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Won't play Saturday Thompson (knee) is out for Saturday's Crossroads Classics game against Indiana.

Impact Thompson suffered a knee sprain in Wednesday's loss to Villanova but head coach LaVall Jordan still gave him a chance to still play in Saturday's game up until this morning. Thompson is the team's leading scorer through the first two contests, averaging 17.5 points and five assists per game. His absence may leave the Bulldogs scrambling for scoring as they try to keep up with Trayce Jackson-Davis and the high-powered Hoosier offense. Chuck Harris and Myles Tate are expected to start in the backcourt while Thompson is out.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee sprain Thompson has been diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his right knee and is officially questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thompson went down with the injury late in Wednesday's loss to Villanova. The initial report was that he suffered a significant injury but that can be downplayed as he still has a chance to suit up for Saturday's contest. Thompson is the Bulldog's leading scorer through the team's first two games, averaging 17.5 points and five assists in 32 minutes per game. If he's unable to go, Chuck Harris and Myles Tate will be the likely candidates to start in the backcourt in his absence.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler

Collin Gillespie and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl each scored 18 points for No. 7 Villanova, and coach Jay Wright won his 600th career game in an 85-66 victory over Butler on Wednesday n...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers injury Thompson left Wednesday's game after appearing to suffer a serious injury, Seth Wells of WOOD TV8 reports.

Impact Thompson exited with about four minutes to play in Wednesday's contest with what is reported to be a serious injury. If that is indeed the case, it would be a devastating blow to the Bulldogs. The senior dominated in the first two games this year, posting 21 in the season opener and 14 points before leaving Wednesday's game. More news regarding Thompson's status should surface soon, as Butler takes on Indiana on Saturday.

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

E. Illinois visits Butler

Eastern Illinois plays Butler in an early season matchup

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two more games postponed Butler has postponed their games against Northern Kentucky (Dec. 6) and Kansas St. (Dec. 11) due to more positive COVID-19 tests within the team, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports report...

Impact Butler will now have three consecutive games postponed due to an ongoing COVID-19 spread within the team. Thompson, who led the offense with 21 points in their only game against Western Michigan, will now have to wait to take the court until Dec. 14 against St. John's.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sunday's game postponed Sunday's game between Butler and Eastern Illinois has been postponed due to COVID-19 reasons.

Impact There was a positive COVID-19 test in the Butler delegation following Wednesday's season opener against Western Michigan and, as a result, the team has cancelled all activities until further notice. Thompson registered 21 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-11 FT), four assists, two rebounds and two blocks against Western Michigan in his lone appearance of the season so far.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Thompson, Butler escape late push by Western Michigan, win 66-62

Aaron Thompson, Butler escape late push by Western Michigan, win 66-62

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • Fox Sports

Thompson scores 21 to lift Butler over W. Michigan 66-62

Aaron Thompson had a career-high 21 points as Butler defeated Western Michigan 66-62 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting season opener Thompson (wrist) will start Wednesday's season opener against Western Michigan, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Thompson was battling back from a wrist injury in the offseason during camp, but should face no limitations right out of the gate. He figures to big a big factor in the rotation this season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should be full-go in a week Thompson is working his way back from left wrist surgery but should be full-go in approximately a week, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Thompson managed to play out the end of the season but apparently underwent surgery in the offseason on the wrist issue. Given that he's expected to be full-go in a week and that it shouldn't have prevented him from getting in his conditioning this offseason, Thompson should be ready to roll by the time the Bulldogs' season kicks off.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE