
Reggie Butler is Xavier’s interior anchor with real Big East muscle
In the 2025-26 season, Reggie Butler gives Xavier a true center’s presence: a 6-foot-10, 270-pound interior body who can bang on the glass, absorb contact, and change the tone of a game with physicality. The clearest differentiator is old-school size and strength—he’s built to defend the paint, set rugged screens, and punish softer frontcourts. He’s a fit if a team wants a low-maintenance, high-impact big who embraces dirty-work basketball; the upside is toughness and rim protection, while the question is whether his offensive game can stretch beyond finishing and rebounds.