Butler sophomore Kelan Martin talks about Saturday's game and his relationship with Xavier's Trevon Bluiett, who is from Indianapolis and was recruited by Butler. David Woods / IndyStar
No. 5 Xavier’s visit to Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday does not need additional hype or storylines. It is a consequential enough college basketball game that it is televised by the Fox network, not FS1.
Xavier is fighting for a Big East championship and a No. 1 NCAA tournament seed, and Butler is fighting to get into the national tournament.
The game represents more, though: A potential preview of the duel for 2017 Big East Player of the Year.