BUTLER BULLDOGS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Butler's basketball program operates from one of college sports' most distinctive venues in Indianapolis, where Hinkle Fieldhouse has hosted Bulldog basketball since 1928. Under coach Thad Matta's leadership, the 15-player roster is navigating a 13-13 record that includes a strong 10-6 home showing but a struggling 3-7 mark in road contests during the 2024-25 season. The Big East Conference campaign sits at 4-7, indicating the traditional powerhouse conference presents considerable challenges for a program representing Butler's 5,763-student body.
The Bulldogs average 79.7 points per game while allowing 76.8 to opponents, a nearly even scoring proposition that reflects competitive matchups throughout the season. Matta, who previously built Marquette and Ohio State into tournament contenders, faces the task of establishing Butler as a consistent performer within the Big East's competitive landscape. Indiana's private university basketball tradition, built across its 169-year history, continues to depend on Hinkle Fieldhouse's historic atmosphere as a home-court advantage—a 10-win home record suggests the environment remains valuable despite the team's overall .500 performance.
KEY FACTS
| School | Butler University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big East Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Venue | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| Head Coach | Ronald Nored |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Michael Ajayi | F |
| 11 | Finley Bizjack | G |
| 8 | Yame Butler | G |
| 35 | Bryson Cardinal | F |
| 1 | Evan Haywood | G |
| 2 | Jalen Jackson | G |
| 13 | Drayton Jones | C |
| 7 | Jamie Kaiser Jr. | G |
| 0 | Jackson Keith | F |
| 6 | Jack McCaffery | F |
| 3 | Ethan McComb | G |
| 39 | Kevin Ndzie | C |
| 4 | Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor | F |
| 23 | Azavier Robinson | G |
| 21 | Yohan Traore | F |
SEASON RECORD
16-16
Overall
11-8
Home
5-8
Away
7-10
Conference
79.4 PPG / 77.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | W 88-58 |
| Nov 8 | IU Indianapolis Jaguars | W 112-80 |
| Nov 12 | Chicago State Cougars | W 98-66 |
| Nov 15 | SMU Mustangs | L 85-87 |
| Nov 21 | South Carolina Gamecocks | W 79-72 |
| Nov 23 | Virginia Cavaliers | W 80-73 |
| Nov 28 | Wright State Raiders | W 94-69 |
| Dec 3 | Eastern Michigan Eagles | W 84-68 |
| Dec 6 | Boise State Broncos | L 68-77 |
| Dec 13 | Providence Friars | W 113-110 |
| Dec 17 | UConn Huskies | L 60-79 |
| Dec 20 | Northwestern Wildcats | W 61-58 |
| Dec 22 | NJIT Highlanders | W 101-52 |
| Dec 31 | Creighton Bluejays | L 85-89 |
| Jan 3 | Villanova Wildcats | L 67-85 |
| Jan 7 | St. John's Red Storm | L 70-84 |
| Jan 14 | Xavier Musketeers | L 75-89 |
| Jan 17 | Seton Hall Pirates | W 77-66 |
| Jan 21 | DePaul Blue Demons | W 87-80 |
| Jan 24 | Marquette Golden Eagles | W 87-76 |
| Jan 29 | St. John's Red Storm | L 70-92 |
| Jan 31 | Georgetown Hoyas | L 64-77 |
| Feb 5 | Providence Friars | L 87-97 |
| Feb 7 | Marquette Golden Eagles | L 55-70 |
| Feb 12 | UConn Huskies | L 70-80 |
| Feb 15 | Seton Hall Pirates | L 56-63 |
| Feb 18 | Georgetown Hoyas | W 93-89 |
| Feb 21 | Xavier Musketeers | W 80-75 |
| Feb 26 | Villanova Wildcats | L 73-82 |
| Mar 4 | Creighton Bluejays | L 59-76 |
| Mar 7 | DePaul Blue Demons | W 81-71 |
| Mar 11 | Providence Friars | L 81-91 |
ANALYTICS
+1.8
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
51.6%
SOS
#72
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7748
111.5
Adj O
100.1
Adj D
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Indiana Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Butler Men's Basketball compete in?
- Butler Bulldogs Men's Basketball competes in the BIG EAST Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Butler play men's basketball home games?
- Butler Men's Basketball plays home games at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
- Who is the head coach of Butler Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Butler Bulldogs Men's Basketball is Ronald Nored.
- When was Butler Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Butler Men's Basketball is not currently available.