Antonio Butler

South County High School

High School Coach: Wendell Johnson

City: Lorton, Virginia

 

AAU Team: VA Elite

Member of 2009 Big Shots I Myrtle Beach Championship AAU Team

2008 Selected to DC Assault "Take Your Best Shot" All Tournament team. 

Honor Roll  Student

Class: 2010 Ht: 6'4"  Wt: 176 lbs

Position: Guard/Forward

College Recruitment: Undecided

Antonio Butler has emerged as one of the top players in the area because of his hard work on the hardwood and in the classroom. Antonio is a hard working combo guard/forward that can be as physical with most sizable post players.  Rebounding from the guard position is a plus for the 6"4 combo guard.  Butler has completed against some of the best AAU teams in the country (DC Assault, East Cost Fusion, Triple Threat, God Glory, Wisconsin Playground Warriors, Team Philly, etc)

 

Butler is very athletic and has a workman attitude towards the game.  His physical abilities over shadow his guard skills but Butler has is a solid player that has college abilities.   

 

 

Athleticism: Very athletic has the ability to play against larger players and the ability to rebound is where his athletism really shows.

Outside Shooting: Not so much of a three point shooter - but has the ability to score from beyond the arch. The strength to become a consistent outside shooter is where he can improve on.

Mid-Range: This an area where Butler is at his best, his strength and ability to get to the hoop enables him to a scoring threat from this range. 

Shot Creation: Can create shot in open space and in traffic.

Ball Handling: Doesn't turn the ball over, but must become a more consistent ball handler in traffic.

Defense: Good defender, can and will defend larger post players. Ability to defend and rebound a definite strength.

Basketball IQ: As a multi position player Butler understands multiple positions on the court offense and defense.  

Fundamentals: Butler has improved in this area, playing against and with higher caliber players this is an area where he has improved the most. 

Potential: Antonio can definitely play at the next level, his lack of true point guard skills put him at a two-three position.  This is a bonus for any school looking to add a good quality player at the position.  Low DI - DII

In the News:

Butler was acknowledged from recruits.com for his play at the 2009 Sonny Hill Future Star Tournament in Philadelphia...more

Butler received Honorable mention at the 2009 Hoop Group Elite Camp Session One Player Rankings...more

2008- 09 I95Ballers.com selects Butler to 16U All-Tournament team...more