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SCHEDULE RELEASED; MARSHALL VERBALS TO BUTLER
(9/30/09)--Again, apologies for the lack of updates. Yahoo has announced they are discontinuing free web hosting via Geocities, so I am in the process of moving this site to a new location. To avoid having to update pages in two locations, I've tried to keep activity on this site low, but there are two bits of information that warrant mentioning.

First, the 2009-10 schedule was officially released, along with a schedule of televised appearances. In addition, the HLN website was relaunched, with several new features worth checking out. You will need to reregister if you had an account under the previous version. Live streaming of HL games will continue to be free of charge.

Butler also rounded out its 2010 recruiting class with the news that 6-7 forward Khyle Marshall of Flanagan HS in Pembroke Pines, FL, has verbally committed to play collegiately for the Bulldogs. Marshall averaged 26 points and 12.5 rebounds as a junior. More information can be found at ScoutHoops.com, IndyStar.com, and MiamiHerald.com. Marshall joins Erik Fromm and Chrishawn Hopkins in Butler's 2010 recruiting class. The fall signing period runs from November 11-18. Congratulations to Khyle on his decision!

Once the new location is live and ready to go, I will post a link on this site to redirect traffic. Thanks for your patience and continued patronage.

DAWGS CLOSE OUT ITALY TOUR WITH VICTORY
(8/11/09)--Butler defeated Prima Veroli 94-37 to close out its four-game set in Italy. David Woods' blog does a great job of summarizing the trip. He also notes that former Coordinator of Basketball Operations Kevin Kuwik is now on Thad Matta's staff at Ohio State. Best of luck to Kevin in Columbus.

LONG OVERDUE SUMMER UPDATES
(8/10/09)--So I'm a tremendous slacker with the updates this summer, and I apologize. Let's start from the last posted update and work forward:

Sophomores Gordon Hayward and Shelvin Mack helped lead the USA team to a perfect 9-0 record and the gold medal at the FIBA U19 World Championship in New Zealand. Hayward was also named to the All-Tournament team. Congratulations to Gordon and Shelvin!

Former Bulldog sharpshooter Darnell Archey is returning to the Butler Basketball program as the new Coordinator of Basketball Operations. Archey, who most recently was the varsity head coach at Park Tudor HS, replaces Kevin Kuwik, who served as CoBO last season. No reason was given for Kuwik's departure.

Butler's opening round opponent in the 76 Classic in Anaheim, CA, in November will be Minnesota in a game airing on ESPN2. In addition to Butler and Minnesota, four other 2009 NCAA Tournament participants (UCLA, Texas A&M, Clemson, and West Virginia) and a 2009 CIT qualifier (Portland) join Long Beach State to comprise the eight-team field.

The Bulldogs are in the midst of a four-game foreign exhibition tour of Italy. Butler dropped its first two contests to the Swiss national team, 76-72 and 100-90, but defeated Italian club team Prima Veroli 103-45 today. All players on last year's roster, including redshirt freshmen Chase Stigall and Emerson Kampen, made the trip and are eligible to play. Only incoming freshman Andrew Smith, per NCAA rules, cannot participate. Butler is playing somewhat short-handed, as Ronald Nored and Grant Leiendecker each made the trip but will not play due to injury, and Matt Howard suffered an ankle/foot injury in the second game against the Swiss. Continuing coverage of the Italy trip can be found at the newly redesigned ButlerSports.com, IndyStar.com, David Woods' blog, and tweets from Butler coaches Brad Stevens and Micah Shrewsberry.

And last but certainly not least, Butler has its second verbal commitment for the recruiting class of 2010, as senior-to-be Chrishawn Hopkins announced he would play for Butler. Hopkins averaged 17.3 ppg in seven games at Manual HS last season and is in the process of transferring to Herron HS for his senior season. He joins Erik Fromm of Bloomington South HS in Butler's 2010 recruiting class. Congratulations to Chrishawn on his decision!

HAYWARD, MACK NAMED TO USA BASKETBALL U19 ROSTER
(6/20/09)--Gordon Hayward and Shelvin Mack have been named to the USA Men's U19 World Championship Team. They will participate in the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship from July 2-12 in Auckland, New Zealand. Congratulations to Gordon and Shelvin!

FROMM GIVES VERBAL COMMITMENT
(5/19/09)--Erik Fromm, a 6-8 senior-to-be from undefeated 4A state champion Bloomington South HS, has verbally committed to Butler according to scouthoops.com and the Indianapolis Star. The Star had earlier reported that Fromm was on campus today for a visit, which was evidently when he made his commitment. He is the first member of Butler's 2010 recruiting class. I'll post more information as it comes in.

POSTSEASON UPDATES:

DAWGS SWEEP TOP HL POSTSEASON HONORS
(3/2/09)--Sophomore Matt Howard (Horizon League Player of the Year), freshman Gordon Hayward (Newcomer of the Year), and head coach Brad Stevens (Coach of the Year) nabbed top honors in the league's postseason awards voting released today. Hayward joined Howard on the league's First Team, with Shelvin Mack joining Hayward on the All-Newcomer Team. Howard was also named to the league All-Defensive team. Congratulations to Matt, Gordon, Shelvin, and Brad on their well-deserved honors!

