15 breakout players to know for 2018-19
Increased opportunities will result in increased production from these soon-to-be familiar names.
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2019 Schedule
6th in Big East
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Best- and worst-case scenario for each Top 25 team
For some teams, a win in the NCAA tournament would be a significant achievement. For the elite contenders, anything short of a Final Four run would be a disappointment.
Five burning questions, players to watch for the Big East in 2018-19
Xavier lost head coach Chris Mack. Marquette has to prove it can defend. Georgetown and St. John's are both unproven. That leaves Villanova all alone atop the Big East.
Biggest recruiting need in 2019 for each Top 25 team
The top programs are looking ahead to their expected recruiting needs for 2019. Here's what they're targeting.
Most exciting player on each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
These players, including Duke super freshman Zion Williamson, are coming to a college basketball highlight reel soon.
Best NBA draft prospect for each team in Way-Too-Early Top 25
The latest batch of college stars heard their names called in the NBA draft. Who will replace them at the nation's top programs?
Impact transfer boosts Kentucky to No. 1 in Way-Too-Early Top 25
Kentucky's late addition of Reid Travis forced us to adjust our 2018-19 rankings. There's no denying that the Stanford graduate transfer puts the Wildcats over the top.
Biggest offseason questions for college hoops' Way-Too-Early Top 25
Can Michigan State contend with a team built around Nick Ward? How will Mike Krzyzewski utilize Zion Williamson? Each Top 25 team has a pressing question to answer this summer.
KU holds at No. 1 while Nova tumbles in updated Way-Too-Early Top 25
The 2018-19 picture is coming into clear view after the NBA draft early-entry deadline. The Jayhawks hold firm at the top spot, while Nevada rose higher in the top 10.
Butler adds Golden touch to incoming class
Forward Bryce Golden, who averaged 15 points and eight rebounds during his senior season at Saint James School in Hagerstown, Maryland, will play college basketball at Butler.
NBA draft departures shake up Way-Too-Early Top 25
The deadline for early entrants to declare for the NBA draft has passed, so it's time to re-evaluate the early top 25 for 2018-19. With so many players testing the waters yet not signing with an agent, it's more art than science.
Paul Biancardi Basketball Recruiting
Texas transfer James Banks, is heading to Georgia Tech for an official visit today. He is also hearing from Appalachian State, Old Dominion, Butler, Vanderbilt, VCU, Virginia Tech, San Diego State, Clemson, LSU, Depaul, Auburn and many others. The 6'11" Banks. a former top 100 prospect runs the floor well, He possess an inside presence to block shots and finish at the rim.
Hoops royalty leads Way-Too-Early Top 25
Villanova reigns as national champion. How does the field stack up for next season? Here's your first look at the best of the best for next season.
Ranking the all-time NCAA tournament Cinderellas
Many NCAA tournament teams have been fitted for glass slippers and Loyola-Chicago's run is among the most memorable, but where does the Ramblers' Final Four trip stack up with other great Cinderellas?
No Haas? No problem for Purdue's experienced roster
Purdue held off a late Butler rally, advancing to the Sweet 16 on contributions from across their lineup, including 20 points from Vincent Edwards.
Purdue wins without Haas, holds off Butler 76-73
Dakota Mathias sank a 3-pointer with 14.2 seconds left and second-seeded Purdue, minus star center Isaac Haas, held off 10th-seeded Butler 76-73 on Sunday to reach the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year.
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Kelan Martin scored 56 points in the first two games of the NCAA Tournament. That's the most points ever for a Butler player in any two-game stretch of the Tournament, breaking Shelvin Mack's record from 2011.
With Duke transfer Jordan Tucker, Butler will be back in tournament hunt
The Bulldogs lose their top weapons up front, but the entire backcourt returns. And there's an added dimension on the wing.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Purdue has hit 11 of its 15 first-half free throws. Boilermakers are doing a good job of getting to the basket and drawing calls without the help of big man Isaac Haas.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Purdue's Isaac Haas is doing his best to test the elbow he fractured earlier this week. He's also been shooting left-handed, seems to be in pain when he uses the right arm.
Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer
Here's a look at the massive, taped elbow brace Isaac Haas is wearing today. He's warming up now. Purdue coach Matt Painter said he doesn't expect the senior who fractured his elbow Friday to play today.
Everything you need to know about Sunday's second-round games
UMBC pulled the upset of upsets in the opening round. Do the Retrievers -- or any of the lower seeds -- plan on a second act?
Tournament Challenge: Sole winless bracket winless no more
There are still 64 undefeated brackets out there, but sadly Nevada's OT win over Texas ended the reign of the completely defeated bracket.
Baldwin: Poise, defense keys to win over Arkansas (0:51)
Martin, Baldwin lead Butler past Arkansas 79-62
Kelan Martin scored 27 points and Kamar Baldwin added 24 to lift 10th-seeded Butler to a 79-62 victory over seventh-seeded Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament's East Region on Friday.
2017-18 Big East Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| Villanova | 14-4 | 1 | 36-4 |
| Seton Hall | 10-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
| Creighton | 10-8 | 5 | 21-12 |
| Providence | 10-8 | 5 | 21-14 |
| Butler | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| Marquette | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
| Georgetown | 5-13 | 10 | 15-15 |
| St. John's | 4-14 | 11 | 16-17 |
| DePaul | 4-14 | 11 | 11-20 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game78.957th
Rebounds Per Game34.1240th
Assists Per Game14.0147th
Points Allowed72.6177th
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khalif Battle | SG | Committed | 84 |
| John-Michael Mulloy | C | Committed | 80 |
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Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 23-15 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |