Local standout Evan Haywood has signed a national letter of intent to join the Butler men's basketball program. He will suit up for the Bulldogs beginning with the 2024-25 season.
 
Haywood, a 6-4 guard from Carmel, Ind., is beginning his senior season at Brebeuf Jesuit High School in Indianapolis. He has played on the summer circuit with both the Progeny 2024 and EG10 17U programs.
 
"We are excited to have Evan join our Butler family," said head coach Thad Matta. "Evan is a terrific young man with Butler ties who is a high-level shooter with great knowledge of the game and athleticism."
 
As a junior at Brebeuf, Haywood averaged 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.8 steals while shooting 37 percent from three-point range. He earned both all-conference and All-Marion County honors following the season.
 
Evan's uncle, Rodney, played basketball at Butler. He, Matta and Jody Littrell were captains on the 1989-90 Bulldog team, which was Barry Collier's first season as the head coach at Butler.  
 
Butler (1-0) returns to action Friday night, hosting Southeast Missouri State at Hinkle Fieldhouse.