Robinson and redshirt sophomore forward Jamie Kaiser Jr left the Dawgs with a glaring lack of offensive options.”
What you need to know: Dawgs square off with Providence
“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: Villanova visits Butler
“This one has all the makings of a quality game, and one that could have major ramifications for the Bulldogs on Selection Sunday.”
What you need to know: Bulldogs take on Northwestern
“With a fast pace and disciplined defense, this is a game that Butler has a chance to win comfortably.”
Beyond the box score: No. 5 UConn shuts down Butler
“The men’s basketball team traveled to Connecticut with tired legs and it showed in a 79-60 loss to UConn.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball clashes with Eastern Michigan
“The Bulldogs will need to close out the non-conference slate with strong performances across the board, securing large margins of victory to help their metrics.”
Big East women’s basketball preview
“Here is everything you need to know about each team this season.”
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.”
Five bold predictions: Men’s basketball
“The conference is up for grabs, and if Butler does not strike now, it may start to suggest the problems do not include the players taking the shots.”