Butler basketball
Definition
The men's basketball program of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, famous for its 'Butler Way' philosophy emphasizing humility, teamwork, and relentless defense, and for reaching the NCAA Division I Championship game in 2010 and 2011 as a mid-major powerhouse.
Informally, a symbol of Cinderella stories in college basketball, where an unassuming program consistently outperforms expectations and captivates fans with gritty, heart-pounding performances.
Examples
Watching Butler basketball feels like rooting for the scrappy butler who outdribbles the mansion owners every time.
He ditched the fancy NBA draft party to relive Butler basketball's glory days on YouTube – talk about Hinkle magic.
In a league of giants, Butler basketball is the polite Hoosier guest who steals the show with backdoor passes.
Her bracket busted early, but Butler basketball's run kept her glued to March Madness like a loyal Dawg.