Butler & Larissa Capture First Victory

(Butler has big time range)

Former Ohio State guard Jamar Butler plays for a brand new club called Olympia Larissa of the Greek A1 League. Before the season, there was a bit of confusion as to which league Larissa would play in. It was assumed the late organization of the team would not have them ready for the A1 league, but they are indeed playing in Greece's top basketball division.

The good news about Larissa playing in the A1 is that Jamar will get to test his game in a consensus top 5/top 6 six domestic league in Europe. These tests will include games against two of the best teams in Europe in Panathinaikos & Olympiacos. The bad news is that his new expansion team may be on the wrong end of some beatings. Such was the case for the first two games of the season, an opening 83-48 loss to defending Euroleague Champion Panathinaikos or 'PAO' on October 25th, then a 108-61 L to llysiakos on October 31st. Yet, Larrisa's fortunes would change on November 7th with their first ever victory, a tight 70-68 W over Trikalla. Jamar Butler had 13 points and 2 assists in 34 minutes. His point total of 13 made this his 2nd best game in his early professional career.

The cerebral sharp shooter out of Lima, Ohio had short stints in Turkey & Italy for his rookie pro season.

http://www.eurobasket.com/boxScores/Greece/2009/1107_377_4508.asp