 In the quarterfinals' 74–60 win over #2 Pittsburgh Panthers, Butler scored 16 points with 4 assists and 3 rebounds despite sitting out due to 4 personal fouls.In the semifinal round, a 74–69 loss to #20 Syracuse, Butler scored 21 points and had 6 rebounds.In the Big East Tournament, Butler averaged 19 points and 4.6 rebounds.