Patrick McCaffery - College Basketball News & Rumors

Butler hosts Dawes and Utah

Utah plays the Butler Bulldogs after Keanu Dawes scored 21 points in the Utes' 87-72 loss to the UCF Knights

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

RJ Luis Jr. scores 20 as No. 6 St. John's blows out Butler 78-57 to reach Big East semifinals

RJ Luis Jr. scored 20 points and No. 6 St. John’s romped to a 78-57 blowout of Butler in their Big East Tournament quarterfinal

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Ties team-high points in loss McCaffery logged 19 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 87-74 loss to Creighton.

Impact McCaffery logged a 14-game scoring high in the loss to the Bluejays, and he produced his second straight game with double-digit points. The senior forward has chosen the right time to heat up, as the Bulldogs will travel to Providence in the Big East Tournament this Wednesday.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kalkbrenner's 27 help Creighton knock off Butler 87-74

Led by Ryan Kalkbrenner's 27 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Butler Bulldogs 87-74

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving to bench role McCaffery is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Xavier, Caleb Denorme of The Butler Collegian reports.

Impact McCaffery will come off the bench for the first time this season, as Xavier Screen will get the starting nod in the frontcourt instead. McCaffery is averaging 11.0 points per game this season, though it's worth noting he's scored in single digits in his last five outings.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two steals against Pirates McCaffery closed Wednesday's 84-54 victory over Seton Hall with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes.

Impact McCaffery finished out the blowout win over the Pirates with a six-game high of 13 points, but he also came up big on the defensive side of the ball with two steals for the second time this season. The 6-foot-9 senior has now scored double-digit points in his last three games, and he'll have a chance to prove himself again versus Providence this Saturday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kalkbrenner scores 26, Creighton downs Butler 80-76

Led by Ryan Kalkbrenner's 26 points, the Creighton Bluejays defeated the Butler Bulldogs 80-76 on Saturday

JANUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

21 points in loss to Bluejays McCaffery totaled 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and seven rebounds across 35 minutes during Saturday's 80-76 loss to Creighton.

Impact McCaffery put together his best scoring game since November, but his efforts weren't enough in the eventual four-point loss to Creighton. The senior forward also tacked on seven rebounds, putting him at an average of 6.5 rebounds per game in the last four games for the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-9 playmaker now also has score double-digit points in all but three games this year.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph scores 18 as Providence defeats Butler 84-65

Bensley Joseph scored 18 points off the bench to help lead the Providence Friars over the Butler Bulldogs 84-65

JANUARY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Luis has 20 in St. John's 70-62 victory over Butler

Led by RJ Luis' 20 points, the St. John's Red Storm defeated the Butler Bulldogs 70-62 on Saturday

JANUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Karaban leads No. 11 UConn past Butler, 78-74

Alex Karaban scored 21 points, including two 3-pointers in the final 2 1/2 minutes, and No. 11 UConn won its sixth straight game with a 78-74 decision over Butler on Saturday

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

No. 9 Marquette commits just 2 turnovers in 80-70 victory over Butler

Kam Jones scored 23 points and No. 9 Marquette committed just two turnovers in an 80-70 victory over Butler that that opened the Big East schedule for both teams

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

No. 17 Texas A&M turns tables on No. 11 Purdue's physical play and No. 20 Wisconsin takes the cue

No. 11 Purdue and No. 17 Texas A&M arrived in Indianapolis fully anticipating a bruising battle in the paint

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Nolan Winter scores a season-high 20 points to help No. 20 Wisconsin get past Butler 83-74

Nolan Winter scored a season-high 20 points and Steven Crowl added a season-best 18 as No. 20 Wisconsin snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Butler 83-74 in the second gam...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Butler Bulldogs and the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers meet in Indianapolis, Indiana

The Butler Bulldogs take on the No. 20 Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

North Dakota State Bison face the Butler Bulldogs, seek 5th straight win

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

L.J. Cryer scores 18 of his 20 points in 2nd half and No. 17 Houston beats Butler 79-51

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

No. 17 Houston hosts Telfort and Butler

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Butler wins 73-58 against Eastern Illinois

Led by Patrick McCaffery's 20 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 73-58

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Ties for most points in win McCaffery accumulated 20 points (6-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 73-58 win over Eastern Illinois.

Impact McCaffery tied for the most points as the Bulldogs won over Eastern Illinois, and he also amassed the most rebounds out of the starting five. The senior forward is averaging a solid 12.6 points and 4.3 rebounds across 33.9 minutes per game, currently having a career-high in all of those categories. He's been a huge contributor for the team so far this year and will need to continue to be if Butler hopes to stay competitive against tougher teams to come.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Butler earns 78-39 win against Merrimack

Led by Pierre Brooks' 23 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Merrimack Warriors 78-39 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Butler secures 85-65 win against Western Michigan

Led by Pierre Brooks' 20 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 85-65

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • Associated Press

McCaffery leads Butler against Western Michigan after 23-point game

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Butler hosts Western Michigan after McCaffery's 23-point game

Butler hosts the Western Michigan Broncos after Patrick McCaffery scored 23 points in Butler's 68-66 loss to the Austin Peay Governors

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Pops 23 points vs. Governors McCaffery had 23 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 36 minutes during Friday's 68-66 loss to Austin Peay.

Impact McCaffery's efforts weren't enough for the Bulldogs to sneak out a win in the end, but he did put together a solid performance as the team's scoring leader. The senior forward's output was helped mostly by his solid five three-pointers made, but he also secured eight boards which was a lot more than his three in the season opener.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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