Butler isn’t very good this year. If you read our preview, and you should, you likely know that. You also likely know that if you’ve watched the Bulldogs try to play basketball this season. What you may be less aware of is that this isn’t a one year thing. Since Lavall Jordan took over, Butler is moving in the wrong direction.
The Bulldogs joined the Big East at the same time Xavier did back in 2013. Since then Butler has been to the tournament four times to Xavier’s five, made one Sweet 16 trip to Xavier’s two, and not ever advanced any farther than that.