Rotnei Clarke chooses Butler over Oklahoma

[valpopal]

Congrats to the Bulldogs! Butler has strengthened itself in the future with the addition of Arkansas transfer Rotnei Clarke, possibly the best perimeter shooter in the country. He chose Butler over Oklahoma, will sit out one year and then replace Nored. However, this guarantees Butler will continue to be tough, and this has to be seen as a positive sign for the overall high level of play in the Horizon League:

http://eye-on-college-basketball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26283066/31035125?source=rss_blogs_NCAAB

[wh]

ESPN Scouts Grade 95 and top 100 player coming out of HS...

[staxawax]

Well, not exactly replace Nored.  Clarke is not a point guard, he's a shooting guard.  And, with Jackson Aldridge and Chrishawn Hopkins manning the point, Clarke will be free to fire at will from behind the arc.

[FWalum]

A great get who really should fit the "Butler Way" on offense.  Not so sure he will be able to play up to their standards on D. Also not sure if I would be willing to burn two years for one from a scholarship standpoint. The "drama" associated with this kid and his family is also very high. If things work out he will be a huge impact player on offense.