Derrik Smits’ year with Butler basketball hasn’t gone as planned
Derrik Smits’ year with Butler hasn’t gone as planned
Drew Favakeh, Special for IndyStar
Butler’s Jordan Tucker is good — but he can be better
Butler’s Jordan Tucker: There have been games where he doesn’t seem to miss, but outnumbering those have been games where miss is all he can do.
With Butler shorthanded, freshman Khalif Battle has to grow up quickly
Aaron Thompson’s injury issues have given freshman Khalif Battle more opportunities.
Butler basketball: Sean McDermott proving he’s more than just a shooter
The Pendleton Heights product led the Bulldogs in rebounds in Wednesday’s home win over Xavier.
Butler basketball: Bulldogs bigs will play larger role as opponents adjust
Providence defends Baldwin, McDermott, Tucker well, putting more pressure on Nze, Golden to produce
Butler’s Henry Baddley stays ready, steps up big when number called vs. Marquette
Butler had an unlikely hero step up and help the Bulldogs to an overtime win over Marquette.
Butler relies on a steady Aaron Thompson. When he’s not, bad things happen.
Against Providence earlier in the week, losing Thompson to foul trouble contributed mightily to defeat. Against DePaul, his sloppiness was equally responsible.
If Butler basketball wants to take next step, Jordan Tucker will need to step up
Jordan Tucker was hot in the first half Wednesday, and so was Butler. But as he cooled off, so did the Bulldogs in loss to Seton Hall.
Bryce Golden giving Butler basketball a boost in the frontcourt
The sophomore forward led the Bulldogs with 14 points in Saturday’s Crossroads Classic win over Purdue.
Derrik Smits shaking off the rust, looking to make difference for Butler basketball
The Valparaiso transfer and former Zionsville standout made his Butler debut in Saturday’s win over Southern.