Butler coach LaVall Jordan approaches a challenging week with games against Xavier and Villanova. David Woods/IndyStar
INDIANAPOLIS – College basketball’s calendar has turned to February. Which means it is almost March. Which means rankings, polls and mock brackets mean more than they did in the offseason or in November.
The Butler/Xavier rivalry always inflames fans' passions from both sides. That might be especially so Tuesday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse because so much is riding on the outcome.
The No. 5 Musketeers (21-3, 9-2) have won six in a row.