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'Wow, we have a goofy coach': Butler players hit it off with LaVall Jordan

Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar

INDIANAPOLIS – LaVall Jordan walked into the Wildman Room at Hinkle Fieldhouse for his introductory news conference as Butler's new basketball coach, soaked in an ovation, went to sit next to his wife, Destinee ...

… And missed the seat, almost falling to the ground.

One row behind him, two of his best returning players, Kelan Martin and Tyler Wideman, were almost falling out of their own seats laughing.

“Wow, we have a goofy coach,” Martin said he thought to himself.

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But when the news conference was over, Jordan quickly walked over to his players.