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Big East Preview (Part 1): Butler, UConn, Creighton, and DePaul

Over the next few days, we will be previewing the other ten Big East schools for the 2020-2021 season. We start with a look at the Butler Bulldogs, UConn Huskies, Creighton Bluejays, and DePaul Blue Demons.

Butler Bulldogs

2019-2020 Record: 22-9 (10-8)

Head coach: LaVall Jordan (4th season)

Key Players: Bryce Nze, Aaron Thompson, Bryce Golden, Jair Bolden (South Carolina)

Key Departures: Kamar Baldwin, Sean McDermott, Jordan Tucker, Khalif Battle

Last year, in LaVall Jordan’s 3rd season, the Butler Bulldogs got off to an incredibly hot start - rising to one of the top 5 teams in the country by the time conference play began.