REGULAR SEASON UPDATES:

HOWARD NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA
(2/26/09)--Sophomore Matt Howard continues to shine both on and off the court, as he was named to the 2008-09 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America University Division Men's Basketball Team, per ButlerSports.com. He was the only sophomore on the 15-member squad, and he joined fellow Horizon Leaguer Mike Schachtner of Green Bay on the second team. He follows former teammates A. J. Graves and Drew Streicher, both of whom earned Academic All-America honors last season. Congratulations, Matt!

HAYWARD SHARES PLAYER OF THE WEEK HONORS; DAVIDSON GAME DETAILS SET; HOWARD EARNS ACADEMIC HONORS
(2/9/09)--Freshman Gordon Hayward was named Horizon League Co-Player of the Week along with Green Bay's Ryan Tillema, according to the HL's weekly release. Hayward averaged 17.7 ppg, 6.7 rpg, and 2.0 apg during Butler's 2-1 road swing last week. It's is Gordon's third POTW honor this season. Congratulations, Gordon!

Also, broadcast details were released on Butler's upcoming BracketBusters game at Davidson. According to ButlerSports.com, the game will take place Saturday, February 21, at noon EST, and will be televised live on ESPN.

And last, but certainly not least, sophomore Matt Howard earned a pair of academic honors, according to ButlerSports.com. Howard was one of five players named first team on the ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District V team. He was also named Horizon League Scholar-Athlete of the Month for January. He has earned the weekly HL Scholar-Athlete honor three times this season. Congratulations, Matt!

DAWGS DRAW DAVIDSON IN BRACKETBUSTERS
(2/2/09)--Butler will travel to Davidson on Saturday, February 21, to face All-America candidate Stephen Curry and the Wildcats as part of ESPNU's BracketBusters, in pairings announced today. The game will be one of 13 games broadcast on various ESPN networks. Broadcast information and game times will be announced February 9.

STEVENS EARNS COACHING AWARD
(1/11/09)--Head Coach Brad Stevens received the mid-season Hugh Durham Award as the nation's top mid-major coach. Stevens' predecessor at Butler, Todd Lickliter, also won the award in 2006-07. Congratulations, Coach!

HAYWARD NAMED HL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
(12/29/08)--Freshman Gordon Hayward was named Horizon League Player of the Week for the second time in three weeks. Gordon had a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds along with four blocks and three steals in Butler's 74-65 win over then-#14 Xavier last Tuesday. Congratulations, Gordon!

DAWGS ENTER AP TOP 25
(12/29/08)--Butler entered the AP Top 25 at #25 in this week's poll. Butler checked in at #28 in the Coaches' Poll. Congratulations to the Bulldogs!

TWO ROAD GAMES TO BE TELEVISED LOCALLY; SMITH INJURY UPDATE
(12/23/08)--WFYI will broadcast Butler's games at Valparaiso on on 1/3 and at Loyola on 1/15, according to ButlerSports.com. The games will be broadcast on WFYI-Plus DT 20.3 at 8:00 p.m. EST.

Also, Butler signee Andrew Smith is expected to return in mid-January from a "minor stress fracture" in his left foot, according to the Indianapolis Star. Continued best wishes to Andrew on a full and speedy recovery.

HAYWARD NAMED HL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
(12/15/08)--Freshman Gordon Hayward was named Horizon League Player of the Week after a pair of 20+ point performances last week. Hayward averaged 22.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, and 3.0 apg in games at Bradley and at Ohio State while connecting on 12-of-20 three-point shots (60%). He posted a career-high 25 points in a loss at #21 Ohio State, connecting on seven three-pointers. Congratulations, Gordon!

SIGNEE SMITH SIDELINED WITH FOOT INJURY
(12/12/08)--Covenant Christian HS senior Andrew Smith, who signed a letter of intent with Butler last month, suffered a stress fracture in his left foot and will be sidelined at least 10 days, according to CCHS. The article goes on to say that if the fracture has not healed after 10 days, he could miss six to eight weeks. Best wishes to Andrew on a full and speedy recovery.

STIGALL, KAMPEN TO REDSHIRT
(11/19/08)--Freshmen Chase Stigall and Emerson Kampen are sitting out this season as redshirts, according to ButlerSports.com. Each will have 4 years of eligibility starting next season.

PRESEASON UPDATES:

SMITH SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT
(11/12/08)--Andrew Smith, a 6-10 senior center at Covenant Christian HS, signed a national letter of intent today to play basketball next season for Butler. Smith averaged 14.5 ppg, 10.6 rpg, and 2.8 blocks while shooting 63% from the floor as a junior. He is the only expected signee for the fall signing period, which runs through the 19th. David Woods' blog has more details. Congratulations to Andrew, and welcome to Butler!

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