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Butler Basketball: What to expect from the Bulldogs’ 2017 recruiting class

By Lukas Harkins

Feb 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A wide angle general view of the DePaul Blue Demons playing against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A wide angle general view of the DePaul Blue Demons playing against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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SG Cooper Neese – Cloverdale, Indiana

Rankings across recruiting sites: ESPN (Three-star), 247 (Three-star), Scout (Three-star)

One of the best overall shooters in this incoming freshman class around the country, Cooper Neese can splash. During his senior season for Cloverdale High School, Neese shot 38% from three at 118-for-309. This potency from behind the arc also allowed him to beat his man and finish from mid-range and around the rim. He did this all to the tune of a smooth 27.2 points per game. At 6’4″, Neese is also a solid rebounder, snagging 9.5 rebounds per game.

His playmaking ability at the shooting guard position is also impressive, where he dished 2.6 assists per game and averaged 2.2 steals per game, opening up transition opportunities for him and his teammates. Neese can be an immediate help to Butler because of his ability to shoot the three, but there is so much more about his game that makes him a special talent.

For more on how Neese fits with Butler and his future with the team, go read this excellent article by David Woods at IndyStar.