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By Android Grove

Updated 18 March 2023

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American basketball player

Da'Sean Butler is ...

Alive

Born	25 January 1988 in Newark
Age	35 years, 2 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Occupation	basketball player and basketball coach
Height	2.01m (6'7")
Weight	102kg (224.9lbs)
Country for sport	United States of America
Sport	basketball
Member of sports team	BK VEF Rīga, Austin Spurs and West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball
Educated at	Bloomfield Tech High School and West Virginia University

About Da'Sean Butler

Da'Sean Butler: The Rise and Fall of a Basketball Star

Da'Sean Butler was born on January 25, 1988, in Newark, New Jersey. From a young age, he showed a natural talent for basketball, and by the time he reached high school, he was already a standout player. Butler attended Bloomfield Tech High School, where he led his team to two state championships and was named the New Jersey Player of the Year in 2006.

After high school, Butler attended West Virginia University, where he continued to excel on the court. He was a four-year starter for the Mountaineers and helped lead the team to the Final Four in 2010. Butler was named the Big East Tournament MVP that year and was also a consensus All-American.

Despite his success in college, Butler's professional career got off to a rocky start. He was drafted by the Miami Heat in the second round of the 2010 NBA draft but was waived before the start of the season. He then signed with the San Antonio Spurs but was again waived before ever playing a game.

Butler eventually found success overseas, playing for teams in Israel, Italy, and Australia. He also played in the NBA G League and had brief stints with the Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs.

However, Butler's career was cut short by a devastating knee injury in 2013. He tore his ACL while playing for the Idaho Stampede in the NBA G League and was forced to retire from basketball at the age of 25.

Since retiring, Butler has stayed involved in basketball as a coach and mentor. He has also become an advocate for mental health awareness, speaking openly about his own struggles with depression and anxiety.

Da'Sean Butler's story is one of both triumph and tragedy. He was a talented player who achieved great success in college but was never able to fully realize his potential in the NBA. Despite the setbacks he faced, Butler has remained resilient and continues to inspire others both on and off the court.

References:

- "Da'Sean Butler Bio." West Virginia University Athletics, wvusports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/da-sean-butler/1414.

- "Da'Sean Butler." Basketball-Reference.com, basketball-reference.com/players/b/butlese01.html.

- "Da'Sean Butler: From the NBA to Coaching and Mental Health Advocacy." The Athletic, theathletic.com/214420