J’Lon Lyons, a four-star prospect ranked No. 51 in the national class of 2027, has committed to Butler. The point guard from Clinton (Md.) Grace Christian and the Team Takeover EYBL program is coming off an official visit to the Bulldogs’ campus. He had subsequent trips scheduled to Virginia, Syracuse, Georgetown, Maryland, VCU and Tennessee, which will now be canceled.
Lyons becomes the first 2027 prospect to commit to first-year coach Ronald Nored.
Below is the full breakdown of his game and the fit with Nored’s program.
