SPORTS

Brian Butch honored by Appleton West with retirement of his jersey No. 42

Dan Powers
The Post-Crescent
Appleton West great Brian Butch breaks things down with varsity players after giving them a pep talk Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch breaks things down with varsity players after giving them a pep talk Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch is all smiles as he holds up his jersey Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch is all smiles as he holds up his jersey Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch, left, talks about his high school basketball practices with teacher Stephen Franklin Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch, left, talks about his high school basketball practices with teacher Stephen Franklin Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch smiles while visiting attendees prior to the baskeball game against Kaukauna High School during Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch smiles while visiting attendees prior to the baskeball game against Kaukauna High School during Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch poses for pictures with his former teachers Lynn Schadrie, left, and Kirsten Schubbe Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch poses for pictures with his former teachers Lynn Schadrie, left, and Kirsten Schubbe Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch has his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to the basketball game against Kaukauna Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch has his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to the basketball game against Kaukauna Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch has his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to the basketball game against Kaukauna Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch has his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to the basketball game against Kaukauna Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch poses for pictures with former athletic director Ed Zepka and family members Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch poses for pictures with former athletic director Ed Zepka and family members Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch tries to hold back tears Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch tries to hold back tears Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch acknowledges the crowd as they cheer for him Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch acknowledges the crowd as they cheer for him Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch fist bumps his nephew Jackson Butch Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch fist bumps his nephew Jackson Butch Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch waves to his family Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch waves to his family Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch talks with his high school counselor Rick Cowles Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch talks with his high school counselor Rick Cowles Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch, right, shakes the hand of his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch, right, shakes the hand of his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch shares a moment with his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch shares a moment with his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Teacher Katie Kinzenbaw, left, takes a picture of her son Jackson, 9, with Appleton West great Brian Butch Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Teacher Katie Kinzenbaw, left, takes a picture of her son Jackson, 9, with Appleton West great Brian Butch Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch shakes the hand of his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch shakes the hand of his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch gets a standing ovation Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch gets a standing ovation Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch gives a pep talk to the boys varsity team Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch gives a pep talk to the boys varsity team Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch is the center of attention Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch is the center of attention Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Appleton West great Brian Butch smiles as his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes shows off his jersey Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Appleton West great Brian Butch smiles as his former coach and now Appleton Area School District superintendent Greg Hartjes shows off his jersey Friday, February 2, 2024, in Appleton, Wisconsin. Butch had his No. 42 jersey retired by the school prior to Friday's game against Kaukauna. Butch was a two-time Associated Press state player of the year, the 2003 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner and a McDonald's All-American during his final season with the Terrors.
Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin