TEAM OF THE WEEK: BUTLER
Last week: Beat Utah 74-62; Beat Florida state 67-64; Beat Washington State 84-68
The winner of the Diamond Head Classic was likely to earn this honor, as the tournament was filled with teams that needed to prove themselves, get momentum and show the rest of the country they should be taken more seriously in the new year.
Butler needed some time to get healty Ronald Nored and Shelvin Mack, and continue to see the development and leadership of Matt Howard. It also needed to see the maturation of its role players like big man Andrew Smith, shooter Zach Hahn, guards Shawn Vanzant and Chase Stigall, as well as freshman wing Khyle Marshall. Coach Brad Stevens used 10 players effectively in the win over Wazzu on Saturday in Honolulu. Howard was named MVP and deservedly so, with his double-double of 14 points and 11 boards. Butler shot 50% and made 11 3's on Saturday.
Last week: Beat Utah 74-62; Beat Florida state 67-64; Beat Washington State 84-68
The winner of the Diamond Head Classic was likely to earn this honor, as the tournament was filled with teams that needed to prove themselves, get momentum and show the rest of the country they should be taken more seriously in the new year.
Butler needed some time to get healty Ronald Nored and Shelvin Mack, and continue to see the development and leadership of Matt Howard. It also needed to see the maturation of its role players like big man Andrew Smith, shooter Zach Hahn, guards Shawn Vanzant and Chase Stigall, as well as freshman wing Khyle Marshall. Coach Brad Stevens used 10 players effectively in the win over Wazzu on Saturday in Honolulu. Howard was named MVP and deservedly so, with his double-double of 14 points and 11 boards. Butler shot 50% and made 11 3's on Saturday.