Impact Butler had not played since Nov. 25 due to COVID-19 issues. Coles came off the bench in that one, but did see 19 minutes. He figures to build on that against Nova.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
BUTLER BULLDOGS 5-1 · 5TH IN BIG EAST
5-1 · 5TH IN BIG EAST
Starting Wednesday Coles will start Wednesday's game against Villanova.
Starting versus Nova Harris will debut in the starting lineup Wednesday versus Villanova.
Impact Harris played 20 minutes in the opener versus Western Michigan and could be in line for a similar or larger workload Wednesday with the Bulldogs pretty shorthanded. Harris posted seven points, three boards, an assist and a steal in that opener.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Active versus Villanova Nze (ankle) isn't among the players listed as unavailable for Wednesday's game versus Villanova.
Impact Nze was dealing with an ankle issue coming out of the opener versus Western Michigan back on Nov. 25 but appears to be healthy enough to give it a go. With the Bulldogs shorthanded in terms of available bodies, Nze may be in line to play as many minutes as he can handle.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not available Wednesday Parker won't take the floor Wednesday versus Villanova
Impact Parker was one of six players for the Bulldogs who won't be available to take the floor against Villanova. It's unclear exactly how long Parker will be unavailable, but it likely won't make waves from a fantasy standpoint considering he hasn't appeared in a game this season.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable against Nova Hodges will be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against Villanova, according to the official Butler Twitter account.
Impact While the eligibility of Hodges is no longer a concern following the D-1 Council's decision to grant waivers for all transfers this season, the ETSU transfer will have to wait to make his debut. That could potentially arrive in a rivalry game Saturday against Indiana, provided Hodges has had enough practice time to get comfortable with the game plan and rotation.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Presumed eligible immediately Hodges will now be eligible for the 2020-21 season after the D-1 Council has approved a proposal in which all transfers are now immediately eligible, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.c...
Impact Hodges had originally been inexplicably denied a waiver for immediate eligibility at Butler. While the school planned to appeal that decision, it will no longer be necessary after Wednesday's sweeping ruling. It's unclear if Hodges was part of the game plan for Wednesday's matchup against Villanova, nor what type of workload he'll be getting once he sees the court. The senior was a key player at ETSU with 12.7 points and 5.8 rebounds, so look for him to be a rotation piece, if not a feature contributor.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday Golden will not take the floor Wednesday versus Villanova, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Golden collected six points and three rebounds in the opener versus Western Michigan, but the Bulldogs will be down some big man depth Wednesday with him on the shelf. Bryce Nze (ankle) could be in line for as many minutes as he can handle if his own problems have healed up.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Butler at Villanova odds, picks and prediction Previewing Wednesday’s Butler Bulldogs at Villanova Wildcats sports betting odds and lines, with college basketball betting picks, tips and...
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Still rehabbing knee injury Donovan continues to rehab his torn ACL suffered in November of 2019, according to the Butler official site.
Impact There's little information available here outside of the fact that Donovan is hopeful to return this season. The walk-on junior guard has appeared in 21 career games for the Bulldogs, but isn't likely to be a major rotation factor even if he does become available at some point in 2020 or 2021.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Still doing non-contact work David (knee) continues to participate in non-contact portions of practice with a goal of being able to return this season, according to the Butler basketball official site.
Impact It doesn't appear the needle has moved a ton from when David was first cleared for non-contact work in mid-November. Nonetheless, considering he suffered the torn ACL back on Jan. 21, it was never expected that he'd be ready early in the year. While a return this season may still be on the table, a redshirt year seems to look like a better option with each passing game missed.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
College basketball COVID-19 update: Butler again postpones men's Big East opener The Butler announced its scheduled Monday game against St. John’s at has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues in the men's basketball p...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
No game vs. St. John's Nze (ankle) and the Bulldogs have had Monday's game versus St. John's postponed due to COVID-19 issues, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Nze departed the team's last contest Nov. 25 versus Western Michigan with an ankle issue and will have to wait a little longer for an opportunity to retake the floor. The team's next scheduled contest arrives Dec. 16 versus Villanova, assuming the game can be played.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gonzaga, Baylor remain atop AP Top 25 after game scrapped Gonzaga and Baylor remain atop the AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll after their hotly anticipated game in Indianapolis was called off about 9...
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
E. Illinois visits Butler
Eastern Illinois plays Butler in an early season matchupNOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two more games postponed Butler has postponed their games against Northern Kentucky (Dec. 6) and Kansas St. (Dec. 11) due to more positive COVID-19 tests within the team, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports report...
Impact Butler will now have three consecutive games postponed due to an ongoing COVID-19 spread within the team. Thompson, who led the offense with 21 points in their only game against Western Michigan, will now have to wait to take the court until Dec. 14 against St. John's.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sunday's game postponed Sunday's game between Butler and Eastern Illinois has been postponed due to COVID-19 reasons.
Impact There was a positive COVID-19 test in the Butler delegation following Wednesday's season opener against Western Michigan and, as a result, the team has cancelled all activities until further notice. Thompson registered 21 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-11 FT), four assists, two rebounds and two blocks against Western Michigan in his lone appearance of the season so far.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Elon tops North Carolina Wesleyan 82-52
Jerald Gillens-Butler had 19 points and nine rebounds as Elon routed North Carolina Wesleyan 82-52NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thompson scores 21 to lift Butler over W. Michigan 66-62
Aaron Thompson had a career-high 21 points as Butler defeated Western Michigan 66-62 in a season openerNOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Backcourt pushes Butler basketball to season-opening win over Western Michigan Senior guards Aaron Thompson and Jair Bolden scored 21 and 16 points, respectively, for the Bulldogs.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM
Won't return to Wednesday's game Nze (ankle) is out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against Western Michigan, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact The senior forward had apparently been dealing with this ankle injury throughout the preseason and tried to tough it out. He aggravated the injury in the second half and will miss the rest of the game. Nze posted nine points, three rebounds and an assist before departing. He'll look to recover before Sunday's matchup against Eastern Illinois.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting season opener Thompson (wrist) will start Wednesday's season opener against Western Michigan, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Thompson was battling back from a wrist injury in the offseason during camp, but should face no limitations right out of the gate. He figures to big a big factor in the rotation this season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Starting opener Tate will get the start in Wednesday's opener versus Western Michigan, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Tate didn't take long to get acclimated with the team and has apparently earned his way into the starting five. The Bulldogs are going fairly small with their starting five for the opener, with Tate likely playing off the ball with Aaron Thompson typically working on it.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Waiver request denied Hodges has his eligibility waiver request denied by the NCAA Wednesday, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Butler has already announced that they will appeal the decision to try and get the East Tennessee State transfer apart of their rotation this season. Hodges averaged 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 steals per contest last season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Butler basketball roster breakdown: Freshman guard Myles Tate has won all his life In the buildup to the 2020-21 college basketball season, Butler Insider David Woods will break down the Bulldogs' roster, player-by-player.
NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM
