Pickett records 2nd Penn St. double-double beating Butler
Jalen Pickett scored 15 points, distributed 11 assists and collared 10 rebounds and Penn State beat Butler 68-62NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Penn State hosts Butler following Bates' 25-point outing
Butler visits the Penn State Nittany Lions after Manny Bates scored 25 points in Butler's 89-53 victory against the New Orleans PrivateersNOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chuck Harris - Scores 17 in win Harris had 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes during Monday's 89-53 victory over New Orleans.
Impact Harris was efficient and productive while co-leading Butler in minutes. The junior collected 16 double-digit scoring games last season, and he's a swing factor in Butler's 2022-23 performance.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Hunter - Efficient in debut Hunter amassed 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists over 31 minutes during Monday's 89-53 win over New Orleans.
Impact Hunter was one of five Butler players to score double-digit points. A fifth-year transfer after spending four seasons with Purdue, Hunter is no stranger to efficiency. He knocked down 43.6 percent of his 2.1 three-point attempts per game last season.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Simas Lukosius - Perseveres in win Lukosius posted 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and three steals across 27 minutes during Monday's 89-53 win over New Orleans.
Impact Lukosius took heavy contact to the face resulting in a bloodied mouth, but he returned to the contest. The 6-foot-6 sophomore led Butler with five assists and profiles as a pivotal combo guard.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manny Bates - Dominates in win Bates accumulated 25 points (12-15 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 89-53 victory over New Orleans.
Impact Bates led Butler in scoring en route to a monster double-double which featured multiple highlight dunks. The transfer from NCSU is a high-profile big for the Bulldogs.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bates' 25 lead Butler over New Orleans 89-53
Manny Bates’ 25 points helped Butler defeat New Orleans 89-53 in the season openerNOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Myles Wilmoth - Sidelined Monday Wilmoth (arm) has been ruled out for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Impact Wilmoth dealt with an arm injury ahead of the regular season, and he'll officially be unavailable for the Bulldogs' opener Monday. Whether he'll be available Nov. 14 against Penn State remains to be seen.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Thomas - Ruled out for opener Thomas (chest) will not be available for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Impact Thomas is expected to miss the early part of the season after being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. We should get an update when Thomas is able to return to practice and at which point that will give us a better of idea of when the senior could get back on the floor.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John-Michael Mulloy - Suiting up for season opener Mulloy (ankle) will be available for Monday's season opener against New Orleans.
Impact Mulloy is set to play after missing the Bulldogs' two preseason exhibitions with an ankle injury. The senior center averaged 0.7 points and 1.3 rebounds in 6.4 minutes across 12 games last season, and should play a deep reserve role off the bench for Butler this season.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ali Ali - Not suiting up Monday Ali (nose) will not be available for Monday's game against New Orleans.
Impact Ali has not been fully cleared yet after undergoing nose surgery a couple weeks ago. Butler will have a week off until their next game on Nov. 14 against Penn State. Ali might be able to return to practice laster this week and suit up against the Nittany Lions.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Butler hosts New Orleans to begin season
The Butler Bulldogs start the season at home against the New Orleans PrivateersNOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ali Ali - Still not fully cleared Ali (nose) has yet to be cleared for all basketball-related activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact There was growing optimism that Ali would be able to suit up for the opener on Nov. 7 against New Orleans, but that looks like it's in jeopardy since Ali still hasn't participated in practice. The senior had a stellar 2021 campaign with Akron, averaging 13.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, leading them to the NCAA tournament. When he returns to the hardwood, expect him to make a positive impact with the Bulldogs in a more reduced role.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chuck Harris - Another great exhibition Harris logged 22 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and four steals across 34 minutes during Butler's exhibition win Tuesday versus Davenport.
Impact Harris logged Butler's most points, rebounds and steals. He continues being promising as the Bulldogs prepare to begin their upcoming season in spite of an injury-affected roster. Harris averaged 11.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.5 steals across 31 games during his sophomore campaign.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Myles Wilmoth - Out because of arm Wilmoth is out due to an arm injury, Akeem Glaspie of IndyStarSports reports.
Impact Simas Lukosius was a part of the Bulldogs' starting lineup in place of Wilmoth, who sat out exhibition games they played and will try to be healthy before their 2022-23 season begins Nov. 7 versus New Orleans.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
John-Michael Mulloy - Dealing with ankle injury Mulloy has not practiced due to an ankle injury according to coach Thad Matta, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Mulloy is entering his senior season, but hasn't really every cracked the regular rotation in his first three years. This ankle injury is not the way you want to start the year, but we'll have to wait and see if it affects his availability for the opener on Nov. 7 against New Orleans.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ali Ali - Set to undergo nose surgery Coach Thad Matta said that Ali is out with an concussion and will undergo nose surgery, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact There isn't an established timeline for Ali's return or if there's a chance that he may be able to play in the opener against New Orleans on Nov. 7. Ali is coming off a stellar season with Akron where he helped the Zips back to the NCAA Tournament and averaged 13.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 three-pointers per contest.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Five storylines to watch at Big East basketball media day
How Creighton handles its status as the favorite will be one of the storylines we'll be watching at Big East media day.OCTOBER 18, 2022
Big East 2022-23 schedule release: Top 10 games to watch
The 2022-23 Big East schedule dropped Friday, with the slate featuring 20 games on FOX. John Fanta has the highlights.SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Chuck Harris - Leads Butler in exhibition Harris had a team-high 21 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT) to go along with seven rebounds, five steals and four assists across 32 minutes in an 86-76 exhibition victory over Greec...
Impact Harris was last year's leading scorer at 11.4 ppg, and in addition to an increased scoring expectation in 2022-23, it's possible he sees added ball-handling responsibilities following the departure of senior Aaron Thompson (8.1 ppg, 3.8 apg). It appears Harris is already off to a fast start, especially with respect to chemistry with center newcomer Manny Bates.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manny Bates - Excellent form in foreign tour Bates had 16 points (8-9 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 32 minutes in Butler's 86-76 exhibition victory over Greece.
Impact After missing essentially the entirety of the 2021-22 season with NC State due to a shoulder injury, Bates appears to be both healthy and acclimating well with his new team. Look for Bates to serve as the primary center option for the Bulldogs with real potential to earn all-conference honors when it's all said and done, in addition to being one of the top fantasy five-men in formats featuring the Big East.
AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manny Bates - Cleared for basketball Bates (shoulder) has been cleared to participate in Butler's foreign tour in Italy and Greece, Jon Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bates underwent shoulder surgery that kept him out of all but one game last season, but he is ready to return to basketball activities. The Bulldogs will soon be traveling to Italy and Greece as part of their foreign tour, and he will be an exciting addition to their team. In 2020, Bates averaged 9.8 points and 5.9 rebounds for NC State, and will look to get back to this form in his second season with Butler.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Manny Bates - Remains sidelined from basketball Bates (shoulder) has not been cleared for basketball related activities, although he has been making progress in his recovery, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bates is still recovering from a right shoulder dislocation he suffered in the first game of the season last year, but an estimated return date has not yet been established. His last full season was played in 2020-21, where he averaged 9.8 points and 5.9 rebounds while starting in 23 of 24 games for North Carolina State. The 6-foot-11 center will look to get healthy before the start of the season with his new team.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Butler basketball gets commitment from 2023 Texas guard Finley Bizjack A\u00a02023 prospect from Byron Nelson High in Trophy Club, Texas,\u00a0he is ranked as a four-star and 114th by Rivals, a three-star and 15...
JULY 1, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
Butler's Aaron Thompson speaks to the media after his Pacers pre-draft workout Aaron Thompson played five seasons at Butler.
JUNE 21, 2022 • INDYSTAR.COM
