Austin Parkinson had IUPUI competing for and winning Horizon League championships, but is still looking for a breakthrough winning season at Butler.

Parkinson rebuilt Butler's women's basketball roster with established connection throughout. From twins to former AAU teammates and more, here's how it built a sisterhood.

The Bulldogs return one senior, Crown Point's Lilly Stoddard, and one starter in sophomore guard Lily Zeinstra.

INDIANAPOLIS — All it took was a glance from Butler women's basketball sophomore forward Gabby Wilke toward sophomore guard McKenna Johnson to send the two longtime teammates into a fit of laughter.

"A lot of people say me and Gabby always find our way back to each other," Johnson said.

"Third time is the charm," added a smiling Wilke.

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