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Brian Butch, Appleton West Basketball

Brian Butch, Appleton West Basketball (2003)


Photo courtesy brianbutchbasketballcamps.com

Brian Butch played basketball and graduated from Appleton West High School in 2003. He was a McDonald's All-American while leading the Terrors to a state runner-up finish as a senior. He later played at the University of Wisconsin and played professionally in various leagues. Here is an update of his accomplishments and where he is now:

Undergraduate College Attended: Wisconsin

Academic Major: Life Sciences Communications 

Primary College Athletic Achievements: 2008 Big Ten Champion, first-team all-Big Ten

Current Residence: Neenah

Current Career: Radio Host, Big Ten Network Analyst 

List Any Previous Careers of Note: Played professional basketball for 10 years, Coached for Wisconsin Herd for two years

Family (list spouse and children, including ages of children): Wife, Megan, and daughter, Madeline (1)

List any community organizations, hobbies or activities you are involved in: I run Brian Butch Basketball Camps

What sports do you participate in now? Basketball 

What game/event against an FVA opponent stands out in your memory and why? They were all great environments, I loved that so many people came out to all of our games.

Who was your favorite athlete you competed against in the FVA? Steve Hoelzel, Kaukauna

Who was your favorite FVA team to compete against? Kaukauna 

What makes you most proud of your high school? The group of teammates I played with 

Please share any other great memories of competing in the FVA: Going to the state tournament the last two years