Clark Wade / IndyStar
Are the Butler Bulldogs ready for prime time? Big East and TV executives must think so.
Butler will be showcased in four and maybe five basketball games on one of the major networks, according to the schedule released Tuesday. Butler had two such games last season.
The Bulldogs open the Big East season Dec. 27 at Georgetown in a matchup between the conference’s two new coaches, both former players at their respective schools: LaVall Jordan of Butler and Patrick Ewing of Georgetown.
The Bulldogs’ first home conference game will be Dec.