Paul Jorgensen is bringing his New York accent to Hinkle Fieldhouse but said he is leaving New York streetball behind.
The 6-2 point guard announced Wednesday he is transferring from George Washington to Butler. He visited Butler’s campus this week and chose the Bulldogs over Hofstra and Northeastern.
He must sit out next season and will have two years of eligibility, beginning in 2017-18.
The native of New City, N.Y., picked up nicknames like “The Prince Harry of Harlem” and “White Jesus” on New York City playgrounds. He averaged 17.8 points a game as a senior at Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, N.