Jared Gladwyn Butler is a professional American basketball player who plays in the point guard position for the Washington Wizards of the NBA as of January 25, 2025. Butler attended Baylor University and played college basketball for the Baylor Bears men's basketball team. He appeared in three seasons for Baylor, averaging 14.1 points and 3.5 assists per game, according to Sports Reference. In his junior season, Butler led the Bears to their first national championship in their program's history. He posted 22 points and seven assists in the National Championship game vs. Gonzaga. Butler, in his junior season, scored 502 points and had 144 assists per game, according to Sports Reference. He was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
Butler was drafted as the 40th overall pick in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans but was traded to the Utah Jazz. In his rookie season, he appeared in 42 games, starting only one, averaging 3.8 points and 1.5 assists per game. As of January 25, 2025, he has played 120 games in the NBA and has scored 669 points, grabbed 148 rebounds, and assisted 279 times as per ESPN.
Who are Jared Butler's parents?
Jared Buttler's parents are Richard and Juanea Butler.
Jared Butler's Mother
Jared Butler's mother is Juanea Butler. Her hometown is Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Juanea completed her high school education at Baker High School and studied at Oral Roberts University and the University of New Orleans, according to her Facebook profile. Juanea’s Instagram handle is @jbutlerk.
What is Jared Butler's nationality?
Richard and Juanea Butler hold American nationality.
FAQs on Jared Butler
A. As of January 2025, Jared Butler is 24 years old.
A. Jared Butler stands 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall.
A. Jared Butler grew up in Reserve, Louisiana.
A. Jared Butler started his professional playing career in 2021.
