Brianna Butler

Brianna Butler (born February 13, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Perth Lynx in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL).

Brianna Butler
No. 30 – Perth Lynx
PositionGuard
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1994-02-13) February 13, 1994
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Career information
High schoolNazareth (Brooklyn, New York)
CollegeSyracuse (2012–2016)
WNBA draft2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 23rd overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Sparks
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016Elitzur Holon
2016–presentPerth Lynx

College

Butler played college basketball at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York for the Orange.[1] During her time at Syracuse, Butler started in all 135 games played for the Orange. Holds the Syracuse record in three-pointers, with 373 made. She was also named to the All-ACC Second Team once and the All-ACC Academic Team twice.

Professional career

WNBA

In 2016, Butler became only the third player out of Syracuse to be taken in the WNBA draft, when she was picked by the Los Angeles Sparks.[2] However, she was eventually cut from the roster.

Australia

Butler began her professional career in Israel,[3] however, she was signed by the Perth Lynx to play in the Women's National Basketball League, Australia's premier women's league and the strongest league in the southern hemisphere.[4] She was signed seven rounds in, as the Lynx's previous import, Monica Wright, has terminated her contract due to injury. There, Butler will play alongside two Olympians in Natalie Burton and Tessa Lavey.

References
  1. "Syracuse University Athletics - Brianna Butler". cuse.com.
  2. "Syracuse women's basketball guard Brianna Butler drafted by WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks". syracuse.com.
  3. "Perth lands Brianna Butler, ex Elitzur Holon". australiabasket.com.
  4. "Perth Lynx sign American sharp-shooter Brianna Butler". wnbl.com.au. Archived from the original on 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2016-11-27.
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