Butler Bulldogs sign three standouts for 2013 class

Talent comes and talent goes, but most schools just call it reloading. At a school like Butler University, student-athletes tend to stick around for all four years of their eligibility. Recently, the only exceptions that didn't stick around for their full four seasons of playing eligibility both had the priviledge of helping lead the Bulldogs to a National Championship game in their final seasons at Butler.

Gordon Hayward, now in his third NBA season with the Utah Jazz and Shelvin Mack is in his second season in the NBA with the Washington Wizards, were both a part of the 2010 National Runner-up team that almost beat Duke. Mack was a true leader in Butler's 2011 NCAA Tournament run before falling to Connecticut.

The 2013 Butler Bulldog recruiting class is compiled of three players that are winning as high schoolers and are great student-athletes, two ingredients that are a vital part of joining Brad Stevens' program and Butler University.

Nolan Berry is a 6'8 center at De Smet Jesuit Prep in Missouri. As a junior last season, Berry was recognized as one of the top high school players in Missouri and was a 1st Team All-State selection. Averaging 19.5 points and 9.2 rebounds, Nolan led De Smet Jesuit to a 19-9 record. His grandfather, Ed Macauley, is a former NBA player.

Andrew Chrabascz will also bring his talents to Indianapolis in 2013 from Cushing Academy in Massachusetts, but resides in Portsmith, Rhode Island. The 6'6 Chrabascz puts up some pretty solid numbers and will more than likely fit nicely playing as a small forward for the Bulldogs. During his junior year, Andrew averaged 17 points, 9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game while leading Cushing Academy to a 20-7 mark. He is a physical presence with a great inside-out game.

Rene Castro is a 6'2 two-guard from Worcester, MA (Worcester Academy) will be a great addition right away next fall. Castro was the Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year, averaging 23.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 steals, while shooting 42% from three-point range. Rene picked Butler over fellow Atlantic 10 members, Duquesne and George Washington and also Boston University.

With guards Rotnei Clarke and Chase Stigall, along with center Andrew Smith all three graduating after this season, Berry, Chrabascz and Castro will be able to fill the shoes of three those outgoing seniors.