Pierre Brooks II scored 25 points and ninth-seeded Butler earned a wire-to-wire 75-69 victory over eighth-seeded Providence in the opening round of the Big East tournament on Wednesday.

The win is Butler's first in the Big East Tournament since 2022. Butler advances to face No. 1 St. John's Thursday at noon. Pierre Brooks II led Butler with 25 points. Here are three takeaways from Butler's season-extending win.

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — Brooks Koepka on Wednesday dropped a serious hint that he wants back on the PGA Tour once his LIV Golf contract is up. The five-time major championship winner responded for the first time publicly about comments Fred Couples made recently about Koepka’s desire to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour.

Brooks Koepka’s four-year contract with LIV Golf expires at the end of the 2025 season, which has left many to speculate about where the five-time major winner will play in 2026. Could he play on the PGA Tour again?

Brooks Koepka is approaching his three-year anniversary of joining LIV Golf, but he seemed noncommittal on his future with the league.

Brooks Koepka did not entirely dismiss recent comments by Fred Couples that the five-time major champion wants to return to the PGA Tour, but said that he does intend to fulfill his LIV Golf contract.

Brooks Koepka didn't quash the rumors he was interested in a return to the PGA Tour, saying "we'll see what happens" when his contract is up.