Butler University Athletics

PRIOR TO BUTLER: Consensus four-star recruit...the No. 98-ranked player in the Class of 2026 according to the 247Sports Composite...as a senior, played in 28 of team’s 32 games en route to 24-8 record and Class 3A state runner-up finish, his second consecutive state runner-up finish with The Villages...named Class 3A Player of the Year for Florida Athletic Coaches Association District 8...first team All-Area selection by Lake & Sumter Style Magazine...selected to Team USA roster for the 2026 Team USA vs. Team World 24K Showcase at the Iverson Classic...received the 2025-26 "Most Courageous Award" from the Buffalo Booster Club...scored his 1,000th career point in the 54-53 win over Victory Christian on Dec. 5, 2025...led the team in both blocks and steals...averaged 8.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a senior...also led The Villages to the 2025 Class 3A state championship game as a junior...named to the 2025 Class 3A All-State Tournament Team after averaging 14.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per contest in the postseason...averaged 15.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and shot 48.6 percent from the floor in the PRO16 League for Tre Mann Elite in 2025...part of the 2024 NIKE Elite 100 as well as the Jay Bilas Skills Camp...attended Umatilla High School for two years prior to The Villages...initially signed with LSU during the November 2025 signing period but was released from his letter of intent following a coaching change. Butler assistant coach Jalen Courtney-Williams built a strong relationship with Brutus while recruiting him as a member of the LSU staff.

PERSONAL: Son of Danise...has one sister, Herva.