“Underwhelming second halves have been a theme for Butler this season, including in the Dawgs’ loss to Villanova. Head coach Thad Matta is unsure what the fix is.”
OT: NCAA eligibility rules have hit a new low
“These cases mark more than eligibility rulings — they signal a seismic shift in what college basketball is going to mean in the near future.”
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.”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“The Musketeers are riding a five-game win streak and coming off of its most impressive win against Creighton on Saturday. Can the Dawgs play spoiler to a possible Xavier tournament appearance?”
What you need to know: Men’s basketball vs. Xavier
“Fans better hope that the “Hinkle magic” can travel East to Cincinnati where Xavier is 12-2 on their home court.”
Butler falls short to Xavier in Big East Tournament game: Beyond the box score
“Butler had five players in double figures, but could not overcome the combination of Desmond Claude, Dayvion McKnight and Quincy Olivari.”
Men’s Big East Tournament vs. Xavier: What you need to know
“The Dawgs secured the eighth seed in the tournament, setting themselves on a crash course with Xavier yet again.”
10 Butler women’s basketball games you don’t want to miss
These are the marquee matchups that fans should be looking forward to.
Big East Breakdown: Men’s basketball
With the coaching change, expect the Bulldogs to be much improved and a bubble team for the NCAA tournament.