User:Editorofthewiki/Isom Butler

Isom Charles Butler (born October 12, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Ballers of the Junior Basketball Association (JBA).

High school career
Butler played his first two season of high school basketball at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Butler transferred to Centennial High School in Corona, California and averaged 13 points, five assists, four rebounds, and two steals per game. He scored 20 points in a December 26, 2016 win against Mission Hills Alemany, 70-50. He helped Centennial reach the CIF Regional title game. He received First-Team All-League and First-Team All-Defense recognition, and was named Defensive Player of the League. Butler was a All-Area Honorable Mention selection. He was a 2017 McDonald's All-American nominee. Butler competed for Team Elite in AAU play. He was offered a scholarship to Cal State Bakersfield. Butler did not play in the 2017-18 season as he reclassified to the class of 2018.

Professional career
Instead of going to college, Butler was chosen to join the Atlanta Ballers of the Junior Basketball Association (JBA). In an article in FluurySports, he was selected as a player to watch in the JBA, with the comment that "Butler is a scrappy guard that loves to play quickly. He has a solid jump shot that allows him to get to the lane easier than other players in the league." In the JBA's debut game on June 21, 2018, Butler recorded 12 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks in a 126–117 win over the Chicago Ballers. He was named to the East roster for the JBA All-Star Game.