points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 blocks per game. Butch was selected for USA Pan-American game trials in 2006. Professional career After going undrafted in the 2008 NBA draft, Butch joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2008 NBA Summer League. He later signed with Jiangsu Dragons of China. He left Jiangsu in November after just 2 games. In December 2008, he signed with Giants Nördlingen of Germany. Throughout the 2008–09 season with the Giants, he played 20 games averaging 10.6 points and 5.5 rebounds. In 2009, Butch signed with Ilisiakos of Greece. He played in 3 games averaging 14 points and 5.3 rebounds. He left in November 2009. In December 2009, Butch was acquired by the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League. As the Jam's starting center, Butch was named an NBA D-League All Star. Coming off the bench, he was named the 2010 All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player. On April 11, 2010, Butch signed with the Denver Nuggets. On August 15, 2010, he was waived by Nuggets before playing in a game for them. Later that year, he re-joined Nuggets for the 2010 NBA Summer League. However, he sustained a season-ending injury in a game against the Lakers, forcing him to sit out the entire 2010–11 season. In November 2011, he was re-acquired by the Jam for the 2011–12 season. On December 9, 2011, he signed with the New Orleans Hornets. He was later waived by the Hornets on December 23. He re-joined the Jam in March 2012. He joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On September 24, 2012, Butch signed with the Utah Jazz. However, he was waived on October 18. In November 2012, he was re-acquired by the Jam for the 2012–13 season. In April 2013, he joined Atléticos de San Germán of Puerto Rico. He left in May after playing in 2 games. In November 2013, he was re-acquired by the Jam for the 2013–14 season. On February 3, 2014, he was traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. On February 27, 2014, the Mad Ants bought out Butch's contract. The same day, he signed with the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association as an import for the 2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup. In July 2015, Butch signed with Toshiba Brave Thunders of Japan for the 2015–16 season. Coaching career Brian Butch served as the Associate Head Coach of the