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| School Name: | Butler University |
| Location: | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Arena: | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| Capacity: | 9,100 |
| Conference: | Big East |
| Head coach: | LaVall Jordan |
The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represents Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school's team currently competes in the Big East Conference, of which it has been a member since 2013. The Bulldogs are currently coached by LaVall Jordan.
Competitive standing[]
Despite playing in a mid-major conference, Butler has risen to national prominence in recent years. They have been ranked in most media polls for all but a few weeks since the 2006-07 season, and have appeared in every NCAA tournament since then. In 2010, Butler was runner-up to Duke, after advancing all the way to the National Championship after defeating Michigan State in the Final Four. With a total enrollment of only 4,500 students, Butler is the smallest school to play for a national championship since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
In 2011 Butler defeated the Florida Gators to advance to its second consecutive Final Four, becoming only the second mid-major program to do so since 1979, when the seeding of the tournament began.
Basketball community[]
Because of the school's history of basketball success, location in the heart of the land of "Hoosier Hysteria", and lack of a BCS level football program, the Butler University fan base is primarily basketball oriented. Other athletics enjoy substantial followings of current students and alumni, but only basketball has garnered interest from a national audience. Two online communities exist to facilitate discussion among fans. BU Hoops is a community for fans to discuss Butler Basketball, exchange tickets, other Butler sports, and general topics. Alternatively, Butler Fans allows for targeted discussion relating to Butler University and Horizon League men's basketball recruiting, as well as general Butler Basketball.
In recent years, the Butler program has also received national attention for its philosophy to the game, which it calls "The Butler Way". At its core, The Butler Way calls for complete commitment and exalts teamwork above self.
NCAA tournament results[]
The Bulldogs have appeared in eleven NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 17–10.
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | - | First Round Sweet Sixteen Regional Third Place Game |
Bowling Green Kentucky Western Kentucky |
W 56–55 L 81–60 W 87–86 |
| 1997 | #14 | First Round | Cincinnati | L 86–69 |
| 1998 | #13 | First Round | New Mexico | L 79–62 |
| 2000 | #12 | First Round | Florida | L 69–68 OT |
| 2001 | #10 | First Round Second Round |
Wake Forest Arizona |
W 79–63 L 73–52 |
| 2003 | #12 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen |
Mississippi State Louisville Oklahoma |
W 47–46 W 79–71 L 65–54 |
| 2007 | #5 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen |
Old Dominion Maryland Florida |
W 57–46 W 62–59 L 65–57 |
| 2008 | #7 | First Round Second Round |
South Alabama Tennessee |
W 81–61 L 76–71 OT |
| 2009 | #9 | First Round | LSU | L 75–71 |
| 2010 | #5 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four Championship |
UTEP Murray State Syracuse Kansas State Michigan State Duke |
W 77–59 W 54–52 W 63–59 W 63–56 W 52–50 L 61–59 |
| 2011 | #8 | Round of 64 Round of 32 Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four Championship |
Old Dominion Pittsburgh Wisconsin Florida VCU Connecticut |
W 60–58 W 71–70 W 61–54 W 74–71 OT W 70-62 L 41-53 |
NIT results[]
The Bulldogs have appeared in eight National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 5–8.
