Telfort was a good multi-level scorer at the mid-major level. Butler forward Jahmyl Telfort, a Northeastern transfer, played with Tyson Walker for a season at their previous stop. He’s not much of a scorer, but he’s a decent rim protector. They’re a seasoned duo who can create offense.īutler’s other two starters are also transfers, though center Jalen Thomas, from Detroit, played for the Bulldogs last season. ![]() Davis was a first-team All-Big West guard last season. Alexander averaged double digits in all three seasons at St. John’s) and off-guard DJ Davis (UC Irvine) were both big gets for Thad Matta, even if neither is very big. Two other transfers make up Butler’s backcourt. Athletically, that’s a win for MSU, though Brooks, when he uses his body to his advantage, can be a chore to handle. He’ll likely be matched up against his old roommate, Jaden Akins, out of the gate (though Izzo said A.J. He never found a rhythm offensively or consistent playing time in two seasons in East Lansing. Inside the matchup: It’s hard not to feel good for Pierre Brooks, who appears to have landed at a program where he’ll play a large role."I can't say I hope he plays great (Friday), but I hope he plays great the rest of the year." The Bulldogs haven’t played the stiffest of competition, but they’ve been good defensively, among the best in the country in effective field-goal percentage defense and 2-point field goal defense. "I think he looks great," Izzo said of Brooks. He’s made 5 of 17 3-pointers thus far and has made 9 of 10 free throws. Among Butler’s scoring leaders, MSU transfer Pierre Brooks II, who’s starting and averaging 13.3 points per game. Butler update: The Bulldogs are 3-0 with three lopsided wins, all by at least 34 points - over Eastern Michigan, Southeast Missouri State and East Tennessee State.RELATED: Couch: This is a flawed Michigan State basketball roster, but there's a really good team in there somewhere At 23.7 points per game, Tyson Walker leads the Big Ten in scoring early this season. Defensively, the Spartans have been pretty stingy, holding their three opponents to 37% shooting overall, including 28% from long range. MSU is now 8-for-50 from beyond the arc this season. ![]()
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