Rotnei Clarke hit a game winning three pointer, as Butler beat Marquette 72-71. I was not able to watch the game but I will be watching the next two games. Here is my postgame analysis based on the box score.
Rotnei Clutch, but not Consistent
Rotnei Clarke did hit the game winning three pointer, but 7-21 shooting and 4-14 from three definitely leave something to be desired. He needs to be able to score 20 points without taking 20 shots for Butler to be successful offensively this season.
Khyle, Khyle, Khyle
After a sub par effort against Xavier, Khyle Marshall bounced back with 24 points on 11-15 shooting. An assertive Marshall will suck defenses into the paint leaving more open looks for Clarke and Dunham, and also help Andrew Smith on the opposite block.
Barlow? Aldridge?
Alex Barlow did not play in this game, and Butler's official post game release does not mention anything about an injury. It seems as though Brad Stevens went with Aldridge instead, looking for some much needed offensive. However, Aldridge did not do much, so look for Stevens to go back to Alex Barlow at Point Guard.
*Update: This tweet from IndyStar writer David Woods confirms that Barlow not playing was a coaches decision. https://twitter.com/DavidWoods007/status/270657402662174720
Kellen, Kam were MIA
Kellen Dunham attempted one field goal in 27 minutes, while Kam Woods only played 3 minutes. Woods' playing time was diminished largely due to the fact that Khyle Marshall played 31 minutes, but 3 minutes is his career low for minutes played, with the exception of the Indiana game last year. Dunham, on the other hand, got plenty of playing time, but was rather uninvolved on the offensive end, much like Gordon Hayward was in spurts during his freshman season.
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