Butler was a key piece for De Smet, with his length and activity level standing out. He always seemed to be around the basketball, moving well to find openings and making plays off his teammates.

Offensively, he hit some timely shots, finishing with touch near the rim while also stretching the floor as a shooter. His confidence and willingness to take big shots was evident — he consistently looked to be aggressive and score when it mattered most.

On the defensive end, Butler’s high activity level and ability to stay connected with his teammates helped pace the Spartans at various points throughout the game. He’s the ideal role player, seamlessly complementing De Smet’s deep rotation of primary ball handlers and providing reliable support whenever needed.

Butler was a key piece for De Smet, with his length and activity level standing out. He always seemed to be around the basketball, moving well to find openings and making plays off his teammates.

Offensively, he hit some timely shots, finishing with touch near the rim while also stretching the floor as a shooter. His confidence and willingness to take big shots was evident — he consistently looked to be aggressive and score when it mattered most.

On the defensive end, Butler’s high activity level and ability to stay connected with his teammates helped pace the Spartans at various points throughout the game. He’s the ideal role player, seamlessly complementing De Smet’s deep rotation of primary ball handlers and providing reliable support whenever needed.