INDIANAPOLIS — For most of the 2020-21 season, Davion Mitchell has been considered the 1B to Jared Butler's 1A. While both Baylor Bears are well-respected players nationally, Butler has typically landed the most recognition.
That narrative, however, has steadily changed in the 2021 men's NCAA tournament.
And it's nowhere close to bad news for the Baylor Bears.
Thanks to a 78-59 demolition of the Houston Cougars, Baylor is headed to the national championship. The Bears will play the Gonzaga Bulldogs or UCLA Bruins, who meet in the second national semifinal at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Butler and Mitchell both excelled in Saturday's win.