Natalie Butler played her last college game

Roger G · Mar 18, 2018

She went out with a 26 point, 20 rebound performance in the WNIT. There should be a name for a double double in which both points and rebounds are at least 20. Looking forward to watching her in the W. She's a great young woman.

Plebe · Mar 18, 2018

Roger G said:
There should be a name for a double double in which both points and rebounds are at least 20.

There already is. It's called a 20-20 game.

BigBird · Mar 18, 2018

Bravo, Nat!

Roger G · Mar 18, 2018

Plebe said:
There already is. It's called a 20-20 game.

Thank you for that.

pspr11 · Mar 18, 2018

Congrats Nat. Always loved ya, and wished you well!

JellyBean · Mar 18, 2018

Congratulations, Nat!! What a great run it has been. You r an awesome young lady with a bright future ahead of you. Best wishes going forward.

Carnac · Mar 18, 2018

Butler's last year was a memorable one. She'll never forget her season at George Mason, neither will their fan base. She gave them a lot to cheer for, and get excited about. Bravo Natalie Butler, you went out a winner, and you went out on your terms.

Mainiac · Mar 18, 2018

I just checked her stats while at UCONN. She led team in rebounds per 40 both years she played ( I knew she had last year but did not know about the 15/16 season with Stewart)

She also averaged a double double per 40 both years (1 of 3 players in 16/17 and 1 of 4 players in 15/16).

Though she did turn the ball over (IMO due to her hand injury) her per 40 BRATS were still in the top 4 each year.

Her one and only start at UCONN was a Double Double.

Between GT, UCONN and GM She has acquired quite the list of accomplishments

Congrats Nat on a great collegiate career and wish you the best in what ever you decide to do in your future.

MilfordHusky · Mar 18, 2018

In her last game, she extended the NCAA single-season rebounding mark. I think it will stand for quite a while. Congrats on a fine career, Nat!

RockyMTblue2 · Mar 18, 2018

You wrote yourself quite a story Natalie. Very proud to be a fan of yours. Go forth and prosper.

HopJim · Mar 18, 2018

RockyMTblue2 said:
You wrote yourself quite a story Natalie. Very proud to be a fan of yours. Go forth and prosper.

Wonderful story. A view on Nat that some may or may not share. I always felt that she would have been a major contributor at UConn if her thumb injury never happened. Was frustrated for all concerned to watch her not be able to catch or handle ball in UConn's motion offense. Anyone who watched her this past year would have seen a fluid, confident player that likely would have earned major minutes. Much for skilled than she showed with the bad thumb as a Huskie.

ME Husky Fan · Mar 18, 2018

Roger G said:
She went out with a 26 point, 20 rebound performance in the WNIT. There should be a name for a double double in which both points and rebounds are at least 20. Looking forward to watching her in the W. She's a great young woman.

The W as in the WNBA?

Roger G · Mar 19, 2018

ME Husky Fan said:
The W as in the WNBA?

Yes.

Roger G · Mar 19, 2018

Mainiac said:
I just checked her stats while at UCONN. She led team in rebounds per 40 both years she played ( I knew she had last year but did not know about the 15/16 season with Stewart)

She also averaged a double double per 40 both years (1 of 3 players in 16/17 and 1 of 4 players in 15/16).

Though she did turn the ball over (IMO due to her hand injury) her per 40 BRATS were still in the top 4 each year.

Her one and only start at UCONN was a Double Double.

Between GT, UCONN and GM She has acquired quite the list of accomplishments

Congrats Nat on a great collegiate career and wish you the best in what ever you decide to do in your future.

Great post! Nice digging. It really has been a great career. I hope she has enjoyed her time.

TitleTown · Mar 19, 2018

Roger G said:
Yes.

Butler had a great year but she is nowhere near being a WNBA level player!

jaundicedeye · Mar 19, 2018

TitleTown said:
Butler had a great year but she is nowhere near being a WNBA level player!

Despite your "nowhere near" certainty and the use of an exclamation point I will tell you that your estimation of her prospects in the WNBA is an underestimation of her talent and value. IMO and without exclamatory punctuation.

cbraarj · Mar 19, 2018

Mainiac said:
I just checked her stats while at UCONN. She led team in rebounds per 40 both years she played ( I knew she had last year but did not know about the 15/16 season with Stewart)

She also averaged a double double per 40 both years (1 of 3 players in 16/17 and 1 of 4 players in 15/16).

Though she did turn the ball over (IMO due to her hand injury) her per 40 BRATS were still in the top 4 each year.

Her one and only start at UCONN was a Double Double.

Between GT, UCONN and GM She has acquired quite the list of accomplishments

Congrats Nat on a great collegiate career and wish you the best in what ever you decide to do in your future.

Sorry but per 40 stats dont mean anything.

TitleTown · Mar 19, 2018

jaundicedeye said:
Despite your "nowhere near" certainty and the use of an exclamation point I will tell you that your estimation of her prospects in the WNBA is an underestimation of her talent and value. IMO and without exclamatory punctuation.

You are certainly entitled to your own opinion.

JoePgh · Mar 19, 2018

cbraarj said:
Sorry but per 40 stats dont mean anything.

Would you care to explain why?

Roger G · Mar 19, 2018

TitleTown said:
Butler had a great year but she is nowhere near being a WNBA level player!

She will be there. Mark my words. She is currently projected as going in the second round.

Longtime fan · Mar 19, 2018

Roger G said:
She went out with a 26 point, 20 rebound performance in the WNIT. There should be a name for a double double in which both points and rebounds are at least 20. Looking forward to watching her in the W. She's a great young woman.

I will be shocked if she plays in the WNBA. I wish her well, but I don't think she is anywhere near talented or athletic enough.

Bronx23 · Mar 19, 2018

First congrats Natalie! Excellent career!
While she surely won't be an NBA star, I do believe there are a # of teams that will gladly have her as a backup on the middle. She's adapted well to three very different roles, teams and cultures. She also brings a lot as a teammate and human being, in addition other playing and skill set.
Bronx23

HiDribble · Mar 19, 2018

Roger G said:
She went out with a 26 point, 20 rebound performance in the WNIT. There should be a name for a double double in which both points and rebounds are at least 20. Looking forward to watching her in the W. She's a great young woman.

Do you mean WNBA? No chance she survives there IMHO.

Roger G · Mar 19, 2018

HiDribble said:
Do you mean WNBA? No chance she survives there IMHO.

I guess we will just see. None of the players in the WNBA set the current record in rebounding.

Roger G · Mar 19, 2018

Longtime fan said:
I will be shocked if she plays in the WNBA. I wish her well, but I don't think she is anywhere near talented or athletic enough.

You mean she set a new NCAA mark for rebounding in a season, led her league in scoring, and tied the single season NCAA record for double doubles and consecutive double doubles without enough talent or athleticism to be a backup in the W. Boy, that was lucky.

Natalie Butler played her last college game

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