Butler Bulldogs men's basketball
Butler Bulldogs | |||
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University | Butler University | ||
All-time record | 1,560–1,114 (.583) | ||
Head coach | LaVall Jordan (2nd season) | ||
Conference | Big East | ||
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana | ||
Arena | Hinkle Fieldhouse (Capacity: 9,100) | ||
Nickname | Bulldogs | ||
Student section | Dawg Pound | ||
Colors | Blue and White[1] | ||
Uniforms | |||
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NCAA Tournament runner-up | |||
2010, 2011 | |||
NCAA Tournament Final Four | |||
2010, 2011 | |||
NCAA Tournament Elite Eight | |||
2010, 2011 | |||
NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | |||
1962, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2017 | |||
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | |||
2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | |||
NCAA Tournament appearances | |||
1962, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 | |||
Conference tournament champions | |||
1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2010, 2011 | |||
Conference regular season champions | |||
1933, 1934, 1947, 1952, 1953, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team represents Butler University in Indianapolis, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Big East Conference. Their current head coach is LaVall Jordan and they play their home games at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Contents
1 Competitive standing
2 Basketball community
3 Postseason
3.1 NCAA Tournament results
3.2 NIT results
3.3 CBI results
4 Bulldogs in the NBA
5 Coaching history
6 Awards
7 Record
7.1 Record vs. Big East opponents
8 All-time leading scorers
9 Tournament titles
10 References
11 External links
Competitive standing
Despite having played in a mid-major conference, Butler rose to national prominence in the 1990s. They ranked in most media polls for all but a few weeks from the 2006–07 season to the 2011–12 season, and competed in the postseason every year since 1997, except for 2004, 2005, and 2014. In the 2010 NCAA Tournament, Butler was the National runner-up to Duke, advancing to the National Championship Game after defeating Michigan State in the Final Four.[2] 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.[3] The Bulldogs also went to the championship game in the following NCAA Tournament, falling to UConn after defeating VCU in the Final Four. With the victory over VCU, Butler became the first mid-major program to reach the championship game in successive seasons since 1979, when seeding of the tournament began, and the only team from the state of Indiana to reach back-to-back championship games.[2]
After spending one season in the Atlantic 10 Conference, Butler moved into the realigned basketball-only Big East Conference for the 2013–14 season. Their first season was mediocre, finishing 9th out of 10 teams with a 14–17 record, their first losing record since 2004–05. In their second season, despite being picked to finish 7th, the Bulldogs surprised many by finishing tied for second place in the conference. Butler finished the 2015–16 season in a tie for fourth place in Big East play with a record of 21–11, 10–8 in conference and receiving a bid to the NCAA Tournament where they advanced to the Second Round.
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 scholarship 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 studies estimated that television, print, and online news coverage of Butler's 2010 and 2011 appearances in the NCAA tournament championship game resulted in additional publicity for the university worth about $1.2 billion. In an example of the "Flutie effect", applications rose by 41% after the 2010 appearance.[4] In June 2011, USA Today ranked Butler as one of the top five colleges making use of social media.[5] Specific to basketball, Butler's mascot, Butler Blue,[6][7] the men's basketball program,[8] head coach LaVall Jordan,[9] and other coaches have university-endorsed Twitter accounts. Also, online communities Butler Hoops[10] and /r/ButlerUniversity[11] exist to facilitate discussion among fans. In 2013, a student-run podcast, called the "Front Row Hoopcast,[12]" was started to give commentary and insight to Butler Basketball from the student perspective.
