Butler survives, advances
Butler has been an inspiration for programs like Bucknell for many years in the NCAA tournament. Given the tenor of today’s game at Rupp Arena, it appears the Bulldogs may have their cue from Jim...
View ArticleButler ready for rematch with Marquette
Lexington, KY – Coming off a thrilling victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the third-seed Marquette Golden Eagles will face the sixth-seed Butler Bulldogs in a regular season rematch...
View ArticleNo miracle finish as Butler falls to Marquette
Lexington, KY (TSN) – Two wins by a combined three points has Marquette in the Sweet 16. It’s just the way the scrappy and resilient third-seeded Golden Eagles like it. Vander Blue netted 29 points,...
View ArticleThe end came fast for Butler
This wasn’t how it was supposed to end for Butler. Not for the team that has authored so many magical March memories. Not when the script seemed destined again for another miracle finish. This time the...
View ArticleZeller, Oladipo could headline strong local NBA Draft class
Cody Zeller was the preseason No. 1, which proved the worst place to be in college basketball this season. Victor Oladipo was much more like the unranked Cinderella that proved to be a giant-killer....
View ArticleChanges aplenty for Butler next year
The moment the final horn sounds in a basketball season, a fan base immediately thinks about what will happen next year. Most of those thoughts are positive if you’re a fan of the Butler Bulldogs. Most...
View ArticlePre-NBA Draft training helps improve prospects
For a large chunk of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Mario Chalmers was the leading scorer for the Miami Heat. He’d score 20 points on the night, keeping the Heat in the game until Superman put on his cape...
View ArticleSmith likely to follow former Bulldog Howard overseas
While others reach for the brass ring, Andrew Smith might be better advised to pick up some Rosetta Stone. Though he has worked out for six teams, including twice for the Pacers, the 6-11 former Butler...
View ArticleInstant gratification for Oladipo, Zeller
There was a general consensus that Indiana fans wouldn’t have to wait long to see Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller shake hands with outgoing commissioner David Stern last night in New York City. But not...
View ArticleA rude welcome to the Big East for Butler
When the “Catholic Seven” (the basketball-only members of the then configuration of the Big East) finally decided a year ago that enough was enough, and that the athletic future of those institutions...
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