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Notre Dame and Butler Aim for NCAA Tournament Return

10/17/2025

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Notre Dame enters its third season under head coach Micah Shrewsberry in South Bend with optimism.
Junior guard Markus Burton leads a lineup including five-star recruit Jalen Haralson and Carson Towt, who excelled at rebounding last season.
Butler has reloaded with the 25th-ranked recruiting class and five transfers, including Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi.
Despite recent struggles, Butler fans remain hopeful for a return to the NCAA Tournament after eight years.

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Notre Dame enters its third season under head coach Micah Shrewsberry in South Bend with optimism.
Junior guard Markus Burton leads a lineup including five-star recruit Jalen Haralson and Carson Towt, who excelled at rebounding last season.
Butler has reloaded with the 25th-ranked recruiting class and five transfers, including Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi.
Despite recent struggles, Butler fans remain hopeful for a return to the NCAA Tournament after eight years.