2025-26 Butler Men's Basketball News https://www.butlergrizzlies.com en-us Butler Basketball to Host Annual Junior Grizzly Camp This Summer https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260526mfcsbi Grizzlies Will Welcome K-8th Grade Students for 3 Days of Basketball This Summer. Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260526mfcsbi Hankins Named NJCAA First Team All-American https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260408nm8mrz CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The National Junior College Athletic Association released its list of Men’s Basketball All-Americans for the 2025-26 season on Wednesday. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260408nm8mrz Butler Men’s Basketball Falls to Howard in Game for the Ages https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260326qz74d5 HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The No. 8 seed Butler Grizzlies fell to the No. 1 seed Howard Hawks in double overtime 134-128 in the Quarterfinal Round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Wednesday afternoon. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260326qz74d5 Grizzlies Overwhelm Snow with Full-Court Pressure, Advance to Quarterfinals https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260324x9v2od HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The No. 8 seed Butler Grizzlies advance to the NJCAA Quarterfinals after 101-96 win over No. 9 seed Snow on Tuesday afternoon. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260324x9v2od GAME PREVIEW: No. 8 Butler Faces No. 9 Snow in Second Round of NJCAA National Tournament https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260323nsvn2l HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Butler and Snow will face off in the Second Round of the NJCAA National Tournament on Tuesday from the Sports Arena in Hutchinson, Kansas. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260323nsvn2l Butler Men’s Basketball Earns No. 8 Overall Seed in NJCAA National Tournament https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260318o93sqs The Butler Grizzlies men’s basketball team earned the No. 8 overall seed for the NJCAA National Tournament. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260318o93sqs Butler Men's Basketball Rallies Past Barton to Claim Region 6 Championship, Punch Ticket to NJCAA Tournament https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260315ocee20 GREAT BEND, Kan. – The No. 2 seed Butler Grizzlies stormed back from an 11 point halftime deficit to defeat the top seeded Barton Cougars 111-103, capturing their first Region 6 Championship since 2022–23 and securing an automatic berth to the NJCAA Division I National Tournament. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260315ocee20 Kirkwood Banks in Game-Winning Three to Send Grizzlies to Region 6 Title Game https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202603141gpt01 GREAT BEND, Kan. – Josiah Kirkwood banked in the game winning three with 1.5 seconds left to lift the Butler Grizzlies over the Cowley Tigers to advance to the Region 6 title game. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202603141gpt01 Helmer, Nitsche Named KJCCC Coaches of the Year https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260312qcdr4p COLBY, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference announced the 2025-26 All-KJCCC teams on Thursday. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260312qcdr4p Butler Powers Past Fort Hays Tech, Returns to Region 6 Semifinals https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311ln39z5 EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 2 seeded Butler Grizzlies are heading back to the Region 6 Semifinals for the fifth straight season after a 101–87 win over Fort Hays Tech on Tuesday night. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260311ln39z5 Grizzlies Clinch Share of KJCCC Title, Secure No. 2 Seed After Win Over Colby https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260306ius2qe EL DORADO, Kan. – The Butler Grizzlies secured a share of the KJCCC regular‑season championship for the first time since the 2014–15 campaign, defeating the Colby Trojans 82–65 on Wednesday night inside the Power Plant. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260306ius2qe Butler Survives Cloud County Rally to Win 93–91 and Stay in Jayhawk Title Hunt https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302m6d4oh EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 19 Butler Grizzlies held on for a dramatic 93–91 win over Cloud County on Saturday, surviving a last second three point attempt that hit the front rim as time expired. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260302m6d4oh Grizzlies Fall Late at Dodge City, Slip to Second in KJCCC Standings https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226147o80 DODGE CITY, Kan. – The No. 19 Butler Grizzlies slipped to second place in the KJCCC standings after an 88–86 road loss to Dodge City on Wednesday night. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226147o80 No. 16 Butler Sweeps Cowley for First Time Since 2022-23 Season https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260222mcyvab ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – The No. 16 ranked Butler Grizzlies swept the Cowley Tigers for the first time since the 2022-23 season after Saturday’s 106-94 win from William S. Scott Gymnasium. