Pregame analysis and predictions of the Villanova Wildcats vs. Butler Bulldogs NCAAM game to be played on January 3, 2026 on ESPN.

Amid a slow start this season that has them hovering around the play-in mix in the Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors are unlikely to significantly shake up their roster prior to the trade deadline.

The Bulldogs led briefly but couldn't recover after allowing a big run at the beginning of the game. Here's what we learned.

Jimmy Butler’s trash talk toward Nets rookie Danny Wolf sparks debate, but his performance helps Warriors secure a needed road win.

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Eleven days earlier, Butler delivered the performance that punched Golden State’s ticket to the postseason. Against the same Memphis Grizzlies who had eliminated the Warriors from the Play-In Tournament back in 2021,

The Butler Bulldogs and Creighton Bluejays meet Tuesday in a Big East game at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET.

Butler tried to climb back into the game Tuesday night after surrendering an early lead. But the offense struggled and must improve.

Butler freshman Jack McCaffery was a key depth piece but has missed the last four games, and felt rather miserable until recently.

Frontcourt depth has held up for the Bulldogs. Their international addition who suffered an injury will likely miss this season.

Community members will have an opportunity to hear from Travel Butler County President & CEO Tracy Kocher, who will give a talk in Hamilton on Jan. 7 as part of the Celebrating Self luncheon series at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts.