No. 51-ranked J'Lon Lyons commits to Butler basketball

Posted Aug 27, 2026
Butler landed a major piece in the 2027 class when four-star point guard J'Lon Lyons announced his commitment to the Bulldogs. The 6-foot-2 guard, ranked No. 51 overall in the 2027 class, chose Butler after also considering Syracuse, Maryland, VCU, Virginia, Washington, Georgetown and Tennessee. Butler made Lyons a priority throughout the process. (247 Sports)

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