4-star SG Herly Brutus commits to Butler after LSU release

Brutus was formerly signed with LSU before being released from his commitment.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:13am

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Umatilla (Fla.) Villages Charter School four-star shooting guard Herly Brutus, who was previously signed with LSU, has now committed to Butler. Brutus is ranked as the No. 119 overall player in the 2026 class and the No. 24-ranked shooting guard.

Why it matters

Brutus' commitment to Butler is a significant addition for the Bulldogs' 2026 recruiting class, as he is considered one of the top shooting guard prospects in the country. His decision to decommit from LSU and join Butler's program could have implications for both teams' future rosters and competitive outlooks.

The details

Brutus, a 6-foot-5 scorer, was named to Florida's Class 3A All-State Tournament after averaging 14.0 points and 6.0 rebounds per game as a junior. Prior to his senior year, he averaged 15.5 points, seven rebounds, and two assists while shooting 48.6% from the floor in the PRO16 League for Tre Mann Elite.

  • Brutus was previously signed with LSU before being released from his commitment on Tuesday.
  • Brutus has now committed to Butler.

The players

Herly Brutus

A 4-star shooting guard from Umatilla (Fla.) Villages Charter School, ranked as the No. 119 overall player in the 2026 class and the No. 24-ranked shooting guard.

LSU

The college basketball program that Brutus was previously signed with before being released from his commitment.

Butler

The college basketball program that Brutus has now committed to after being released from his LSU commitment.

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What’s next

Brutus will now join Butler's 2026 recruiting class and begin preparing for his senior season at Umatilla (Fla.) Villages Charter School.

The takeaway

Brutus' decision to decommit from LSU and commit to Butler represents a significant recruiting win for the Bulldogs, as they add a highly-touted shooting guard prospect to their 2026 class. This move could have implications for both programs' future rosters and competitive outlooks in the coming years.