University of Rhode Island

2013-14 (Freshman):

• Saw a season-high 20 minutes of action, tallying five points and two rebounds at Brown
• Played 14 minutes, knocking down a first half 3-pointer vs. New Hampshire
• Knocked down both of his 3-point attempts at SMU
• Also scored a basket versus UNC Asheville

At Memphis East H.S.:

• Averaged 14.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game as a senior, despite suffering through a season-long ankle injury.
• As a junior, helped the Mustangs win the 2012 Tennessee Class AAA State Championship
• Connected on 8-11 FG (4-6 3FG) in the title game against Memphis Central H.S.
• Named to the Pepsi Best of the Preps Class AAA team by the Memphis Commercial Appeal
• Ranked among the top 50 shooting guards in the country according to ESPN.com

Personal:

• Matthew Butler was born on March 2, 1995
• Son of Brenda Pryor
• Has a brother Darrelle
• Enjoys reading and playing videogames
• Lists Kyrie Irving as his favorite player and the New York Knicks as his favorite NBA team