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Mingo scores 20 as Charlotte knocks off Tulane 73-70

Dezayne Mingo scored 20 points off of the bench to lead the Charlotte 49ers past the Tulane Green Wave 73-70 on Friday

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Returns from two-game absence Butler (leg) posted five points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one block in 21 minutes during Sunday's 74-73 victory over Rice.

Impact Butler did not play in the last two games after starting the opener against Temple. The 6-7 senior started five games earlier in the season. He is averaging 3.9 points on 48.7 percent from the field.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Wednesday Butler (leg) didn't play Wednesday against UTSA.

Impact Butler has missed back-to-back games while working his way back from a leg injury. His next chance to play will come against Rice on Sunday, Jan. 11.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Butler (leg) is listed questionable for Wednesday's game against UTSA.

Impact Butler could miss back-to-back games as he continues working his way back from a leg injury. The senior forward's next chance to suit up would be in Sunday's clash with Rice, should he miss this matchup.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out overtime win Butler (leg) didn't play in UNC-Charlotte's 104-100 win over Wichita State on Saturday.

Impact Butler was questionable heading into the matchup and wound up missing his first game of the season. The senior forward, who averages 3.9 points and 2.5 rebounds, will look to return against UTSA on Wednesday.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Wichita State Butler (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against Wichita State.

Impact Butler is a new addition to UNC-Charlotte's availability report, and he risks logging his 2025-26 season's first DNP after a recent start. During it, he recorded five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Butler (leg) sustained a leg injury during Tuesday's 76-73 loss to Temple, The Mineshaft reports.

Impact Butler limped off the court early in the second half of Tuesday's loss against the Owls, and he was spotted on the trainers' table with ice on his leg. The 6-foot-7 senior, who is averaging 3.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 17.1 minutes per game (14 games), did not return to the game. Butler's status is uncertain for Saturday's game against Wichita State.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charleston earns 74-67 win against Charlotte

Led by Martin Kalu's 18 points, the Charleston Cougars defeated the Charlotte 49ers 74-67 on Sunday

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Lands with UNC-Charlotte Butler announced via social media that he has committed to joining UNC-Butler for 2025-26 season.

Impact Butler joins UNC-Charlotte after two seasons at NIU. The junior forward averaged 8.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 24.6 minutes across 19 appearances.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available against Colorado Butler (undisclosed) will be available for Thursday's game against Colorado, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Butler will be available to make his season debut after missing the first third of the season with an undisclosed issue. Oregon has struggled with injuries all season, but they will get three fresh bodies back in action against the Buffaloes.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Oregon State Butler (undisclosed) did not play during the Ducks' 77-68 win Saturday versus Oregon State.

Impact Bittle sat out all seven games the Ducks played during December. Thus, fantasy managers should continue considering him out indefinitely.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to miss more time Butler (undisclosed) will be out for the Ducks next three games at least, according to head coach Dana Altman.

Impact Butler hasn't played for Oregon yet this season, and that trend will continue until at least New Year's Eve. Ducks' head coach Dana Altman confirmed that the forward will miss at least three more games. Butler's first chance to make an impact could come on the last day of 2022 against Oregon State.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to miss time Butler (undisclosed) did not appear in Sunday's 65-56 loss to UCLA.

Impact Butler has yet to appear this season for undisclosed reasons. It is unclear how long Butler will continue to miss time while working his way back, though it was originally reported that he would be out for an extended period.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Tuesday Butler (undisclosed) did not play during Oregon's 81-51 win Tuesday versus Montana State.

Impact Butler sat out the 2022-23 Ducks' first three games of their season. According to CBSSports.com, he will be out a while, though the reason has not been specified as to why.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss season opener Butler is set to miss the season opener against Florida A&M on Monday with an undisclosed injury, Matt Prehm of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Butler is in his first year with the Ducks and is expected to play more of a reserve role given the team's solid depths of wing players. It's certainly not out of the question for him to work his way into the rotation given his athleticism and ability to guard all five positions.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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