Butler basketball transfer portal tracker: Who's in, out for Bulldogs coach Ronald Nored

New Butler basketball coach Ronald Nored will have his first chance at building the program in his image with the transfer portal opening Tuesday.

Known for his hard-nosed and intense defense as a player at Butler, expect Nored's teams to mirror his playing style. Nored's time as an assistant coach in the NBA shaped his offensive philosophies to favor high-percentage shots, spacing and 3-pointers. Every school in the nation wants 3-and-D players who can score at the rim, so Butler has to find players looking to maximize their opportunity on roster that has one player confirmed to return next season. Three players exhausted their eligibility at the end of the season: center Yohan Traore, guard Yame Butler and All Big-East first teamer Michael Ajayi.

Nored was announced as Butler's next head coach March 25, creating a 15-day period beginning March 30 for players to enter the transfer portal. Six Butler players announced their intentions to enter the portal. Butler on Monday received a commitment from Serbian Asim Djulovic and a return from center Drayton Jones, joining point guard Jalen Jackson and incoming freshman Baron Walker (Noblesville).

IndyStar will keep track of who is entering the portal and who is committing to join Nored and the Bulldogs.

Butler basketball players entering the transfer portal

Finley Bizjack, G

Finley Bizjack led Butler in scoring (17.1 ppg), 3-pointers (68) and free throws shooting (85%). He played in 31 of 32 games, missing one with an injured wrist. Bizjack's floppy hair and passionate play style quickly made him a fan favorite at Hinkle. At his best, the native of Trophy Club, Texas, is an efficient three-level scorer. He has deep range from 3, can finish at the rim and added a floater to finish in the mid-range. He scored in double figures 26 out of 31 games, topping 20 points 11 times.

He will be a senior next season.

Evan Haywood, G

Evan Haywood's improved shooting as a sophomore earned him an increased role, averaging 15 minutes per game after playing just 5.5 minutes per as a freshman. Haywood finished second on the team in 3-pointers (55) and 3-pointer percentage (35.9%). He made a 3-pointer in 24 of 29 games, and multiple 3-pointers in 16 games.

He will be a junior next season.

Jamie Kaiser Jr., G/F

Jamie Kaiser Jr. finished third in scoring (9.5 ppg) and 3-pointers (40) last season. Kaiser transferred to Butler from Maryland ahead of the 2024-25 season, but a foot injury ended his season, forcing him to redshirt. Kaiser looked primed for a breakout heading into the 2025-26 season, but he took a backseat to Ajayi and Bizjack as a scorer, settling into a defensive stopper/rebounding role. At his best Kaiser was a two-way force with length, strength and solid athleticism in a 6-foot-6 frame. Developing consistency on offense will be key for Kaiser. He finished fourth on the team shooting 34.5% from 3, but he dealt with prolonged shooting slumps throughout the season.

He will be a redshirt junior next season.

Jackson Keith, F

Keith, the son of former NFL tight end Craig Keith, came to Butler with a strong frame and an advanced understanding of the game. Ajayi's emergence prevented the freshman from gaining consistent playing. He fell out of the rotation until season-ending injuries to Jack McCaffery, Azavier "Stink" Robinson and Jackson allowed him to receive more time on the court. Keith averaged 2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game. He shot 29% from 3 and 57% from the free throw line.

Keith will be a sophomore next season.

Jack McCaffery, F

McCaffery confirmed to IndyStar he was entering the transfer portal after it was previously announced, then deleted off social media. McCaffery came to Butler as a four-star recruit, a member of Butler's highest-rated recruiting class. The 6-8 forward played in just nine games before complications from emergency dental surgery forced him to lose about 15 pounds, leading him to pursue a medical redshirt. McCaffery averaged 2.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in a reserve role.

McCaffery is the younger brother of Butler assistant coach Connor McCaffery, and son of Penn coach Fran McCaffery. Middle brother Patrick played for Butler during the 2024-25 season.

Jack McCaffery will be a sophomore next season, unless he is granted a medical redshirt.

Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor, G/F

Efeosa Oliogu-Elabor's lone season at Butler was filled with specular highlights and growing pains. The Markham, Ontario, native exceled in transition and when he got downhill, his poster dunks were a thing of beauty. Season-ending injuries to Jackson and Robinson thrust Oliogu-Elabor into the point guard position, exposing the holes in his game. Oliogu-Elabor struggled with turnovers and shot just 10.5% from 3. In nine games as a starter, Oliogu-Elabor averaged 6.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 42% from the field.

Oliogu-Elabor will be a sophomore next season.

Azavier "Stink" Robinson, G

Jackson's return to Butler all but pushed the former Lawrence North guard out of the door. Robinson was viewed as Butler's point guard of the future, but he handled PG1 duties after Jackson's season-ending injury. The highest-rated member of Butler's highly touted 2025 recruiting class, a top-100 rated player, the 6-2 Robinson made 15 starts before a left wrist injury that required surgery ended his season. In 22 games, Robinson averaged 6.1 points, 2.5 assists and 1.9 rebounds per game. Robinson shot 43% from 3 and 71% from the free throw line.

Robinson will be a sophomore next season.

This story will be updated.

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