It's time to review Butler

[OmahaGuy]

Until he officially says he's leaving Butler, I have him staying for now

He quite literally failed out of the grad program. He won't be back.

You were right. Bates is officially gone.

[OmahaGuy]

Barring something unforeseen, this is my final update on Butler for this offseason

Butler starting to show some signs of life. The Bulldogs have let go of all LaVall Jordan recruits and it's now completely Thad Matta's team in just his 2nd offseason (first full offseason) in his 2nd stint as the head coach at Butler. Only 1 player that got significant playing time is back from last year in Jalen Thomas. I really like the addition of Posh Alexander. Will add a defensive spark to this team. I remember when the good Butler teams of the past under Brad Stevens won with their stifling defense. Now the Dawgs are adding players through the portal from the mid-major ranks in Telfort, Screen, Davis and Moore. Can they compete in the Big East?? We'll see if they can do it! Brooks transferred in from Michigan State and to play for Tom Izzo, you gotta be pretty darn good. At the same time, however, he was hardly a factor at MSU. Talented player nonetheless. Now, can Thad Matta regain that edge that he had while coaching at Ohio State? Or is he washed up? It'll be a very interesting year in Indianapolis, beginning in the fall!