Big East Basketball: Analyzing each program’s 2020 recruiting class

Butler Bulldogs: No. 6 Big East, No. 41 Nation

Myles Wilmoth – 6’9 / 205 PF

The three-star talent from St. Andrew’s School committed to Butler Basketball, who have roster options, then preceded to be named to the All-New England Preparatory School Athletic Council AA team. Despite the fact that he prefers to face-up his defender rather than back him down when he gets the ball in the paint, he is physical and always around the loose balls and rebounds. His ability to extend the defense beyond the arc and take forwards off the dibble will serve him well in the Big East.

Jakobe Coles – 6’7 / 230 C

A couple of inches taller and Cole would be the prototype of a point/center if there ever was one. At 230 pounds he already has the physical attributes to compete in the Big East as he uses his big body to handle the ball in the open court and finish at the rim. His ability to body up defenders is also a necessity as his vertical is not one of his attributes, but does not prevent him from connecting from beyond the arc. Guarding opposing 6’7 players on the perimeter will be difficult as well, but would make an interesting member of a ‘small ball’ lineup.

Myles Tate – 6’0 / 170 PG

Tate was the consistent primary ball-handler at Dorman as his basketball IQ was on full display as he would pass to get out of trouble and start the fast break. Not only would he trigger the fast break, but he would often finish it off as he would often get the kickback for a trailing three. Defensively off the ball, he is aware but not intense and when guarding the ball, even high school guards could use their body in order to create space.

Chuck Harris – 6’2 / 185 PG

Played the point guard position on Gonzaga High School alongside two other D1 recruits. His defensive play is a clear indication he takes pride on that end of the court as he would consistently meet the ball-handler at three-quarter court making it difficult to run the offense. His preference for fighting through screens protects the frontcourt players from getting caught in a potential pick’n’roll mismatch. Harris can strip the ball handler and end with a dunk on the other end. His preferred method of scoring is getting into the lane and executing a hybrid of a floater/teardrop over the rim protectors.

Carlos Johnson – 6’6 / 210 PF

When “Scooby” walks into Hinkle Fieldhouse in front of the Dawg Pound for the first time, just by looking at him you know he is ready to play Big East basketball. Aside from being physically ready to play at the next level, his shooting ability is as well. Despite his physical attributes, Johnson spent a fair amount of time on the perimeter with Benton Harbour. He is practically ‘money’ from the short corner and has had a number of games with multiple three-pointers. There were games when Johnson did not get up and down the court every possession, but more times than not it was on the offensive end after watching his outlet pass.