Butler

Butler University · Butler Bulldogs · Indianapolis, Indiana

8 players

These are the 8 players who wore the colors of Butler and went on to play in the NBA, from 1946 to 2025: Michael Ajayi, Jahmyl Telfort, Sean McDermott and more. 6 of them made the jump to the NBA straight from here.

NBA players who played at Butler

Michael Ajayi 2025 · Reached the NBA from here
Jahmyl Telfort 2023-2024 · Reached the NBA from here
Sean McDermott 2016-2019 · Reached the NBA from here
Kelan Martin 2014-2017
Gordon Hayward 2008-2009 · 2010 Draft, pick 9
Shelvin Mack 2008-2010 · 2011 Draft, pick 34
Bob Evans 1946-1948 · 1949 Draft
Buckshot O'Brien 1946-1949 · 1950 Draft

NCAA record

2 lost finals

2011
Runner-up 53–41 · Champion: Connecticut Most Outstanding Player: Kemba Walker Coach: Brad Stevens · Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas
2010
Runner-up 61–59 · Champion: Duke Most Outstanding Player: Kyle Singler Coach: Brad Stevens · Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

All NCAA champions

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