UC Santa Cruz

Joseph Butler - C

Team: UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs [ID #682]

Location: Santa Cruz, CA (West)

Conference: VI.10 [Division 3]

President: Jazz Man
[since November 07th 2025 | last seen April 06th 2026]

Coach: Jeremy Brown

Arena: Kaiser Permanente Arena

Rating: 106.80 - Overall Position: #292

Fan Mood: 116.84

Alumni Mood: 150.05

Prestige: 132

Team Notes:

• Nov 26 2050: Austin Coy was inducted into the team Hall of Fame.
• Sep 01 2050: Demoted to conference VI.10.
• Jun 28 2050: Austin Coy was drafted round #2, pick #29 by Miami.
• Mar 13 2050: Made the division 2 tournament field.
• Mar 13 2050: Won the V.5 conference playoffs.
• Dec 25 2049: Jeremy Brown was appointed as the new head coach.
• Dec 25 2049: Glen Seymour was fired as head coach.
• Dec 09 2049: 3-star prospect Joseph Butler committed.
• Nov 10 2049: Eddie Sloan was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Nov 10 2049: Assistant coach Myles Doyle was let go.

Record:

Wins: 19 Losses: 7 Pct: .731 Conf Wins: 11 Conf Losses: 5 Conf Pct: .688 Conf Rank: 4 Last10: 7-3 Streak: W2

Pts Ave: 91.0 - 77.5 Pts Diff: +13.5 Team Power Index: 129.1

Press Releases:

Jan 14 2049: Momentum is gone - by Jazz Man on December 15th, 2025

"We’ve completely lost our momentum. A seven-game losing streak immediately after a win streak is unacceptable. We need a fundamental improvement from every single one of you." -Glen Seymour

Nov 18 2048: The key performers for the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs - by Jazz Man on November 28th, 2025

Aaron Fuchs (C): Unstoppable Force. A reliable scoring and rebounding machine in the paint, recently had 23 points on 8-11 shooting.

R. Thompson (PG): Clutch Perimeter Guy. The team's spark plug who hits big shots. Earned Player of the Game with 20 points and 4-7 from three-point land in Game 7.

B. Bowles (PF): Versatile Playmaker. An efficient scorer and facilitator who opened the season with a massive 25-point game.

Nov 18 2048: Momentum is Building in Santa Cruz! - by Jazz Man on November 28th, 2025

It's been a ride, but the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs are finding their rhythm! At 4 wins and 5 losses, we're showing incredible potential and are right on the cusp of a winning season. That W1 streak feels great, and with our point differential at a tight -0.3, we know we are competitive in every contest! We've got the heart and the talent to turn those close ones into wins!