The Dawgs are light on frontcourt depth and need someone like Manny Bates, who became N.C. State's all-time leading shot blocker in just two seasons. … [Read more...] about Not a gentle giant: Butler center Manny Bates ready to unleash his inner beast
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Butler guard Chuck Harris shines in exhibition win over Davenport
Butler guard Chuck Harris (22 points) leads Bulldogs to exhibition win over Davenport. … [Read more...] about Butler guard Chuck Harris shines in exhibition win over Davenport
Greg Oden sat sweating after a call from Thad Matta. Would he get a Butler coaching job?
"Being here every day?" Oden says of Hinkle. "It's not magical. It is basketball." Oden doesn't mean that in a negative way. He is here to do a job. … [Read more...] about Greg Oden sat sweating after a call from Thad Matta. Would he get a Butler coaching job?
'We can't be a feel-good team': 3 observations on Butler's exhibition win over Tiffin
Butler coach Thad Matta returned for his second stint as Butler coach, Simas Lukosius dominates second half in Butler exhibition win over Tiffin. … [Read more...] about 'We can't be a feel-good team': 3 observations on Butler's exhibition win over Tiffin
Simas Lukosius could already do it all for Butler basketball; now he might do it better
Butler was 6-1 when Simas Lukosius scored 10 or more points, and the Dawgs are glad to have the Lithuanian back after he flirted with transfer portal. … [Read more...] about Simas Lukosius could already do it all for Butler basketball; now he might do it better