INDIANAPOLIS – They have been through it all together, LaVall Jordan and Aaron Thompson have. For five college basketball seasons, through wins and too many losses, Jordan has been the Butler coach and Thompson the point guard.
Jordan called timeout late in Saturday’s game so each senior could receive a separate ovation from the Hinkle Fieldhouse crowd of 8,163. Along the sideline, Jordan drew close to Thompson, hand around the player’s waist, delivering yet another message.
Senior day was deflating because No. 11 Villanova built a 19-point lead and went on to beat Butler 78-59.