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.[13]
Postseason
NCAA Tournament results
The Bulldogs have appeared in 16 NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 24–16.[14]
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1962 | – | First Round Sweet Sixteen Regional Third Place Game | Bowling Green Kentucky Western Kentucky | W 56–55 L 60–81 W 87–86 |
1997 | No. 14 | First Round | No. 3 Cincinnati | L 69–86 |
1998 | No. 13 | First Round | No. 4 New Mexico | L 62–79 |
2000 | No. 12 | First Round | No. 5 Florida | L 68–69 OT |
2001 | No. 10 | First Round Second Round | No. 7 Wake Forest No. 2 Arizona | W 79–63 L 52–73 |
2003 | No. 12 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen | No. 5 Mississippi State No. 4 Louisville No. 1 Oklahoma | W 47–46 W 79–71 L 54–65 |
2007 | No. 5 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen | No. 12 Old Dominion No. 4 Maryland No. 1 Florida | W 57–46 W 62–59 L 57–65 |
2008 | No. 7 | First Round Second Round | No. 10 South Alabama No. 2 Tennessee | W 81–61 L 71–76 OT |
2009 | No. 9 | First Round | No. 8 LSU | L 71–75 |
2010 | No. 5 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four National Championship Game | No. 12 UTEP No. 13 Murray State No. 1 Syracuse No. 2 Kansas State No. 5 Michigan State No. 1 Duke | W 77–59 W 54–52 W 63–59 W 63–56 W 52–50 L 59–61 |
2011 | No. 8 | Second Round Third Round Sweet Sixteen Elite Eight Final Four National Championship Game | No. 9 Old Dominion No. 1 Pittsburgh No. 4 Wisconsin No. 2 Florida No. 11 VCU No. 3 Connecticut | W 60–58 W 71–70 W 61–54 W 74–71 OT W 70–62 L 41–53 |
2013 | No. 6 | Second Round Third Round | No. 11 Bucknell No. 3 Marquette | W 56–68 L 72–74 |
2015 | No. 6 | Second Round Third Round | No. 11 Texas No. 3 Notre Dame | W 56–48 L 64–67 OT |
2016 | No. 9 | First Round Second Round | No. 8 Texas Tech No. 1 Virginia | W 71–61 L 69–77 |
2017 | No. 4 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen | No. 13 Winthrop No. 12 Middle Tennessee No. 1 North Carolina | W 76–64 W 74–65 L 80–92 |
2018 | No. 10 | First Round Second Round | No. 7 Arkansas No. 2 Purdue | W 79–62 L 73–76 |
*Following the introduction of the "First Four" round in 2011, the Round of 64 and Round of 32 were referred to as the Second Round and Third Round, respectively, from 2011 to 2015. Then from 2016 moving forward, the Round 64 and Round of 32 will be called the First and Second rounds, as they were prior to 2011.
NIT results
The Bulldogs have appeared in eight National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 5–8.[15]
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1958 | N/A | First Round | St. John's | L 69–76 |
1959 | N/A | First Round Quarterfinals | Fordham Bradley | W 94–80 L 77–83 |
1985 | N/A | First Round | Indiana | L 57–79 |
1991 | N/A | First Round | Wyoming | L 61–63 |
1992 | N/A | First Round | Purdue | L 56–82 |
1999 | N/A | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals | Bradley Old Dominion Clemson | W 51–50 W 75–68 L 69–89 |
2002 | N/A | First Round Second Round | Bowling Green Syracuse | W 81–69 L 65–66 |
2006 | #8 | Opening Round First Round | Miami (OH) Florida State | W 53–52 L 63–67 |
CBI results
The Bulldogs have appeared in one College Basketball Invitational. Their record is 2–1.
Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2012 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals | Delaware Penn Pittsburgh | W 75–58 W 63–53 L 62–68 OT |
Bulldogs in the NBA
NBA & ABA players who attended Butler University[16]
- 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 playing for the Boston Celtics.
Shelvin Mack – drafted in the 2nd round by the Washington Wizards in the 2011 NBA draft. Currently playing for the Charlotte Hornets.
Ralph O'Brien – drafted in the 6th round by the Indianapolis Olympians in the 1950 NBA draft
Billy Shepherd – drafted by Virginia Squires (ABA) in 1972
Jerry Steiner – played for the Indianapolis Kautskys in 1940–41 and the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in 1946–47[17]
Coaching history
Coach | Years | Win–Loss | Win % | Conference titles | NCAA Tourn. appearances |
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Harlan Page | 1920–1926 | 98–36 | .731 | 0 | |
