 Butler followed the Louisville loss with 23 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals against Syracuse.Butler's consecutive 20-point game streak ended at six games against Providence with his 17 points and 9 rebounds in the 86–59 victory.In the Backyard Brawl loss to #4 Pittsburgh, Butler only scored 4 points in limited playing time due to foul trouble.