Aaron Thompson directs Butler’s offense in a game last year. Collegian file photo.
DREW SANDIFER | SPORTS EDITOR | dsandife@butler.edu
In March, the Butler Bulldogs men’s basketball team was all but confirmed to return to the NCAA Tournament for the 10th time in 13 seasons after a brief hiatus in 2019.
Then, amid growing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bulldogs’ quest to compete in the Big East and NCAA Tournament was ended before it even started.
Butler head coach LaVall Jordan led Butler to a 22-9 record in his third season at the helm, finishing fifth in the Big East with a 10-8 mark in conference.