
Bighorns Acquire former George Mason Standout
March 11, 2009 - NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release
Reno-The Bighorns announced Monday, they have acquired former George Mason standout 6'2" 190lb, Guard, Lamar Butler.
Butler spent much of the 2007 season in the Czech Republic playing with the BK Prostejov. He returned to the United States with the Colorado 14ers for the 2008-2009 season. While with the 14ers, Butler played in 26 games and averaged 5.7 ppg.
Butler is most notably remembered for his role on the 2005-2006 George Mason Final Four "Cinderella" team. During George Mason's Final Four run Butler was named the Washington D.C regional MVP, after George Mason defeated Michigan State, Wichita State, North Carolina and the number 1 seeded Connecticut Huskies. Butler averaged 12.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists during his senior year at George Mason.
Butler will join the Bighorns on the road Tuesday March 10 against the Bakersfield Jam.
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