In today’s episode of the Butler Basketball Podcast, we break down the thrilling, down-to-the-wire matchup against SMU. I dive into the biggest pros and cons from the game — the clutch moments, the defensive lapses, standout performances, and the areas Butler must clean up moving forward.
If you’re a Butler fan or just love college hoops, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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Butler basketball is officially rolling. In this episode, we break down Butler’s win against Southern Indiana and talk about how well the team played on both ends of the floor. Michael Ajayi stole the show with a dominant performance — attacking the glass, scoring efficiently, and showing why he could be one of the most impactful players in the Big East this season.

We also dive into the early chemistry of this group, the improved pace, and how the newcomers are fitting in. Plus, we look ahead to the next matchup against IU Indy — a sneaky game with upset potential if Butler isn’t locked in. What does Butler need to do to keep building momentum?

Tap in, Bulldogs fans — this season feels different.

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Butler Basketball is back — and there’s plenty to talk about!  In this episode, we dive into everything happening around the Dawgs, including Gordon Hayward’s new role as Executive Basketball Advisor, what that means for the program, and how it could shape the season ahead. We’ll also break down Butler’s two exhibition matchups against Notre Dame and Indiana State — who stood out, what we learned, and where the team needs to improve — plus a look ahead to the upcoming game against Southern Indiana. Finally, we’ll talk preseason Big East rankings and where Butler stacks up heading into the 2025-26 season.

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I interviewed with Alex Barlow, assistant coach of Butler Basketball and former Bulldog guard, for an in-depth conversation about the upcoming season, his playing days at Butler, and his coaching journey.

We covered everything from his vision for this year’s team and the challenges of competing in the Big East, to his favorite memories as a player and the lessons he’s carried into coaching.

If you’re a Butler fan, a Big East follower, or just love college hoops, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the rising young coaches in the game.

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Roosevelt Jones sits down with Ronald Nored to talk about their time at Butler and Nored's journey to the NBA. They discuss Nored's time as a two-time Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year before transitioning into coaching with the Atlanta Hawks. Don't miss this behind-the-buckets basketball conversation, only on ⁨@BigEastEnergyNetwork⁩

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