Prospect Spotlight: Noah Butler (2019)
LAWRENCE, Kan. — One of the state’s premier 2019 players, Lawrence wing Noah Butler is still finding his way at the high school level after a standout summer. A strong, athletic 6’5, 205-pound wing player who can knock down jumpers,…
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Continue ReadingLAWRENCE, Kan. — One of the state’s premier 2019 players, Lawrence wing Noah Butler is still finding his way at the high school level after a standout summer.
A strong, athletic 6’5, 205-pound wing player who can knock down jumpers, bang in the paint and play above the rim, Butler describes himself as an energetic player who relishes competing at the defensive end.
“I love getting down and locking people up,” he said. “I also like to create for other players and also can hit big shots I would describe myself playing like (Kansas freshman) Josh Jackson.”
Butler spent last offseason competing for KC Run GMC and says he was mainly focused on winning and making himself and his teammates better throughout the summer.
His Lawrence High School squad is balanced with a host of talented players in each class. The Lions have started the season 12-6 and are currently ranked No. 9 in the latest Kansas Class 6A state rankings.
“My high school team is very balanced we have guys who know their role and go out and bust their tails every single time,” Butler said.
Butler entered the season with high expectations and says he hasn’t played his best this season but has found ways to contribute.
“I haven’t been playing to hot I’m really just been focused on creating for my teammates to knock down shots,” he said. “Just being able to play with in my opinion the best team in the state.”
Butler says his uncle has been the biggest influence on his basketball career to date this season.
“He has influenced me since I was 6,” Butler said. “I remember talking to him about what I want to do in life and I said basketball and he’s been pushing me ever since and I’m really grateful.”
A fan of Kobe Bryant and Russell Westbook, Butler says he had tried to implement their competitive nature into his own style of play.
“Both play with that killer instinct that I’m coming at you every time and not backing down,” he said. “I’ve been able to put that into my game and it’s taken it to another level.”
Butler does not yet hold any offers, but has heard from several schools, including Southern Illinois, Nebraska, Wichita State and Denver. He says he hopes to take a visit to those schools this summer.