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An ode to Roosevelt Jones

On Saturday night, Butler lost to Virginia in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. After the buzzer sounded in Raleigh, North Carolina, Roosevelt Jones' career wrapped up his career in unlikable fashion. Yet, the senior proved his worth in a Bulldogs' uniform and formed into one of the Big East's most complete players.

A season after Butler lost in its second straight appearance in the national championship game, Jones began his stint in Indianapolis. In 2011, the Bulldogs still sat in the Horizon League and lost talented players like Shelvin Mack and Matt Howard.