Andy Staples: Butler's Stevens already a creature of habit, model of excellence

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The midweek oasis for the hottest young coach in college basketball sits near the Butler University campus between a hookah lounge and a shop that specializes in pipes, tobacco and fine writing instruments. Every Wednesday at lunchtime, Butler coach Brad Stevens walks past the Broad Ripple Tavern's oak bar. He walks through the brick arch and past the pool tables and takes his usual seat at a square table near two Golden Tee machines and a Big Buck Safari game. There, Stevens lays out his charts and orders a chicken Caesar salad and a water. Before he leaves, he will request a Coke for the road.

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