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Butler women’s basketball’s Michelle Weaver forging through adversity

Michelle Weaver looks for an open move during a game this season. Weaver has started 98 games in her Butler career. Jimmy Lafakis/Collegian file photo.

DREW FAVAKEH | STAFF REPORTER | dfavakeh@butler.edu

Michelle Weaver was in elementary school when she was sitting on the bench, fuming. Her pinky finger stuck out of its socket at a 90-degree angle.

She was on defense, her hand in the passing lane, when the ball zipped in and dislodged her finger.

She didn’t even notice her pinky was sticking out at first. She realized on the next possession and scurried to the bench.