Augusto Cassia, 6-8 forward from Brazil who trains at the NBA Global Academy in Australia, has signed a national letter of intent to join the Butler men's basketball program.
 
Cassia will have four seasons of eligibility with the Bulldogs, beginning with the 2023-24 season.
 
"Augusto has a maturity that comes from living and training all over the world at a young age," said Butler coach Thad Matta. "On the court, his athleticism and size provide him with good versatility in the paint and on the perimeter. We're excited to get him on campus and integrated into our program."
 
In 2016, the NBA opened its first academy offering elite year-round athletic and academic training. In addition to currently training at the NBA Global Academy in Canberra, Australia, Cassia previously trained at the NBA Academy Latin America in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
 
Cassia represented Brazil at the 2019 South American U17 championship, averaging 6.8 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in four games. He has also played for Corinthians, a professional team in Brazil.