The recruiting trail is ablaze with the announcement that Colt Langdon, a four-star high school basketball phenom from Raleigh, has decided to reclassify from the 2025 class to 2024, committing to Butler University's basketball program; this pivot in his academic and athletic timeline marks a significant move for both the player and the institution.
Langdon, standing tall at 6-foot-7, has made waves as the all-time leading scorer for Millbrook High School in North Carolina, boasting a hefty 26.4 points and 10 rebounds per game as a junior, choices narrowed to include LSU and Notre Dame but, the Team United AAU star expressed a different tune; claiming Butler to be akin to home in an interview with the On3 Recruits YouTube Channel, adding the relationship with the coaching staff and the Butler basketball culture as unmatched in his eyes, opting for the Bulldogs' hardwood over other notable contenders.
According to On3, his reclassification drops his national rank from No. 105 for the class of 2025 to No. 140 for 2024, nevertheless, the forward seems unfazed, giving props to Butler's head coach Thad Matta for his accomplishments and consistent outreach, stating "I would just say the constant contact and what he has accomplished over the years. He’s one of the most legendary coaches around and really believes in me."
Self-described as versatile and a three-level scorer, Langdon is the second recruit to commit to Butler for 2024, following three-star Evan Haywood, it's a leap for the Bulldogs who now acquire their fourth four-star recruit in history, and as Langdon told ZAGSBLOG, "I can score from all over the court" he said, "Pass the ball, shoot the ball, do a little bit of everything. And then guard multiple positions on defense. I feel like I can play multiple positions and fit into most systems. I’m simply going to do whatever it takes to win basketball games, no matter if it’s being a great teammate, scoring the ball, facilitating. Whatever it is that needs to be done to get the win I’m going to do it" his favorite NBA player is Luka Doncic and outside the court.
This move could bode well for the team, as suggested by the enthusiasm surrounding Langdon's decisiveness, with the young star eager to bring his versatile game to the floor of Hinkle Fieldhouse a sentiment echoed by fans and basketball analysts, recognizing the potential impact of a player who's as willing to do whatever it takes to win basketball games as he is to reel in bass from a tranquil North Carolinian lake, reported the Indy Star.
