Category Archives: Butler Basketball

Top 10 reasons the next year could be very special for central Indiana sports fans
April 8, 2016

These are interesting times for Indiana sports fans.  Mediocrity is everywhere, but all that may be about to change. Professional teams boast potentially transcendent talent that are capable of championship level play, and the college football and basketball teams are arching toward meaningful improvement. I’m normally a cynical critic of management and mediocrity, but there […]

Top 11 basketball coaches in Indiana hoops history
March 30, 2016

There may come a time when Frank Vogel, Mike Brey, Matt Painter, Chris Holtmann, and Tom Crean qualify to be listed among the all-time greats in a state that is well known for its love and mastery of basketball. But that day is not today. This list – like all lists – is imperfect.  Qualifying […]

Top 10 reasons Butler’s Chris Holtmann should say no to Pitt
March 24, 2016

Butler University basketball coach Chris Holtmann’s name has popped up on a list of candidates to replace Jamie Dixon as the head coach at Pitt. Coaches have bounced out of Butler to higher paying, more prestigious jobs for more than 15 years, and for good reason.  They are really good at it, and have learned […]

Top 10 annoyances and takeaways in yesterday’s NCAA Tournament draw and media coverage
March 14, 2016

As soon as the draw for the 2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament was leaked via Twitter, the analysis began.  Stones were thrown at the selection committee, and then stones were thrown at those throwing stones. Pretty soon, the skies over college basketball were filled with stones. That’s what happens with predictive journalism and fan interaction.  Self-righteous […]

10 Reasons you are going to love March Madness starting this weekend in Indiana
March 4, 2016

Basketball is a great game 11 months a year, but in March it’s special. And March starts this weekend. If you live in Indiana, there is nothing like March.  Starting tonight, even passive basketball fans pay attention to the drama of sectional weekends, senior days & nights, conference tournaments, bracketology, and the Pacers drive for […]

Top 10 reasons 2016 is the best year for basketball in Indiana – EVER!
February 10, 2016

Basketball is Indiana’s game, and rarely have we enjoyed a season across levels as competitive and fun as this one. Regardless of the level, basketball in Indiana has never given fans more reason for hope as the season heads toward its third act.  The Pacers could win multiple playoff series, or miss the postseason entirely. […]