Wichita State Athletics

At WSU: Redshirted during the 2006-07 season, but practiced with the team.

High School: Played for coach Oliver Fitzpatrick at Little Rock Central where he was a standout playing small forward, power forward and center... Lettered in basketball all four years... Rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals.com... Led the Tigers by averaging 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists per game as a senior, and 12 points and nine rebounds as a junior... A very athletic player, Butler is also known for his shot blocking abilities.

Personal: The son of Howard Butler III and Helen Peaster... Born July 6, 1988 in Little Rock, Ark... Has a brother, Shawe, and a sister, Candar... Lists Tracy McGrady and Kevin Garnett as his favorite athletes... Also recruited by Memphis, Arkansas, Cincinnati and Florida State, among others... Is undecided on a major at WSU.