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result/Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | First Round | St. John's | L 76–69 |
| 1959 | First Round Quarterfinals |
Fordham Bradley |
W 94–80 L 83–77 |
| 1985 | First Round | Indiana | L 79–57 |
| 1991 | First Round | Wyoming | L 63–61 |
| 1992 | First Round | Purdue | L 82–56 |
| 1999 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
Bradley Old Dominion Clemson |
W 51–50 W 75–68 L 89–69 |
| 2002 | First Round Second Round |
Bowling Green Syracuse |
W 81–69 L 66–65 |
| 2006 | Opening Round First Round |
Miami (OH) Florida State |
W 53–52 L 67–63 |
Bulldogs in the NBA[]
- Bob Evans - drafted in the 4th round by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 1949 NBA Draft
- Gordon Hayward - drafted 9th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2010 NBA Draft; currently with the Boston Celtics
- Shelvin Mack – drafted in the second round by the Washington Wizards in 2011
- Kelan Martin – signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2019
- Ralph O'Brien - drafted in the 6th round by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 1950 NBA Draft
- Billy Shepherd
Awards[]
National Coach of the Year
- Todd Lickliter - 2007
All-Americans
- H. W. Middlesworth - 1924
- Frank Baird - 1934
- Jerry Steiner - 1940
- Bob Dietz - 1941
- Ralph "Buckshot" O'Brien - 1950
- Jimmy Doyle - 1950
- Ted Guzek - 1957
- Billy Shepherd - 1971
- Chad Tucker* - 1985
- A. J. Graves* - 2007
- Mike Green* - 2008
- Matt Howard* - 2009
- Gordon Hayward* - 2010
- Kelan Martin* – 2018
(*) Denotes Honorable Mention
Academic All-Americans
- Chris Miskel - 1995***
- A.J. Graves - 2007*, 2008**
- Drew Streicher - 2008***
- Matt Howard - 2009**, 2010*, 2011*
- Gordon Hayward - 2010***
(*) Denotes 1st team
(**) Denotes 2nd team
(***) Denotes 3rd team
Academic All-American of the Year
- Matt Howard - 2011
Horizon/MCC Player of the Year
- Darin Archibold - 1991
- Jon Neuhoser - 1997
- Rylan Hainje - 2002
- Brandon Polk - 2006
- Mike Green - 2008
- Matt Howard - 2009
- Gordon Hayward - 2010
Big East Coach of the Year
- Chris Holtmann – 2017
Horizon/MCC Coach of the Year
- Joe Sexson - 1984
- Barry Collier - 1991, 1997, 1999, 2000
- Thad Matta - 2001
- Todd Lickliter - 2005, 2007
- Brad Stevens - 2009, 2010
Indiana Collegiate Conference Player of the Year
- Tom Bowman - 1962
- Wayne Burris - 1977
- Tom Orner - 1978
Indiana Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year
- Tony Hinkle - 1956, 1961, 1962
- George Theofanis - 1973, 1977
- Joe Sexson - 1978
MAC Most Valuable Player
- Ralph "Buckshot" Owens - 1949
Information on the awards comes from the 2009-2010 media guide. [1]
Record[]
| Season | Head Coach | Overall Record | Conf. Record | Postseason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896-97 | Unknown | 1-0 | - | - | |
| 1897-98 | James Zink | 2-3 | - | - | |
| 1898-99 | James Zink | 0-2 | - | - | |
| 1899-00 | Walter "Mike" Kelly | 2-1 | - | - | |
