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How did Butler coach LaVall Jordan make his mark? Pay attention.

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar

INDIANAPOLIS – Before LaVall Jordan was the Butler basketball coach, before he was an assistant coach or a husband or a father, before he was the man entrusted with the Butler Way, he was a player. He was a good player – don’t let him say he lacked talent – but he was never going to be great.

So how was he going to make his mark?

Two words: Pay attention.

As young as 8, that’s what he did on the basketball court. As a Butler player, that’s what he did.