Evan Haywood’s rise from local recruit to Butler’s high-volume floor spacer
In the 2025-26 season, Butler guard Evan Haywood emerged as a rotation piece who gave the Bulldogs reliable perimeter volume, averaging 7.2 points while making 55 threes and hitting 36% from deep; his 1.9 made threes per game ranked 13th in the Big East. At 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, he brings size, shooting gravity, and enough scoring punch to matter on a bench or complementary role, especially for a team needing a willing shot-taker who can stretch defenses. The swing factor is consistency: he’s a spacer first, creator second, but his efficient shooting profile and in-state familiarity make him a clean fit.
