Butler basketball is adding two more nonconference opponents to its schedule, hosting games against Fairleigh Dickinson and Western Carolina at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
The Bulldogs will host Fairleigh Dickinson on Nov. 4 and Western Carolina on Nov. 17. These games join matchups against Lafayette and Bellarmine as confirmed games on Butler‘s 2026-27 nonconference schedule under first-year coach Ronald Nored.
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Tip times and television assignments for the matchups will be announced at a later date.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Nolan Hamilton, a Butler University student and president of the Dog Pound, poses Friday, March 27, 2026, in his Robot Ron outfit in honor or newly named Butler head coach Ronald Nored.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Nolan Hamilton, a Butler University student and president of the Dog Pound, poses Friday, March 27, 2026, in his Robot Ron outfit in honor or newly named Butler head coach Ronald Nored.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored (middle left) is introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored poses for a photo alongside his wife, Danielle, and their four children, Avery, Kai, Jude, and Campbell on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as Butler’s next men’s head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University head basketball coach Ronald Nored is hugged Friday, March 27, 2026, by Indiana Pacers’ T.J. McConnell after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle shakes hands Friday, March 27, 2026, with Pacers lead assistant coach Lloyd Pierce ahead of a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton laughs with Ronald Nored on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Nored as Butler’s next men’s head basketball coach.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Fans watch as Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University President James Danko delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker delivers remarks Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored speaks Friday, March 27, 2026 after being introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Ronald Nored is introduced as the 25th Butler University men’s basketball coach Friday, March 27, 2026, during a press conference held at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Nored replaces Thad Matta after his retirement following the 2025-26 season.
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Butler introduces Ronald Nored as next men’s head basketball coach
Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton and T.J. McConnell talk Friday, March 27, 2026, with Emerson Kampen ahead of a press conference at Hinkle Fieldhouse introducing Ronald Nored as the next men’s head basketball coach.
Butler has never faced Fairleigh Dickinson nor Western Carolina in men’s basketball. Fairleigh Dickinson finished last season with an 11-21 record, ranked 336th in the nation per KenPom. Western Carolina finished last season with a 15-16 record, ranked 227th.
Butler’s nonconference schedule appears fairly light heading into Nored’s first season.
Butler’s toughest nonconference games will likely be at North Carolina, and at Boise State. Dates for those games have not been announced.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Butler basketball schedule adds home games vs FDU, Western Carolina
