Butler played a close game against the Norths Bears Invitational Team, but ended up pulling away in the second half for a 77-65 victory after being tied with the Bears at halftime. He are quick individual recaps.
Kellen Dunham: Dunham was by far the most impressive offensive player, scoring 22 points on 5/11 3-point shooting. Look for Dunham to make a big leap during in his sophomore season to help ease the 3-point shooting void left by Rotnei Clarke.
Erik Fromm: Fromm also has big shoes to fill in Andrew Smith's. He played well today with 14 points and 6 rebounds. If he can bring his 3 point % up (1/4 today, 31% last season), he has a chance to play a major role offensively for the Bulldogs.
Roosevelt Jones: Jones played the first 4:25 missing one shot and getting one steal, and did not play the rest of the game. I read on twitter that he has a sprained wrist, but I don't know how long he will be out for. If he needs to sit a couple of games on this trip, he should feel free to do so.
Khyle Marshall: Marshall had a decent game with 8 points and 7 rebounds, but his 4/9 shooting leaves something to be desired. Marshall needs to step up big time if Butler is going to have success in the Big East.
Jackson Aldridge: After being in Brad Stevens' doghouse most of last season, maybe a new coach and a fresh start is what he needed, as he earned the start at point guard in this game. (or maybe he just started because this is a homecoming trip for the native Australian). He wasn't too impressive, going 1/5 from the field, with 3 assists and 2 turnovers.
Alex Barlow: In my opinion, Barlow played the best out of any of the potential point guards, with 5 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and no turnovers.
Kameron Woods: Despite only shooting 1/4 from the field, Woods once again proved himself to be the best rebounder on the team grabbing 9 rebounds.
Andrew Smeathers: I was pleasantly surprised by Smeathers' performance, considering he was a bench warmer last season. 8 points on 2/5 3 point shooting.
Devontae Morgan: Not too much from him in his 8 minutes of action, but 3 points on 1/1 shooting, and 2 steals. I've heard comparisons of Morgan to Shawn Vanzant, maybe he can become a great defensive stopper and get minutes that way.
Nolan Berry: Most impressive of all the Butler freshmen, Berry scored 9 points on 4/6 shooting and 1/2 from downtown. While he might not make the impact Kellen Dunham made last season as a freshman, expect Berry to see considerable minutes from Day 1.
Rene Castro: Did not attempt a shot from the field, but went 2/2 from the line, dishing out 2 assists and 1 turnover. I know he is considered a combo guard, but I feel comfortable with him playing the point this season.
Elijah Brown: Certainly aggressive, but shot 0/5 from the field, to go with 3 rebounds and 2 assists. Brown reminds me a little bit of Illinois' Brandon Paul when he was a freshman, which at this point can be considered a good and bad thing.
Andrew Chrabascz: 0/2 free throw shooting 2 rebounds, and nothing else in under 7 minutes of action.
Michael Volovic and Elliot Kampen: Both walk-ons played the last 1:31 of the game once the outcome was decided. Walk-on Steven Bennett did not play.
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