Butler's talented freshman class breaking up with 2nd player planning to enter transfer portal Butler's basketball freshman, Jack McCaffery, has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal, according to The Field of 68. McCaffery becomes the second member of Butler's freshman class to declare his intent to transfer, following Jamie Kaiser Jr. This announcement comes a day after head coach Thad Matta announced his retirement. The transfer portal will not be open until April 7. McCaffery joined Butler as a four-star recruit, part of the school's most highly regarded recruiting class. The 6-foot-8 forward appeared in only nine games before complications from emergency dental surgery caused him to lose approximately 15 pounds, prompting him to seek a medical redshirt. During his limited playing time, he averaged 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in a reserve role.#field_of_68 #butler #jack_mccaffery #thad_matta #transfer_portal
Bobby Hurley will not return as Arizona State men’s basketball coach after completing his 11th season with the Sun Devils. The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman reported the news Monday, citing that Hurley’s contract, set to expire at the end of June, will not be renewed. On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed the report, though Hurley and ASU athletic director Graham Rossini plan to meet after the Big 12 Tournament to discuss their future. ASU’s season ended with a 16-15 record overall and a 7-11 mark in the Big 12. The team’s final game of the regular season was a 9-2 start for Hurley, followed by a 9-11 stretch that dashed NCAA Tournament hopes. A late surge included three wins in four games, including an upset over then-No. 13 Texas Tech, but two losses to Baylor and TCU sealed their fate. Despite the struggles, the Sun Devils remain in the Big 12 Tournament, set to face Baylor in a matchup starting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Hurley’s tenure at ASU has been marked by both success and challenges. His overall record of 184-166 (.526) ranks second in program history, behind Ned Wulk’s 405-257 record from 1958 to 1982. Under Hurley, ASU made three NCAA Tournament appearances but never advanced past the first round. The highlight of his career at the school came in 2017-18, when the “Guard U” team led by Tra Holder, Kodi Justice, and Shannon Evans started 12-0, including wins over No. 2 Kansas and No. 15 Xavier. The team reached No. 3 in the AP Top 25 rankings but fell short in the postseason, losing four of its last five regular-season games and a First Four matchup against Syracuse. Hurley’s recent seasons have seen mixed results. After reaching 20 wins in consecutive years, the team’s momentum was disrupted by the pandemic, which canceled a likely NCAA Tournament bid.#big_12_tournament #bobby_hurley #arizona_state #graham_rossini #field_of_68