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260222mcyvab Cold Shooting Night the Decider in No. 16 Grizzlies Loss to No. 20 Barton https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219kuwp8m EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 16 Butler Grizzlies had their worst shooting performance of the season in Wednesday night’s loss to No. 20 Barton in the Power Plant. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219kuwp8m Kirkwood’s Last Second Jumper Lifts Grizzlies Over Seward https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260215m9aney EL DORADO, Kan. – Grizzly sophomore Josiah Kirkwood sunk a jumper from the right elbow with 1.5 seconds left to win it over Seward 94-93 at the Power Plant on Saturday afternoon. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260215m9aney Butler Picks Up Huge Conference Win at Independence https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212p7df3y INDEPENDENCE, Kan. – The No. 17 Butler Grizzlies earned a hard‑fought 93–88 road win over Independence on Wednesday night in a physical Jayhawk Conference matchup. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212p7df3y Hot‑Shooting Garden City Snaps Butler’s Win Streak https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260205nf2hjh EL DORADO, Kan. – The Grizzlies controlled the entire first half on Wednesday night in the Power Plant, but a late Garden City surge handed Butler a 112–106 loss—their first setback in nearly a month. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260205nf2hjh Clutch Free Throws Lift No. 19 Butler to 99–97 Road Win https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201mhibbp GOODLAND, Kan. – The No. 19 Butler Grizzlies edged Fort Hays Tech in a thrilling finish, 99–97, to remain atop the Jayhawk Conference standings on Saturday afternoon. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260201mhibbp Butler Stays Atop Jayhawk Standings After 98–87 Victory https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129qijizf EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 19 Butler Grizzlies defeated the Pratt Beavers 98–87 on Wednesday night, completing the season sweep. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129qijizf Butler Blasts Hutchinson 102–73 to Claim Top Spot in Conference https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127l0yaz6 HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The No. 25 Butler Grizzlies rolled past rival Hutchinson 102–73 on Monday night, taking over sole possession of first place in the KJCCC standings. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127l0yaz6 Butler Holds Off Coffeyville in Back-and-Forth 110–104 Victory https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122obwdci EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 25 Butler Grizzlies completed the season sweep of Coffeyville with a high octane 110–104 victory Wednesday night at the Power Plant. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122obwdci Grizzlies Torch Colby with 122‑Point Outburst https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260119odizir COLBY, Kan. – The No. 19 Butler Grizzlies bounced back from Wednesday’s loss with a dominant 122–93 road conference win over the Colby Trojans on Saturday afternoon. Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260119odizir Grizzlies Overwhelmed by Cloud Physicality, Fall to Thunderbirds https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260116hkthji CONCORDIA, Kan. – The No. 19 ranked Butler Grizzlies fell to the Cloud County Thunderbirds 112-87 on Wednesday night. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260116hkthji Grizzlies Take Down No. 19 Dodge City in Wild Finish https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260112ng3ytd EL DORADO, Kan. – The Butler Grizzlies move into first place of the Jayhawk Conference standings after knocking off No. 19 Dodge City 121-119 in overtime on Saturday. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260112ng3ytd Grizzlies Pick up Big Win over No. 24 Cowley https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108nh0f43 EL DORADO, Kan. – The Butler Grizzlies bounced back from back‑to‑back losses and defeated No. 24 Cowley 96–75 on Wednesday night. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108nh0f43 Grizzlies Can't Complete Comeback, Fall to Barton https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103zzkzdo GREAT BEND, Kan. – The No. 19 Butler Grizzlies fell to the Barton Cougars 118–113 on Saturday night, nearly completing a 24‑point comeback. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260103zzkzdo Seward County Pulls Away Late to Hand Butler 130–110 Defeat https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215i07p34 LIBERAL, Kan. – The No. 18 Butler Grizzlies dropped a tough one on the road Saturday evening, falling to Seward County 130–110. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251215i07p34 Grizzlies Score Over 100 points Again, Win for the Fourth Straight Game https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210z70jgq EL DORADO, Kan. – The No. 18 ranked Butler Grizzlies defeated the Independence Pirates 111-99 in a physical battle in the Power Plant on Wednesday night. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251210z70jgq Grizzlies Surpass 130 Points for the Second Straight Game to Top No. 25 Garden City https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202512042trr7e GARDEN CITY, Kan. – Grizzlies head coach Eric Nitsche picks up career win number 30 while facing off against his mentor and Garden City head coach Tommy DeSalme. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.butlergrizzlies.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202512042trr7e