| 1900-01 | Mike Kelly | 2-1 | - | - | |
| 1901-02 | Mike Kelly | 1-3 | - | - | |
| 1902-03 | Mike Kelly | 1-3 | - | - | |
| 1903-04 | Ralph Jones | 2-2 | - | - | |
| 1904-05 | Edgar Wingard | 6-2 | - | - | |
| 1905-06 | Edgar Wingard | 1-1 | - | - | |
| 1906-07 | Art Guedel | 2-4 | - | - | |
| 1907-08 | John McKay | 4-4 | - | - | |
| 1908-09 | John McKay and Joe McCrea | 5-2 | - | - | |
| 1909-10 | Walter Gipe | 3-4 | - | - | |
| 1910-11 | Bill Diddle | 5-7 | - | - | |
| 1911-12 | Bill Diddle | 5-5 | - | - | |
| 1912-13 | G. Cullen Thomas | 3-8 | - | - | |
| 1913-14 | Did not play | - | - | - | |
| 1914-15 | G. Cullen Thomas | 3-4 | - | - | |
| 1915-16 | G. Cullen Thomas | 3-4 | - | - | |
| 1916-17 | G. Cullen Thomas | 7-6 | - | - | |
| 1917-18 | G. Cullen Thomas | 0-6 | - | - | |
| 1918-19 | Joe Mullane | 1-9 | - | - | |
| 1919-20 | F.E. Ellis | 2-4 | - | - | |
| 1920-21 | Harlan Page | 16-4 | - | - | |
| 1921-22 | Harlan Page | 19-6 | - | - | |
| 1922-23 | Harlan Page | 16-4 | - | - | |
| 1923-24 | Harlan Page | 20-4 | - | AAU National Champions | |
| 1924-25 | Harlan Page | 11-7 | - | - | |
| 1925-26 | Harlan Page | 16-5 | - | - | |
| 1926-27 | Tony Hinkle | 17-4 | - | - | |
| 1927-28 | Tony Hinkle | 19-3 | - | - | |
| 1928-29 | Tony Hinkle | 17-2 | - | Team was awarded the national championship John J. McDevitt Trophy by the Veteran Athletes of Philadelphia. | |
| 1929-30 | Tony Hinkle | 12-8 | - | - | |
| 1930-31 | Tony Hinkle | 17-2 | - | - | |
| 1931-32 | Tony Hinkle | 14-5 | - | - | |
| Missouri Valley Conference | |||||
| 1932-33 | Tony Hinkle | 16-5 | 9-1 | - | |
| 1933-34 | Tony Hinkle | 14-7 | 9-1 | - | |
| Independent | |||||
| 1934-35 | Tony Hinkle | 13-7 | - | - | |
| 1935-36 | Tony Hinkle | 6-15 | - | - | |
| 1936-37 | Tony Hinkle | 6-15 | - | - | |
| 1937-38 | Tony Hinkle | 11-12 | - | - | |
| 1938-39 | Tony Hinkle | 14-6 | - | - | |
| 1939-40 | Tony Hinkle | 17-6 | - | - | |
| 1940-41 | Tony Hinkle | 13-9 | - | - | |
| 1941-42 | Tony Hinkle | 13-9 | - | - | |
| 1942-43 | Frank Hedden | 4-9 | - | - | |
| 1943-44 | Did not play | - | - | - | |
| 1944-45 | Frank Hedden | 14-6 | - | - | |
| 1945-46 | Tony Hinkle | 12-8 | - | - | |
| Mid-American Conference | |||||
| 1946-47 | Tony Hinkle | 16-7 | 4-1 | - | |
| 1947-48 | Tony Hinkle | 14-7 | 4-2 | - | |
| 1948-49 | Tony Hinkle | 18-5 | 8-2 | - | |
| 1949-50 | Tony Hinkle | 12-12 | 6-4 | - | |
| Indiana Collegiate Conference | |||||
| 1950-51 | Tony Hinkle | 5-19 | 3-9 | - | |
| 1951-52 | Tony Hinkle | 12-12 | 10-2 | - | |
| 1952-53 | Tony Hinkle | 14-9 | 9-3 | - | |
| 1953-54 | Tony Hinkle | 13-12 | 7-4 | - | |
| 1954-55 | Tony Hinkle | 10-14 | 8-4 | - | |
| 1955-56 | Tony Hinkle | 14-9 | 8-4 | - | |
| 1956-57 | Tony Hinkle | 11-14 | 6-6 | - | |
| 1957-58 | Tony Hinkle | 16-10 | 10-2 | NIT 1st Round | |
| 1958-59 | Tony Hinkle | 19-9 | 10-2 | NIT Quarterfinals | |
| 1959-60 | Tony Hinkle | 15-11 | 10-2 | - | |
| 1960-61 | Tony Hinkle | 15-11 | 10-2 | - | |
