Plus, he made the Big 12's All-Defense team. He has counter moves off the bounce for days, hits shots off the pull-up and off the catch, and can also drive and create as a passer.
Sam Vecenie, senior NBA writer: Butler is a really interesting prospect due to his ability to knock down shots and play as a real combo guard. Mayer has the game and aggressive mindset to slide right into that role. As for Baylor's go-to scorer on the perimeter, that'll likely be either Flagler or Matthew Mayer. The obvious answer for taking over his spot in the starting lineup is Adam Flagler.įlagler was reliable scorer off the bench this season, and while he doesn't have the off-the-dribble abilities of Butler, he's a knockdown shooter. This was expected and Baylor has prepared for it. Who steps up in his place at Baylor?ĬJ Moore, college basketball staff writer: It's no surprise that Butler is leaving. He was also 4 of 9 from beyond the arc in the 86-70 win over the Bulldogs.
In the championship game against undefeated Gonzaga, he had 22 points on 6-for-14 shooting. "Playing in the NBA has been a lifelong goal, and it would only be right to go out as a graduate of Baylor University and a National Champion," Butler said on Twitter.īutler, who played for three seasons in Waco, Texas, averaged 16.7 points, 4.8 assists and 3.3 rebounds for the national champions last season. Baylor guard Jared Butler has declared for the NBA draft, the 2021 NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player announced on Sunday.
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