Coach Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies were in dire need of some good news on the recruiting trail when former Illinois signee Jase Butler announced his decision to flip to join UW.
Butler is ranked as the nation’s No. 13 combo guard and No. 97 player by 247Sports and is a much-needed addition for Sprinkle. In recent weeks, the program has seen guard Koren Johnson commit to Louisville and 2024 signee Casmir Chavis opt out of his national letter of intent after the backcourt appeared to be the strength of the team when the offseason began.
“From the moment Coach Sprinkle reached out, I immediately knew he was someone that I could see myself playing for,” Butler told 247 Sports’ Travis Branham. “It became clear to me that he is a winner—and winning is my main priority. He understands my game and values what I’m able to bring to the program—versatility, shooting, and playmaking ability as a big guard.”
NEWS: Jase Butler, the No. 97 overall recruit in the 2024 class and former Illinois signee, has committed to Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies, he tells @247Sports.
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The long, athletic guard has promising upside with the ability to score from anywhere on the floor and should fit well in Sprinkle’s offense. He projects as a bench piece that can provide instant offense in his first year and should be a reliable option on Montlake for the foreseeable future.
“I look forward to coming in and competing from day one and making my teammates better,” he told Branham. “Washington has a rich history of producing elite guards and winning. I’m humbled and beyond excited for this opportunity to join the Husky family.”