Butler (15-20, 6-14 Big East)

Coach Thad Matta begins the fourth season of his second tenure in Indianapolis with another revamped roster, this time with five first-year players and one second-year player. It could signal a return to the recruiting philosophy that helped the Bulldogs achieve their greatest feats. They have only one winning season since 2019-20 and have missed the NCAA Tournament seven consecutive seasons. But the 58-year-old Matta still brought in experienced transfers — five in all — plus one international player.

Players to watch

Finley Bizjack (junior, G, 10.3 points, 59 3-pointers) nearly doubled his minutes last season and his performance reflected it. This year, he's Butler's leading returning scorer and a foundational piece. He'll likely be paired in the backcour

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