Butler's Game-Changing Dribble Seals Triumph!
One day after coach Thad Matta announced his decision to retire, Butler guard Jamie Kaiser Jr. announced intentions to enter transfer portal.
Butler redshirt sophomore Jamie Kaiser Jr. plans to enter the transfer portal per On3. The transfer portal doesn't officially open until April 7, but Butler coach Thad Matta's decision to retire Monday has spurned the first Bulldogs player to seek a new team.
Kaiser started all but one game during his second season with the Bulldogs, averaging 9. 5 points and 4. 3 rebounds per game.
Kaiser, a former Top 100 recruit from powerhouse IMG Academy spent his freshman season at Maryland before transferring to Butler. A foot injury and subsequent surgery cost him all of the 2024-25 season, allowing him to get a medical redshirt. He entered the starting lineup in Year 2 primed to be a key part of Butler's offense.
The 6-foot-6 guard/forward emerged as one of Butler's top perimeter defenders. He's a willing rebounder on both ends of the floor and contributes to the game without being a focal point of the offense. Butler coach Thad Matta lauded Kaiser for his willingness to sacrifice shots on offense and embrace doing the dirty work for the team.