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By RYAN McMULLEN South Carolina graduate transfer Jair Bolden committed to Butler on Friday. Jeff Goodman first reported the news. “Jair is an impressive young man who first and foremost fits The Butler Way,” said Butler coach LaVall Jordan. “He provides veteran leadership and understands the role he can have in our program’s success next season. Jair is a proven … [Read more...] about Butler adds South Carolina grad transfer Jair Bolden

By RYAN McMULLEN Chuck Harris, the 6-foot-1 point guard from Gonzaga College High School and Team Takeover AAU (DC), announced his pledge to Butler. Harris picked the Bulldogs over Georgetown, George Washington, Providence, and Penn State. LaVall Jordan and his staff are getting a guard who is shifty and has great defense. So far in the EYBL season, he averaged 6.4 … [Read more...] about Chuck Harris to Butler

By ADAM ZAGORIA Jordan Tucker cannot wait until Saturday. That’s the day he will make his debut for Butler after transferring from Duke in January, and then sitting out per NCAA transfer regulations. “I’ve been thinking about this game since I got to Butler,” the 6-foot-7, 210-pound wing from White Plains, N.Y. said Thursday by phone. “I’ve been excited for eight months. I … [Read more...] about With Duke behind him, Jordan Tucker ready to debut for Butler

By ADAM ZAGORIA Bo Hodges, the 6-foot-5 transfer from East Tennessee State, has committed to Butler. He will sit one to play one. Hodges chose the Bulldogs over Arkansas, Minnesota, Tennessee State and a return to East Tennessee State Hodges averaged 12.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season. To Be Continued pic.twitter.com/929GNMNQyD— Bo Hodges … [Read more...] about Butler adds East Tennessee State transfer Bo Hodges