Butler Bulldogs

Butler Bulldogs

16-16 - 7th in Big East

2026 Schedule

BUT
W 88-58
USI
BUT
W 112-80
IUIN
BUT
W 98-66
CHST
SMU
L 87-85
BUT
BUT
W 79-72
SC
BUT
W 80-73
UVA
BUT
W 94-69
WRST
BUT
W 84-68
EMU
BUT
L 77-68
BOIS
BUT
W 113-110
PROV
CONN
L 79-60
BUT
BUT
W 61-58
NU
BUT
W 101-52
NJIT
CREI
L 89-85
BUT
BUT
L 85-67
VILL
BUT
L 84-70
SJU
XAV
L 89-75
BUT
HALL
W 77-66
BUT
BUT
W 87-80
DEP
BUT
W 87-76
MARQ
SJU
L 92-70
BUT
BUT
L 77-64
GTWN
PROV
L 97-87
BUT
MARQ
L 70-55
BUT
BUT
L 80-70
CONN
BUT
L 63-56
HALL
GTWN
W 93-89
BUT
BUT
W 80-75
XAV
VILL
L 82-73
BUT
BUT
L 76-59
CREI
DEP
W 81-71
BUT
BUT
L 91-81
PROV
Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27 Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27

We're tracking all the coaching changes in men's college basketball throughout the offseason.

How the men's basketball coaching carousel spun in 2026 How the men's basketball coaching carousel spun in 2026

Barring an unexpected retirement or departure, the high-major coaching carousel is done spinning for the cycle.

Butler names former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored as new coach Butler names former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored as new coach

Butler has named former Bulldogs player Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach, the school announced Wednesday.

Butler is hiring Ronald Nored as the school’s next coach, source confirms to ESPN. He’s an assistant on the Hawks and brings a lengthy NBA resume back to his alma mater. Butler was a star point guard at Butler and a defining face of the school’s glory era. Butler is hiring Ronald Nored as the school’s next coach, source confirms to ESPN. He’s an assistant on the Hawks and brings a lengthy NBA resume back to his alma mater. Butler was a star point guard at Butler and a defining face of the school’s glory era.

Butler basketball coach Thad Matta announces retirement Butler basketball coach Thad Matta announces retirement

Butler's Thad Matta, who had 502 wins and 13 NCAA tournament appearances in a career that also included stints at Xavier and Ohio State, is retiring from coaching.

Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament Men's Bubble Watch: Tracking which teams will make (or miss) the NCAA tournament

The NCAA tournament at-large picture has come into clear focus. Here's the latest snapshot.

Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament Providence defeats Butler 91-81 in Big East Conference Tournament

— Stefan Vaaks had 28 points in Providence's 91-81 victory against Butler on Wednesday in the Big East Conference Tournament.

Butler wins 81-71 against DePaul Butler wins 81-71 against DePaul

— Finley Bizjack had 19 points in Butler's 81-71 victory against DePaul on Saturday.

Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59 Dix scores 22, Creighton defeats Butler 76-59

— Josh Dix had 22 points in Creighton's 76-59 win over Butler on Wednesday.

Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler Villanova wins 82-73 against Butler

— Acaden Lewis scored 20 points as Villanova beat Butler 82-73 on Wednesday.

Big East Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
St. John's 80.9 2.5 7 30
UConn 76.6 - 6 34
Villanova 77.1 6.5 9 24
Seton Hall 70.3 9.5 12 21
Creighton 75.2 15 18 16
DePaul 70.3 14 16 16
Butler 79.4 14 16 16
Providence 85.3 15.5 18 15
Marquette 75.2 18 20 12
Georgetown 73.6 15 18 16
Xavier 78.4 15.5 18 15
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Finley Bizjack

    Finley Bizjack, G

    17.1

  • Assists Per Game

    Michael Ajayi

    Michael Ajayi, F

    3.2

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Michael Ajayi

    Michael Ajayi, F

    45.5

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Michael Ajayi

    Michael Ajayi, F

    11.1

  • Steals Per Game

    Jamie Kaiser Jr.

    Jamie Kaiser Jr., G

    1.2

  • Blocks Per Game

    Drayton Jones

    Drayton Jones, C

    0.9