Butler University Athletics

2024-25 Season: Did not play... Redshirt.

High School: 4-star recruit (Prospect Nation)... Elite 150 ranking... Averaged 15.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.3 blocks, 2.2 steals, and 1.9 assists per game as a senior... McDonald's All-American Nominee... First Team All-State selection... Gatorade Player of the Year nominee... Named All-Region, All-County and All-Catholic... Tabbed Team MVP... Averaged 13.6 points, 12.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game as a junior to be named All-State, All-Region, All-County, and All-Catholic... Averaged 19.5 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game as a sophomore... Won two district championships and one conference championship... Had a 21-point, 20-rebound game against Saint Mary's Prep... Poured in 25 points vs. Regina while adding 10 rebounds and four steals... Two-time team captain... Recognized as the HTL Post Player of the Year... Wooten Top 150 player... Made the Detroit News All North Girls Basketball Team... Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) Academic All-State selection... Played AAU ball for Wisconsin Elite.

Personal: Daughter of Bernie and Jaclyn Swanson… Has two siblings; Ella and Ava... Biochemistry major.
 
Signing Swanson
"McKenzie has a very high motor which is something I love," Parkinson explained. "She rebounds outside of her area and has expanded her range on the perimeter. She has a lot of tools in the post that will only get better at the college level."
  
Why Swanson Chose Butler: I chose Butler for its culture, excellence in academics, and the basketball program. From the first day I stepped on campus, Butler has felt like home. I believe that the friendships and connections that I will make here will last a lifetime and contribute to my personal and professional growth.