Evan Haywood - College Basketball News & Rumors

Butler takes on DePaul after Ajayi's 26-point game

Butler plays the DePaul Blue Demons after Michael Ajayi scored 26 points in the Bulldogs' 76-59 loss to the Creighton Bluejays

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Active against Bluejays Haywood (thigh) is active for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Haywood will be good to make his return to the court after missing three straight games for the Bulldogs. The sophomore guard started the three straight games before his inactive stretch, averaging 6.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Creighton Haywood (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

Impact Haywood looks like he'll end up being a game-time call for the Bulldogs once again. The sophomore guard has also been questionable in Butler's last three contests, but he's ended up getting an inactive tag each time. He started the three straight games before his inactive stretch, averaging 6.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in that span.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Creighton Haywood (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Creighton.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out against Wildcats Haywood (undisclosed) was unavailable during Wednesday's 82-73 loss against Villanova.

Impact Haywood missed his third-straight game as the Bulldogs were taken down by the Wildcats on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-4 sophomore, who is averaging 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists in his second season with the program (26 games), will have his next chance to return next Wednesday against Creighton.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at Nova Haywood (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Villanova.

Impact Haywood is at risk of missing his third straight game as he deals with an unknown ailment. The sophomore guard started the three straight games before his inactive outing, averaging 6.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Haywood (undisclosed) is out Saturday against Xavier.

Impact Haywood will miss his second straight game after he also sat out the Bulldogs' win over Georgetown. The sophomore guard, who had cracked the starting five in the three games before his absence, averages 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He'll look to return on Feb. 25 at Villanova.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Xavier Haywood is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Xavier.

Impact Haywood missed the Bulldogs' most recent win over Georgetown, and he's now at risk of being inactive for back-to-back showings. The sophomore guard started the three straight games before his inactive outing. He averages 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Hoyas Haywood (undisclosed) is out Wednesday at Georgetown.

Impact Haywood was initially listed as questionable, but the program has announced that the point guard -- who's started the last three games for the Bulldogs -- will sit out Wednesday night. Haywood averages 7.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Question mark Wednesday Haywood (undisclosed) is questionable for Butler's clash with Georgetown on Wednesday.

Impact Haywood has started the last three games for Butler, but he's in danger of missing his first game of the season. The sophomore point guard has averaged 6.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a starter, but his availability for Wednesday night is firmly in question.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Butler visits Georgetown following Lewis' 24-point showing

Georgetown takes on the Butler Bulldogs after KJ Lewis scored 24 points in Georgetown's 79-75 loss to the UConn Huskies

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Clark leads Seton Hall against Butler

Seton Hall faces the Butler Bulldogs after Adam Clark scored 31 points in the Pirates' 87-80 win against the Providence Friars

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Hits four threes Wednesday Haywood logged 12 points (4-9 FG, 4-9 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 80-70 loss to UConn.

Impact Haywood made his second consecutive start Wednesday, seemingly acting as the permeant replacement for Azavier Robinson (wrist) who has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Haywood played well with his increased role, hitting four triples and providing four assists in the very difficult matchup. Given his increased role, he should have more value during this final month of the season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 15 off the bench Haywood accumulated 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one block in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 87-80 win over DePaul.

Impact After being held scoreless in each of his last two appearances, Haywood contributed in a big way Tuesday. He was one of three Bulldogs to score 15 points, just the second time this season he's hit that mark. He hit three three-pointers and made five of his eight attempts from the field in an efficient day for the sophomore. He's been a mixed bag over the last 10 contests, scoring over 10 points in seven games and one or zero points in three games.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bizjack's 24 lead Butler over DePaul 87-80

Led by Finley Bizjack's 24 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the DePaul Blue Demons 87-80 on Tuesday

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Moore leads Xavier against Butler after 23-point game

Xavier plays the Butler Bulldogs after Malik Moore scored 23 points in Xavier's 97-84 victory over the Providence Friars

JANUARY 13 • Associated Press

Scores 11 in Tuesday's loss Haywood posted 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 84-70 loss to St. John's.

Impact Haywood scored 11 points Tuesday, the sixth time in his last seven games he's scored at least 10 points after doing it just once over the first nine games of the campaign. Although he provided a nice shooting spark off the bench, he also committed a season-high four turnovers after committing just three across the first 15 games of the season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ejiofor has 18, St. John's defeats Butler 84-70

Led by Zuby Ejiofor's 18 points, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Butler Bulldogs 84-70 on Tuesday

JANUARY 7 • Associated Press

Michael Ajayi's double-double powers Butler to 101-52 victory over NJIT

Michael Ajayi had 15 points and 12 rebounds to propel Butler to a 101-52 victory over NJIT

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Ajayi's double-double helps Butler edge Northwestern 61-58

Michael Ajayi recorded 19 points and 20 rebounds for a double-double as Butler held off Northwestern 61-58 on Saturday night in the Indy Classic, relying on rebounding and defense...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 10 off bench Tuesday Haywood supplied 10 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 79-60 loss to UConn.

Impact Haywood, coming off a breakout performance Saturday versus Providence, had another solid outing on the road versus UConn. He scored 10 points for just the third time this season and hit multiple three-pointers for the seventh time this season, including his third game in a row. It's been a strong start to conference play for Haywood as he's averaging 14.0 points per game in two conference games after averaging 6.7 points per game across the first nine games of the season.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solo Ball scores career-high 26 to power No. 5 UConn past Butler 79-60 in Huskies' Big East opener

Solo Ball scored a career-high 26 points and Tarris Reed Jr. added 16 as No. 5 UConn began Big East play with a 79-60 victory over Butler

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Ajayi, Haywood lead Butler to 113-110 OT win over Providence

Michael Ajayi scored 28 points and Evan Haywood added five points in double as the Butler Bulldogs beat the Providence Friars 113-110 on Saturday

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Ajayi, Butler Bulldogs to host Edwards and the Providence Friars

The Butler Bulldogs will take on conference opponent Providence

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Boise State visits Butler following Bizjack's 29-point showing

Butler hosts the Boise State Broncos after Finley Bizjack scored 29 points in Butler's 84-68 victory against the Eastern Michigan Eagles

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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Butler takes on DePaul after Ajayi's 26-point game

Butler visits Georgetown following Lewis' 24-point showing

Clark leads Seton Hall against Butler

Bizjack's 24 lead Butler over DePaul 87-80

Moore leads Xavier against Butler after 23-point game

Ejiofor has 18, St. John's defeats Butler 84-70

Michael Ajayi's double-double powers Butler to 101-52 victory over NJIT

Ajayi's double-double helps Butler edge Northwestern 61-58

Solo Ball scores career-high 26 to power No. 5 UConn past Butler 79-60 in Huskies' Big East opener

Ajayi, Haywood lead Butler to 113-110 OT win over Providence

Ajayi, Butler Bulldogs to host Edwards and the Providence Friars

Boise State visits Butler following Bizjack's 29-point showing