(UConn Athletic Communications Photo)īutler, whose gift amount remains private, hopes his act of giving inspires others.
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UConn Men’s Basketball standout Caron Butler was drafted to the NBA as a lottery pick after the 2001-2002 season, and is still pursuing a career in professional basketball. The Basketball Champions Center is the first building at UConn financed entirely by private donations. Caron and Andrea’s commitment is meaningful as we work to complete the fundraising for the Center, and hopefully provides an example that others will follow.” “We have raised more than $33.5 million in private support toward this project, with another $3.5 million needed to complete it. “We are extremely grateful to Caron and Andrea for their support,” said Joshua Newton, president and CEO of the UConn Foundation. Coach Jim Calhoun and all the coaches – Karl Hobbs, Dave Leitao, George Blaney, and Tom Moore – have played a critical role in my life, and Andrea and I are blessed to be able to give back in this small way.” “Being recognized in the Huskies of Honor event brought back so many incredible memories and emotions. “Andrea and I met at UConn, and it has always held a special place in our hearts,” says Butler. He is a two-time NBA All-Star, 2011 NBA Champion as a member of the Dallas Mavericks, and is in his 14th season in the NBA, currently as a member of the Sacramento Kings.īutler returned to campus in February and was inducted as a member of the Huskies of Honor, which recognizes great players in UConn history. After that season, Butler was an NBA Draft lottery selection, with the 10th pick by the Miami Heat. (UConn Athletic Communications Photo)įormer UConn men’s basketball All-American Caron Butler and his wife Andrea have made a gift in support of the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center.Ĭaron Butler earned All-American honors and was the Big East Conference Player of the Year and the Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2001-02, and led the Huskies to the NCAA Elite Eight.
Copy Link Between 20, Caron Butler earned All-American honors, was the Big East Conference Player of the Year and the Tournament Most Outstanding Player in 2001-02, and led the Huskies to the NCAA Elite Eight.
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