Butler Picks UConn

[UCONNfan1]

By the way, you all probably knew this, or it was posted before I'm sure, but she AVERAGED a triple-double her senior year of HS. 26.2 PPG, 17.8 RPG and 10.1 BPG (that's "blocks per game"). Whoever called her the "Great Eraser" - um, yeah!

 

[FairView]

Man-O-Manischewitz that's devine

 

[Geno-ista]

This is a really sweet pick up and really helps fill a need. Even if she becomes a solid role player at best, we have a full yr to help her develop. This is really really good.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Yay, from a fellow Northern Virginian!

Welcome, Natalie! You will have the support of HuskyNation for the rest of your life. We are thrilled to have you.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Welcome Natalie!

Bret McCormick ‏@ASGR1995 2m
Natalie Butler 6-5 C that transferred from Georgetown will be a UCONN Huskie. Will have 3 years left on her clock.

Cat, you are so plugged in. If I didn't know you, I'd wonder if you have an illegal wiretap going.

 

[jdubct]

Sorry if this has been asked before. Can she practice with the team?

She can practice with the team.

 

[Zorro]

And what a team she will have to practice with!!

 

[Jarhead_1775]

Great pickup. Welcome to the center of the college basketball universe. Where all they do is win.

 

[chip]

This is great get for UCONN and for Natalie herself, great chance to learn from the greatest coaching staff in the country and fill a BIG void! Welcome, welcome!!

 

[Kibitzer]

I don't recall a more fortuitous collision of the laws of supply and demand.

Poor Stewie, her successful career as a recruiter of walk-ons now ends.

 

[johnnyc]

BOOM!

 

[Artifact]

I want to praise Natalie's mother & father, for their confidence to allow their daughter to fly from the 'Nest'. As a parent, I know that this is not easy !

 

[Vowelguy]

Roster next year now at 11.
I think this means 0 to 2 more players from the 2015 class.

 

[dtbtbtb]

Yes! Yes! Yes! A great news!

 

[EricLA]

Great stuff! So glad she chose UCONN! Welcome to the family!!

 

[bballnut90]

Seems like a great get for UCONN, will definitely help with post depth once Stokes and KML graduate. Question--anyone know why Butler wasn't recruited heavily in high school? Did she not play for a strong AAU team? Georgetown didn't exactly light it up last year, but Butler averaged 14 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists per game which is stellar by any standard, especially for a freshman. At 6-5 with a big frame and ability to score and rebound inside, I'm really surprised she wasn't a top 100 recruit.

 

[Vowelguy]

How many players have transferred in during the Geno era? I can think of 8 before Butler.

1. Rene Najarian
2. Rita Williams '98
3. Courtney Gaine '99 Sarah Northway
4. Tihana Abrilic '99
5. C Rigby '01
6. R. Sadiq
7. B. Hunter
8. Jess McCormack

 

[stamfordhusky]

Seems like a great get for UCONN, will definitely help with post depth once Stokes and KML graduate. Question--anyone know why Butler wasn't recruited heavily in high school? Did she not play for a strong AAU team? Georgetown didn't exactly light it up last year, but Butler averaged 14 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists per game which is stellar by any standard, especially for a freshman. At 6-5 with a big frame and ability to score and rebound inside, I'm really surprised she wasn't a top 100 recruit.

Until her senior year in HS, she didn't have that ability. She was a late developer.

 

[huskyharry]

Anchors Aweigh.....and a welcome and tip o' the cap to Pop and Mom Butler as well. KNEW I could count on a Navy man to do the right thing. Man oh man oh man..a proven player with size.

Welcome aboard and welcome to the family from another Naval Officer!

 

[easttexastrash]

One of the biggest pick-ups for UCONN. You really needed a big and here she is. I hope this sends Brown Baylor's way.

 

[semper]

 

[semper]

I tried to put the basketball on the butler's tray...good concept....anyway, I'm THRILLED!!!!

 

[sawxfan23]

One of the biggest pick-ups for UCONN. You really needed a big and here she is. I hope this sends Brown Baylor's way.

Brown is staying right at home at LSU

 

[Zorro]

Dare I say it? She sounds like the second coming of (gasp) Stefani the Great! But...can she dance and wear funny hats? (Oh yeah, and set bone-jarring picks.) Laissez les bon temps rouler!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Natalie is a late bloomer, who is rapidly improving even now.

As a high school sophomore, she averaged 4.9 ppg and thought playing Division 1 basketball was only a dream.

As a junior, she improved to average 19 and 19, and got a number of scholarship offers. Late that season, she chose Georgetown. Most of the offers were from mid-level programs, though major programs like Baylor were beginning to show interest.

As a senior, she improved further and averaged 26, 18, and 10--a triple-double. She was named 1st Team All-State and 1st Team All-Met (DC area). People knew who she was her senior year, but she followed through on her commitment to Georgetown.

As a college frosh, she averaged about 14 and 13 and was one of the best rebounders in the nation, regardless of class. She was the unanimous Big East FOY and a top-15 frosh nationally.

The coaching changes at G'town likely were a reason for her looking to transfer. Odd circumstances, but we are the beneficiaries. I'm feeling very grateful!!! We need a center starting in 2015, and one of the best just landed in our lap. Amazing!!!