Brian Butch Named NBA-Dleague Performer of the Week

Published on April 8, 2013 under NBA G League (G League)
Bakersfield Jam News Release


BAKERSFIELD, April 8, 2013 - Brian Butch was today named NBA Development League Performer of the Week for games played April 1-7. The honor is the first for Butch of his career.

Butch (6-11, 240, Wisconsin) helped the Jam to a 3-0 week to close out the 2013 NBA D-League regular season and clinch the West Division title. He played in two games, averaging 27.5 points while shooting 69 percent from the field, 15.0 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 34.5 minutes.

He led the team in both scoring and rebounding in both of his outings, including a season-high 28 points in a 109-102 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors on April 5. He tied a season high with 18 rebounds on April 1 in a 124-94 win over the Reno Bighorns. In 47 games for the Jam this season, Butch is averaging 12.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 29.5 minutes.

Bakersfield will play the Austin Toros in the first round of the NBA D-League playoffs. Game one will be at Austin on Thursday, April 11 at 5:30 p.m. PST.



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