Butler Basketball: Top-10 Bulldogs of the century (2000-2018)
6. Kellen Dunham (2012 – 2016)
Career Stats (4 years): 14.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game
In the Big East era for Butler basketball, not many players have been better scorers than Kellen Dunham. After a quality freshman season playing in the Atlantic 10 where he averaged 9.5 points per game, the 6’6″ guard exploded onto the scene in his next three seasons, all of which came in the Big East. He averaged 16 points per game in each of those three years and was a focal point of the offense.
A constant threat to hit from beyond the arc, Downpour Dunham simply knew how to make it rain. He was a career 38.5% shooter from 3-point range but his junior and senior shooting seniors were truly remarkable. In those two years, Dunham attempted 5.8 trifectas per game and knocked them at a 41.9% clip. It is without question that Dunham was one of the best shooters to ever play in a Butler uniform.
Even though Dunham was not much of a playmaker or rebounder, his scoring ability on some excellent Butler teams is what warrants his placement on this list. In addition, his longevity as a scorer for three consecutive years was impressive. He ranks fourth on Butler’s all-time scoring list and is second among the players to play in the 21st century.
He reached the NCAA Tournament in three of his four collegiate seasons and won his first-round game in each of those appearances. With his apt ability to bury vital 3-pointers, Dunham was a fan-favorite of the Dawg Pound, Butler’s student section.