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Pelicans Sign Zylan Cheatham And John Butler, Waive Izaiah Brockington The New Orleans Pelicans have announced the signings of forwards John Butler and Zylan Cheatham and the waiving of two-way guard Izaiah Broc...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA Draft Day: Will John Butler Jr. hear his name on Thursday evening NBA Draft Day.

JUNE 23, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Late-Round Looks: John Butler John Butler is an intriguing prospect at the four spot.

JUNE 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

John Butler makes NBA Draft decision John Butler Jr. remaining in the NBA Draft.

JUNE 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Remains in NBA Draft Butler will stay in the NBA Draft, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The seven-footer was a key cog for the Seminoles in 2021, playing 18.9 minutes across 31 games and putting up 5.9 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists. His three point shooting (39.3 percent) is unique for a player of his size, and is likely the most intriguing aspect of his game to NBA scouts.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

John Butler is one of 283 names on the NBA Draft Early Entry List John Butler on NBA Draft Early Entry List.

APRIL 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Back in starting lineup Butler is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Butler came off the bench in last Saturday's game against N.C. State due to it being senior night. The freshman will be back in the first five out there in the Seminoles' opening round of the ACC Tournament Wednesday, however.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench on Senior Day Butler isn't starting Saturday's game against North Carolina State.

Impact Florida State is celebrating Senior Day on Saturday, so Justin Lindner will draw the start. However, Butler should see a relatively normal workload in spite of his bench role.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six rebounds in return Butler notched two points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 26 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 56-51 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Butler ended up getting the start after leaving last Saturday's game against Wake Forest with an ankle injury. He will look to have a more productive game on Saturday against North Carolina.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Bulter (ankle) will play and is in the starting lineup Wednesday against Pittsburgh.

Impact Butler left Saturday's loss against Wake Forest early with an ankle injury, but the freshman is back and ready to go for the Seminoles' game versus the Panthers. Butler is posting 5.5 points and 2.5 rebounds across 22 outings this year.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed as game-time call Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton suggested Tuesday that Butler (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Pittsburgh, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee...

Impact Butler and Fletcher both sprained their ankles in Florida State's 68-60 win over Wake Forest on Saturday. At this stage, Butler's injury looks to be more worrisome than Fletcher, though Hamilton didn't suggest that either big man is at risk of a long-term absence. Butler, a 7-foot-1 freshman center, has started each of Florida State's last 16 games, averaging 5.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.6 blocks in 17.4 minutes.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with ankle sprain Butler left Saturday's game in the first half with an ankle sprain and was unable to return, Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

Impact Butler attempted to warm up in the second half of the contest but was ultimately unable to rejoin the action for the Seminoles. with Florida State's frontcourt extremely banged up at the moment, Butler's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's clash with Pittsburgh.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records key block in OT Butler had 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two blocks over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 79-78 1OT win over Duke.

Impact Teammate Malik Osborne had been dealing with an ankle injury going into this contest, so while it was thought to be a prime opportunity for Butler, Osborne ended up logging 32 minutes off the bench anyway. Still, Butler finished with a season high in both points and minutes, including a rejection on Duke's Wendell Moore to seal the victory. Butler has now started the last 10 games for the Seminoles, and the four-star center has put up 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds over that span.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler's block seals Florida State's OT win over No. 6 Duke

RayQuan Evans made a pair of free throws with 12 seconds left in overtime, John Butler blocked Wendell Moore Jr.‘s driving attempt in the lane with 2 seconds remaining, and Florida...

JANUARY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 10 points in spot start Butler amassed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and five rebounds across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 93-65 loss to Purdue.

Impact Butler got the start Tuesday due to Tanor Ngom's knee injury, and he made the most of the opportunity while putting up season-best numbers in both points and rebounds. While he's expected to remain on the bench on a long-term scenario, he might be in line for a few more starts if Ngom needs more time than expected to recover.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Butler is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Purdue.

Impact Butler will make his first career start since Tanor Ngom is out with a knee injury. The freshman is currently averaging 5.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in six appearances.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Butler's block seals Florida State's OT win over No. 6 Duke