Transfer-infused Butler out to regain bounce under Thad Matta

For the first time since Feb. 17, 2001, Thad Matta will be prowling the Hinkle Fieldhouse sideline as Butler's head coach when the Bulldogs open the season Monday night vs. New Orleans.

Matta, who hasn't coached since he and Ohio State parted ways in May 2017, has raised expectations at Butler since returning to his alma mater in April. He succeeded LaVall Jordan, his former shooting guard who led the Bulldogs to just on