Baylor University sophomore guard Jared Butler has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft. Butler is retaining his ability to return to Baylor throughout the pre-draft process.
— Jared Butler (@J_Hooper11) April 20, 2020
Butler became a starter for the Bears partway through his freshman season. As a full-time starter as a sophomore, Butler averaged 16 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.
Most NBA draft analysts have Butler rated as a mid-second round pick. He’s got good size for the point guard position at 6’3’’. Butler is a solid defender and good scorer.
Where Butler will need work to make it in the NBA is with his playmaking. He’s more of a scorer than a passer at this point. His shot is also streaky, even if he did improve considerable in his second season at Baylor.
The current deadline for players to declare for the 2020 draft is Sunday, April 26. If this deadline will change due to the NBA’s current suspended season is unknown.
