From Butler Athletics INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — Junior Andrew Smeathers has announced that he is leaving the Butler men’s basketball program. Smeathers, who’s been with the Bulldogs for two seasons, will complete his fall semester at Butler and then transfer to another school. “We appreciate everything Andrew has done for the Butler Basketball program over the […]
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From Butler Athletics INDIANAPOLIS — Butler’s first season in the BIG EAST will present a new set of challenges, a number of new opponents and unprecedented exposure. The Bulldogs’ 2013-14 men’s basketball schedule includes 28 national and regional telecasts, including 21 games on a Fox Sports network. After competing one season in the Atlantic 10 […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The Big East released its 2013-14 conference schedule on Thursday afternoon. Each school plays 18 league games, nine at home, facing each opponent in the 10-team league twice. Below is Butler’s slate. The Bulldogs are expected to announce their nonconference schedule in the coming days. Scroll to the bottom of […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor I was honored to be a guest on Fox 59 Sports Overtime with Jeremiah Johnson and Brittany Diehl on Sunday night. The primary topic of conversation was Purdue football, but we sprinkled in some Notre Dame talk as well. Indy Sports Legends continues to grow, and my presence on this […]
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From Butler Athletics: Butler junior Roosevelt Jones has begun the recovery phase following surgery to repair his injured left wrist Thursday in Indianapolis. Jones, the Bulldogs’ top returning scorer, rebounder and assist man, suffered the season-ending injury on Butler’s recent basketball exhibition trip to Australia. “I’m pleased that everything went well with Roosevelt’s surgery,” said […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF and COLLIN O’CONNOR ISL Correspondents INDIANAPOLIS – Despite losing standout small forward Roosevelt Jones for the entire season with damaged ligaments, Butler coach Brandon Miller isn’t about to look back on the team’s exhibition tour of Australia with any regret. “Our team had a phenomenal trip,” Miller said during a Tuesday briefing. […]
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By CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent The ongoing saga of Butler’s offseason took another twist yesterday, when the Bulldogs announced that Roosevelt Jones would undergo surgery on his left wrist and miss the entirety of the upcoming season. This was unexpected given that a week ago the team announced Jones might return before the end of […]
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From Butler Athletics INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — Butler junior forward Roosevelt Jones will miss the 2013-14 men’s basketball season. Jones, who was Butler’s top returning scorer and rebounder, suffered a wrist injury during the Bulldogs’ recent trip to Australia and the injury has been determined to be season-ending. -Roosevelt suffered an injury that resulted in ligament […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent Rookie coach Brandon Miller says the main goal of Butler’s visit to Australia is a simple one: have fun. Winning games only adds to the enjoyment. The Bulldogs pulled out a tight battle with the National Basketball League’s Sydney Kings on Thursday and improved to 2-0 on their four-game summer […]
Continue ReadingBy CHRIS GOFF ISL Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – Butler players spoke with wide eyes and baited breath about their visit to Australia that begins this morning with the end of an 18-hour plane ride. -I’m very excited,” said Khyle Marshall on Friday, despite the fact he doesn’t like flying and can’t sleep at 40,000 feet. -I’m […]
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By CLIFF BRUNT ISL Editor There are numerous ways to measure Brad Stevens’ greatness and multiple ways to opine about the gigantic shoes Brandon Miller must fill as Butler’s new coach. I could talk about Stevens’ two national title game appearances, or the way his program earned attention and respect in an IU-leaning city while […]
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