The 2015-16 season represented a changing of the guard for Butler basketball. The Bulldogs went 22-11 and went to the NCAA Tournament, reaching the Round of 32 before losing to top-seeded Virginia. It looked like a typical year for the Bulldogs as they continue to shed the label of being a “top mid-major school” despite being in a big time conference like the Big East.
Coming into this season, Butler was supposed to rely on some senior talent to help guide them throughout the season. However, that wasn’t exactly the case. Last season saw sophomore Kelan Martin turn into a star.