Veasley

Veasley is one of Butler's best defenders and a tremendous leader, a major loss.

If Hayward returns, Butler will have pieces to contend again 2010

Other than senior lockdown defender Willie Veasley and sub Avery Jukes, the team returns intact with a few potential impact recruits joining the fold.

Horizon League 2010

Gordon Hayward and Matt Howard pace the frontcourt with Shelvin Mack and Willie Veasley providing a veteran backcourt punch.

2009-10 preseason Top 25 poll: Kansas opened in No. 1 spot 2009

If Hayward returns, the Bulldogs would lose only senior forward Willie Veasley from its starting lineup Monday night.

If Hayward returns, Butler will have pieces to contend again 2010

Including Zoubek, Duke had three senior starters to one for Butler, 6-3 forward Willie Veasley.

Duke survives Butler in classic to win fourth title for Coach K 2010

Singler finished with 19 points and nine rebounds against one of Butler's two defensive aces, Willie Veasley, and was selected the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player.

It wasn't easy, but title win special for Duke, Coach K 2010

Other than senior lockdown defender Willie Veasley and sub Avery Jukes, the team returns intact with a few potential impact recruits joining the fold.

Butler - Team Notes 2010

THE BAD NEWS: Butler loses senior starter Willie Veasley, who won more games over the past four seasons than any player in Butler or Horizon League history and became the first Bulldog to play in four NCAA Tournaments.

Horizon League 2010

THE BAD NEWS: Butler loses senior starter Willie Veasley, who won more games over the past four seasons than any player in Butler or Horizon League history and became the first Bulldog to play in four NCAA Tournaments.

Butler - Team Notes 2010

Forward Willie Veasley made one of nine shots, and forward Matt Howard made three of eight.

Butler's would-be winning shot 'felt good' but fell short vs. Duke 2010