Butler built a roster incapable of playing high-level defense and it cost them
Butler ranks 151st in adjusted defensive efficiency per KenPom, and the Dawgs are one of the worst teams in the nation (362nd ...
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Relieving Update for Caitlin Clark’s Boyfriend Connor McCaffery Amid 0% Chance at March Madness
When Butler Bulldogs pulled a win over Seton Hall in a crushing 84-54 victory, it seemed everything Thad Matta wanted was ...
Creighton, vying for No. 2 seed in Big East, closes vs. Butler
Creighton looks to wrap up the No. 2 seed in the Big East tournament with a win against Butler on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. The ...
Thad Matta will return for fourth season as Butler head coach
Butler men's basketball coach Thad Matta will be returning as the Bulldogs head coach next season, per Butler athletic ...
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Butler's Pierre Brooks II proves he's '1 of 1' in dominating Georgetown's game plan
"My first couple years I wasn't really producing at a high level," Brooks said. "Coach (Thad Matta) believed in me and put me in a position to succeed here at Butler. So, coming here and being ...
Xavier exposed Butler's weakness inside. What can the Dawgs do to improve down low?
The interior defense has been an Achilles heel for the Bulldogs, and Xavier forward Zach Freemantle both pointed it out and exposed it.
What we learned from Xavier Musketeers win over Butler Bulldogs
Xavier picked up its second Quad 2 victory in the last five days after beating Butler Wednesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
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Thad Matta praises Butler's 4 seniors before senior night
Butler's senior night is Wednesday, honoring four seniors who have been with the program for two seasons, with the Bulldogs ...
Xavier can advance at-large case with sixth straight win vs. Butler
Streaking Xavier will try to bolster its NCAA Tournament chances on Wednesday in Indianapolis, when Butler hopes to play ...
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Doyel: IU and Mike Woodson had to part ways. As usual, Woodson was the last to know.
The fan base wouldn’t allow it. Woodson made it difficult on Indiana, but he never was one to accept help. He refused to listen to Thad Matta. He fired Dane Fife after one season. Woodson's way or the ...
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Xavier v. Butler: Preview, matchups, and keys to the game
3.3/1.9/0.6 Game line 15.5/2.8/2.4 41.2/32.4/52.4 Shooting line 42.1/38.6/80.8 Kapke starts over Andre Screen for reasons best known to Thad Matta. He's not bad, per se, but he's not great at scoring ...