INDIANAPOLIS -- Head Coach Kurt Godlevske has nine guards on the 2020-21 roster. Genesis Parker, Emilia Sexton, Oumou Toure and Upe Atosu all return to the huddle to form the most experience in this group. Grad transfer Micah Scheetz and Annilia Dawn will represent Butler for the first time this weekend and Bulldog fans will be delighted to see Jaia Alexander and Tenley Dowell back on the court as they put their prior injuries behind them.

Micah Scheetz
5-8
Graduate
Knoxville, Tenn. / Webb

Godlevske on Scheetz
Micah joins our program as an experienced player. She's played against nationally prominent teams and found success against them. Her value to us this year is to provide good minutes against good competition.

- Scheetz transferred to Butler from ETSU. She was a second team all-conference selection in 2019-20 after scoring 15.0 points per game, the fourth-highest average in the Southern Conference.
 
Genesis Parker
5-8
Redshirt-Senior
Bristow, Va. / Stonewall Jackson

Godlevske on Parker
Genesis' athleticism and ability to create is a strength for us. We like when she gets into the paint because good things happen. I also like that she has a year of experience playing in our conference. She understands what it takes to be successful.

- Parker reached double figure scoring in eight of Butler's first nine games during the start of the 2019-20 season. She capped off her junior campaign on a high note as well scoring 10+ points in three of Butler's final five games.
 
Annilia Dawn
5-5
Junior
Amarillo, Texas / Amarillo

Godlevske on Dawn
Annilia is tough and has a winning mentality. She takes pride in playing defense and will step in to take a charge for her teammates. She really does all the little things that we need from that position.

- Dawn averaged 12.3 points per game last year at Kilgore College. She spent her freshman season at Midland College.
 
Emilia Sexton
5-4
Junior
Louisville, Ky. / Male

Godlevske on Sexton
We have players around Emilia that help ascent her strength which is shooting the basketball. She had a great offseason.

- Sexton made 19 field goals last year with 13 of the 19 coming from 3-point range.
 
Tenley Dowell
6-0
Redshirt-Freshman
Morton, Ill. / Morton

Godlevske on Dowell
Tenley is one of the best shooters on our team. She has a nose for the ball and a great overall knowledge for the game. We are excited to add her ability to play inside and out.

- Dowell was limited to just one game last year due to injury (knee). She will likely play limited minutes until the first of the year as she progresses back to full game participation.
 
Oumou Toure
5-11
Sophomore
Kennewich, Wash. / Kamiakin

Godlevske on Toure
Oumou was great for us last year despite playing hurt. We are excited to see a healthy version of her this year. Our hope is that she takes another next step in the right direction and is consistent on a nightly basis.

- Toure was a unanimous selection to the BIG EAST All-Freshman Team.
 
Jaia Alexander
5-11
Redshirt-Senior
Baltimore, Md. / Roland Park

Godlevske on Alexander
Jaia can do things on the court that no one else has been able to do during my tenure here. She's creative with the ball in her hands. We love how she can finish over people. She is very strong and welcomes contact. If the defense backs off, she is also able to shoot from distance. The best part is that she is fluid in doing all of those things. It's a joy to watch her play. Coming into the season we know she can play either guard position. She will certainly draw attention from every defense that we face, but that is ok with us because she makes everyone around her better.

- Alexander will make her Butler debut this year. The Clemson transfer missed the entire 2019-20 season due to an injury.
 
Upe Atosu
5-9
Senior
Edo State, Nigeria / Scholars Imperial

Godlevske on Atosu
Upe has done everything a coach could ask for during this offseason. She is definitely a leader on this team. Upe brings energy to every practice and is vocal with her teammates. We also love her toughness.

- Atosu scored a season-high 18 points in her first career start at Butler. She hit four 3-pointers in the win over Purdue Fort Wayne while adding three rebounds, a block and an assist.
 
**Jamilyn Robinson will opt out of the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19 concerns**