Butler coach Thad Matta wasn't sure star player Michael Ajayi would play against DePaul. He dominated while shutting down a former Lawrence North star.

The Golden State Warriors suffered defeat in their first game following Jimmy Butler ’s season-ending injury. Butler was helped to the locker room on Monday against the Miami Heat and was unable to return. The team announced on Tuesday that the six-time All-Star tore the ACL in his right knee and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Updated fantasy basketball rankings for points leagues, with Jimmy Butler III's season-ending injury shaking things up in Golden State.

Former Butler coaches Chris Holtmann and LaVall Jordan brought a Blue Demons team on a winning streak into Hinkle. The Bulldogs weren't deterred. Here's what we learned:

Butler boys basketball was unable to climb out of a 36-21 halftime deficit in a 62-48 loss at North Hills on Tuesday. The defeat drops the Golden Tornado to 6-9 overall and 4-5 in WPIAL Section 1-6A

Butler coach Thad Matta made much-needed adjustments to the Dawgs' schemes, sparking upset win over Seton Hall and possibly saving the team's season.

The Bulldogs survived a long lull of offense early and managed to win on the road in the Big East. Here's what stood out: