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Horizon League favorite Butler riding offensive issues into fifth-place start
The Butler men’s basketball team was picked to win the Horizon League in the preseason poll of coaches, media and sports information directors.
But since, the Bulldogs have recorded a 12-11 record and 6-5 performance in the league, tying Wright State and Detroit for fifth place heading into Thursday night’s visit from WSU to Hinkle Fieldhouse.
So what’s different? Like WSU, Butler has placed plenty of players into new roles this season, which is taking some adjustment. There is also a lack of consistent scorers, which has dropped Butler dramatically in scoring (eight fewer points per game).
Here’s a look at other differences in Butler from last season to this season.
Butler season comparison
(Category: 2010-11 rank; 2011-12 rank)
Scoring offense: 99 (71.2); 270 (63.2)
Scoring defense: 67 (64.1); 77 (63.0)
Turnovers per game: 19 (10.9); 137 (13.4)
3-point field goals per game: 56 (7.6); 218 (5.7)
3-point field goal percentage: 130 (35.2); 276 (28.6)
Free throw percentage: 69 (72.6); 311 (62.4)
Field goal percentage: 183 (43.3); 307 (39.9)
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