Tony Hinkle | 1926–1942,1945–1970 | 560–392 | .588 | 0 | 1 |
Frank Hedden | 1942–1945 | 18–15 | .545 | 0 | |
George Theofanis | 1970–1977 | 79–105 | .429 | 0 | |
Joe Sexson | 1977–1989 | 143–188 | .432 | 0 | |
Barry Collier | 1989–2000 | 196–132 | .598 | 0 | 3 |
Thad Matta | 2000–2001 | 24–8 | .750 | 0 | 1 |
Todd Lickliter | 2001–2007 | 131–61 | .682 | 0 | 2 |
Brad Stevens | 2007–2013 | 166–49 | .772 | 4 | 5 |
Brandon Miller | 2013–2014 | 14–17 | .452 | 0 | |
Chris Holtmann | 2014–2017 | 70–31 | .693 | 0 | 3 |
LaVall Jordan | 2017–present | 21–14 | .600 | 0 | 1 |
Awards
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
National Coach of the Year
All-Americans
(*) Denotes Honorable Mention | Academic All-Americans
(*) Denotes 1st team Academic All-American of the Year
McDonald's All-American
Senior Class Award
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Big East Coach of the Year
Horizon League Player of the Year
Horizon League Coach of the Year
| Indiana Collegiate Conference Player of the Year
Indiana Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year
MAC Most Valuable Player
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Information on the awards comes from the 2009–2010 media guide.[18]
Record
- See List of Butler Bulldogs men's basketball seasons
Record vs. Big East opponents
Creighton: 8–11
DePaul: 12–6
Georgetown: 6–8
Marquette: 22–19
Providence: 3–9
Seton Hall: 9–5
St. John's: 7–6
Villanova: 3–11
Xavier: 21–41
Source[19]
All-time leading scorers
Rank | Name | Years | Points |
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1 | Chad Tucker | 1983–1988 | 2,321 |
2 | Kelan Martin | 2014–2018 | 2,047 |
3 | Darrin Fitzgerald | 1983–1987 | 2,019 |
4 | Kellen Dunham | 2012–2016 | 1,946 |
5 | Matt Howard | 2007–2011 | 1,939 |
6 | A. J. Graves | 2004–2008 | 1,807 |
7 | Lynn Mitchem | 1979–1983 | 1,798 |
8 | Darin Archbold | 1988–1992 | 1,744 |
9 | Billy Shepherd | 1969–1972 | 1,733 |
10 | Jermaine Guice | 1990–1994 | 1,607 |
11 | Darren Fowlkes | 1985–1989 | 1,543 |
12 | Roosevelt Jones | 2011–2013, 2014–2016 | 1,533 |
13 | Wayne Burris | 1973–1977 | 1,531 |
14 | Shelvin Mack | 2008–2011 | 1,527 |
15 | Jon Neuhouser | 1994–1998 | 1,485 |
16 | Bobby Plump | 1954–1958 | 1,439 |
17 | Kamar Baldwin | 2016–present | 1,421 |
18 | Keith Greve | 1951–1954, 1957–1958 | 1,400 |
19 | Jeff Blue | 1961–1964 | 1,392 |
20 | Rylan Hainje | 1998–2002 | 1,388 |
Sources of information[20][21][19]
Tournament titles
Season | Tournament | Results |
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1923–24 | AAU National Tournament | W vs. Schooley-Woodstock 34–29 W vs. Hillyards 35–29 W vs. Kansas St. Teachers 40–21 W vs. K. C. Athletic Club 30–26 |
1947–48 | Hoosier Classic | W vs. Purdue 52–50 W vs. Indiana 64–51 |
1948–49 | Hoosier Classic | W vs. Indiana 64–55 W vs. Purdue 47–43 |
1960–61 | Hoosier Classic | W vs. Illinois 70–68 W vs. Purdue 65–63 |
1996–97 | MCC Tournament | W vs. Milwaukee 48–36 W vs. Green Bay 57–52OT W vs. UIC 69–68 |
1997–98 | MCC Tournament | W vs. Loyola 62–53 W vs. Wright State 67–48 W vs. Green Bay 70–51 |
1999–00 | MCC Tournament | W vs. Loyola 61–57 W vs. Milwaukee 65–51 W vs. Detroit 62–43 |
2000–01 | MCC Tournament | W vs. Loyola 78–52 W vs. Wright State 66–58 W vs. Detroit 53–38 |
2001–02 | Top of the World Classic | W vs. Radford 73–56 W vs. Delaware 76–59 W vs. Washington 67–64 |
2001–02 | Hoosier Classic | W vs. Samford 45–37 W vs. Indiana 66–64 |
2006–07 | NIT Tip-Off | W vs. Notre Dame 71–69 W vs. Indiana 60–55 W vs. Tennessee 56–44 W vs. Gonzaga 79–71 |
2007–08 | Great Alaska Shootout | W vs. Michigan 79–65 W vs. Virginia Tech 84–78 W vs. Texas Tech 81–71 |
2007–08 | Horizon League Tournament | W vs. Illinois-Chicago 66–50 W vs. Cleveland State 70–55 |
2009–10 | Horizon League Tournament | W vs. Milwaukee 68–59 W vs. Wright State 70–45 |
2010–11 | Diamond Head Classic | W vs. Utah 74–62 W vs. Florida State 67–64 W vs. Washington State State 84–68 |
2010–11 | Horizon League Tournament | W vs. Cleveland State 76–68 W vs. Milwaukee 59–44 |
2016–17 | Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational | W vs. Vanderbilt 76–66 W vs. Arizona 69–65 |
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