Steps in college basketball recruiting include (1) talent identification; (2) unofficial visits; (3) scholarship offers, (4) official visits; (5) commitments.
Butler has reached step four with three high school prospects in the 2017 class. Sequentially, those visiting this week:
>> Jerald Butler, 6-4, point guard, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The 210-pound Calvary Christian Academy player is reminiscent of Roosevelt Jones. His other offers include Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Rutgers and Temple. He is not nationally ranked but has attracted summer attention with the Florida Vipers’ club team.
>> Christian David, 6-7, forward, Milton, Ontario, ranked 80th by Rivals and 81st by ESPN.