| 1961-62 | Tony Hinkle | 22-6 | 10-2 | NCAA Regional 3rd Place | |
| 1962-63 | Tony Hinkle | 16-10 | 10-2 | - | |
| 1963-64 | Tony Hinkle | 13-13 | 9-3 | - | |
| 1964-65 | Tony Hinkle | 11-15 | 5-7 | - | |
| 1965-66 | Tony Hinkle | 16-10 | 8-4 | - | |
| 1966-67 | Tony Hinkle | 9-17 | 5-7 | - | |
| 1967-68 | Tony Hinkle | 11-14 | 6-6 | - | |
| 1968-69 | Tony Hinkle | 11-15 | 4-4 | - | |
| 1969-70 | Tony Hinkle | 15-11 | 6-2 | - | |
| 1970-71 | George Thoefanis | 10-16 | 4-4 | - | |
| 1971-72 | George Thoefanis | 6-20 | 2-6 | - | |
| 1972-73 | George Thoefanis | 14-12 | 8-4 | - | |
| 1973-74 | George Thoefanis | 14-12 | 9-3 | - | |
| 1974-75 | George Thoefanis | 10-16 | 6-6 | - | |
| 1975-76 | George Thoefanis | 12-15 | 6-6 | - | |
| 1976-77 | George Thoefanis | 13-14 | 7-3 | - | |
| 1977-78 | Joe Sexson | 15-11 | 6-0 | - | |
| Independent | |||||
| 1978-79 | Joe Sexson | 11-16 | - | - | |
| Horizon League | |||||
| 1979-80 | Joe Sexson | 12-15 | 2-2 | - | |
| 1980-81 | Joe Sexson | 5-22 | 1-10 | - | |
| 1981-82 | Joe Sexson | 7-20 | 3-9 | - | |
| 1982-83 | Joe Sexson | 15-13 | 9-5 | - | |
| 1983-84 | Joe Sexson | 13-15 | 7-8 | - | |
| 1984-85 | Joe Sexson | 19-10 | 8-6 | NIT 1st Round | |
| 1985-86 | Joe Sexson | 9-19 | 2-10 | - | |
| 1986-87 | Joe Sexson | 12-16 | 4-8 | - | |
| 1987-88 | Joe Sexson | 14-14 | 5-5 | - | |
| 1988-89 | Joe Sexson | 11-17 | 3-9 | - | |
| 1989-90 | Barry Collier | 6-22 | 2-12 | - | |
| 1990-91 | Barry Collier | 18-11 | 10-4 | NIT 1st Round | |
| 1991-92 | Barry Collier | 21-10 | 7-3 | NIT 1st Round | |
| 1992-93 | Barry Collier | 11-17 | 6-8 | - | |
| 1993-94 | Barry Collier | 16-13 | 6-4 | - | |
| 1994-95 | Barry Collier | 15-12 | 8-7 | - | |
| 1995-96 | Barry Collier | 19-8 | 11-5 | - | |
| 1996-97 | Barry Collier | 23-10 | 12-4 | NCAA 1st Round | |
| 1997-98 | Barry Collier | 22-11 | 8-6 | NCAA 1st Round | |
| 1998-99 | Barry Collier | 22-10 | 11-3 | NIT Quarterfinals | |
| 1999-2000 | Barry Collier | 23-8 | 12-2 | NCAA 1st Round | |
| 2000-01 | Thad Matta | 24-8 | 11-3 | NCAA 2nd Round | |
| 2001-02 | Todd Lickliter | 26-6 | 12-4 | NIT 2nd Round | |
| 2002-03 | Todd Lickliter | 27-6 | 14-2 | NCAA Sweet Sixteen | |
| 2003-04 | Todd Lickliter | 16-14 | 8-8 | - | |
| 2004-05 | Todd Lickliter | 13-15 | 7-9 | - | |
| 2005-06 | Todd Lickliter | 20-13 | 11-5 | NIT 1st Round | |
| 2006-07 | Todd Lickliter | 29-7 | 13-3 | NCAA Sweet Sixteen | |
| 2007-08 | Brad Stevens | 30-4 | 16-2 | NCAA Second Round | |
| 2008-09 | Brad Stevens | 26-6 | 15-3 | NCAA First Round | |
| 2009-10 | Brad Stevens | 33-5 | 18-0 | NCAA Runner-up | |
| 2010-11 | Brad Stevens | 28-10 | 13-5 | NCAA Runner-up | |
Record information[2]
See also[]
- Tony Hinkle
- Brad Stevens
- Bobby Plump
- Michael Green
- Gordon Hayward
- Matt Howard
References[]
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ "Butlersports.com". http://butlersports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/0708-media-guide.html. Retrieved 2008-03-22.