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BREAKING: Baylor Men’s Basketball Adds Jared Butler to 2018-19 Roster

August 19, 2018
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WACO, Texas – Jared Butler, a consensus four-star recruit from Reserve, La., will join the 2018-19 Baylor men’s basketball team, head coach Scott Drew announced Sunday.

A 6-foot-3, 185-pound guard, Butler is a top-100 nationally ranked recruit. He’s ranked No. 75 nationally in the 2018 class by Scout.com, No. 88 by ESPN.com and No. 88 by247Sports.com.

“Our staff built a great relationship with Jared and his family during his recruitment, and we know he’s a great fit for our program,” Drew said. “He’s an explosive guard with the ability to create for his teammates and score from all over the court, but more importantly, he’s a high character young man who will be a terrific teammate. We can’t wait to welcome him to the Baylor family.”

Butler will enroll at Baylor for the fall semester and explore options for immediate eligibility.

Butler was a three-year letterwinner and two-time all-state selection for head coach Timmy Byrd at Riverside Academy in Reserve, La., the same hometown as former All-American power forward Rico Gathers. 

Butler earned first team all-state honors after averaging 27.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 3.0 steals to lead the Rebels to a 33-2 record as a senior in 2017-18. As a junior in 2016-17, Butler averaged 20.4 points and 6.7 assists on his way to first-team all-state recognition from the Louisiana Sportswriters Association.

Baylor opens the 2018-19 season with four consecutive home games, beginning with the season opener on Nov. 6 vs. Texas Southern. The Bears then travel to the Emerald Coast Classic to take on Ole Miss and either Cincinnati or George Mason. BU also has marquee non-conference road games at Wichita State on Dec. 1, at Arizona on Dec. 15, and the Bears host SFA on Dec. 18 and Oregon on Dec. 21.

The Big 12 Conference schedule has not yet been released. Season tickets are available by calling the Baylor Athletics Ticket Office at 254-710-1000 or online at www.BaylorBears.com. Follow @BaylorMBB on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for additional updates.

 

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BREAKING: Baylor Men’s Basketball Adds Jared Butler to 2018-19 Roster

11,437 Views | 15 Replies | Last: 5 yr ago by NoBSU
rudylaw
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Absolutely huge!
OsoVerde
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This great news! I'll be looking forward to how he develops over the coming years.
jumpinjoe
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This needs an explanation...

"Butler will enroll at Baylor for the fall semester and explore options for immediate eligibility"

Incoming freshmen are immediately eligible if on scholarship and clearing eligibility, otherwise he would not have a scholarship. So what's the story on his eligibility.
Joined BaylorFans in 1999 under username jumpinjoe. Have always been Jumpinjoe. Proud 4 Year Baylor letterman and 1968 graduate and charter member of Quartermiler U, produced school record in 400 IH.
Mitch Henessey
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They neglected to mention where he came from. Signed a LOI with Alabama and ostensibly went through summer workouts. There's precedent for him being immediately eligible, but under NCAA rules he's ineligible for the fall semester, at the least.
RealLarryDon
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The Alabama boards are all describing what is basically another King McClure situation. Is this true?
EvilTroyAndAbed
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Do the Alabama boards know how to spell situation?
rudylaw
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I thought since he was granted an unconditional release, he's immediately eligible?
OnARoll2018
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I'd like to see if he passes the Baylor physical first. He can be a good player.
Ashley Hodge
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OnARoll2018 said:

I'd like to see if he passes the Baylor physical first. He can be a good player.
Baylor's been down this road before with several players. He is expected to play and play this year.

Should be a fun game in January.
Grizz Air
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Welcome and sic em!

Wasnt tweety carter from around there?
Ashley Hodge
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Grizz Air said:

Welcome and sic em!

Wasnt tweety carter from around there?
same high school
BaylorOkie
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BaylorOkie
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Ashley Hodge
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Boom- expected but glad it is confirmed. Much needed help at PG.
NoBSU
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Great news!
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