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Will sit out again Thompson (knee) will not play in Monday's game against Southern Illinois, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Thompson is recovering from a sprained ligament in his right knee that he suffered last week. With a weaker opponent on tap it allows Butler to not rush back their star guard. The Bulldogs will play Providence on both Wednesday and Dec. 30, but it's unclear if he will be ready to go for either of those matchups with the Friars.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Monday Thompson (knee) is considered questionable for Butler's game Monday against Southern Illinois, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact The senior guard was sidelined for Saturday's 68-60 loss to Indiana with a sprained right knee, but Butler is holding out hope Thompson might be ready to play two days later. Thompson started in the Bulldogs' first two games of the season, averaging 17.5 points and 5.0 dimes between the contests.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

S. Illinois puts streak on line vs Butler

Southern Illinois looks for its sixth straight win of the season as it takes on Butler

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler coach LaVall Jordan: 'Give IU credit, they responded.' Butler basketball players Jair Bolden and Myles Tate and coach LaVall Jordan talk with media following Saturday's Crossroads Classic loss to...

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Jackson-Davis leads Indiana past injury-riddled Butler 68-60

Trayce Jackson-Davis scored 21 points and Armaan Franklin scored 20 and Indiana beat depleted Butler 68-60 in a Crossroads Classic Challenge game

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler vs Indiana Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball Game Butler vs Indiana Basketball Game Info Butler Bulldogs (1-1) vs. Indiana Hoosiers (4-2) Date: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 Time: 11:30 a.m. EST V...

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Fails to play Saturday Parker (undisclosed) did not appear to be available once again as Butler fell to Indiana on Saturday by a score of 68-60.

Impact Parker is still sidelined by an undisclosed injury as he's yet to see the court this season. It's still unknown what sort of issue he's dealing with and when he's expected to return.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday David (knee) remains out for Saturday's Crossroads Classics game against Indiana, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Davis is still going through the late stages of his rehab from ACL surgery he had back in January. The senior has recently still been going through non-contact drills in practice and remains without a firm timetable to return.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Coles will return to a bench role Saturday versus Indiana, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Coles debuted in the starting five Wednesday but didn't really put much of an effort together, finishing the night with just four points and a rebound over 23 minutes. His move to the bench certainly won't help his fantasy value.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Re-entering starting five Golden is starting in Saturday's Crossroads Classics game against Indiana after missing last game against Villanova with an undisclosed issue, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star...

Impact Golden started in the team's first game of the season while scoring six points on 2-of-8 shooting and grabbing six rebounds in 30 minutes of action. The junior center will need to be more efficient with his shots of the Bulldogs stand any chance of taking down the Hoosiers.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Indiana Tate is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Indiana, according to David Woods of The Indianapolis Star.

Impact Tate moves to the starting lineup here, as Butler will play a three-guard unit Saturday -- this means Aaron Thompson moves back to the bench. Tate recorded four points and four rebounds over 31 minutes in his lone start of the season back on Nov. 25.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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

Gonzaga Basketball: 3 keys for Bulldogs to beat No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes Gonzaga Basketball will (hopefully) be ending a long layoff when they face a stiff challenge in the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday afternoon. Jus...

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Indiana Basketball: 2020-21 keys to take down Butler in Crossroads Classic Indiana Basketball will take on the Butler Bulldogs in what will be the 10th annual Crossroads Classic. Being from Indiana, this weekend is...

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Will play Saturday Golden (undisclosed) will be active for Saturday's game against Indiana, David Woods of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Golden missed Wednesday's game against Villanova with an undisclosed issue but should reassume his starting role in the frontcourt in Saturday's in-state rivalry against the Hoosiers. The junior center scored six points while grabbing three rebounds in 30 minutes of action in the team's opener and will need to be more efficient with his shots if he wants to help pull off an upset win.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play this season Hodges (not injury related) has been ruled academically ineligible for the 2020-21 season after transferring to Butler in May, Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Hodges had his initial waiver request denied by the NCAA in late November and appealed the decision but the NCAA will stand firm on their decision. Despite the D-1 Council approving a proposal earlier this week that enables all transfers to be immediately eligible, Hodges will still have to sit out and will play out his final year of eligibility in the 2021-22 campaign.

DECEMBER 18, 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

Butler scores 21 to carry Drexel over Saint Joseph's 81-77

James Butler had 21 points and 16 rebounds as Drexel narrowly beat Saint Joseph’s 81-77

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Sun Belt championship game canceled

The Sun Belt Conference championship game Saturday between No. 9 Coastal Carolina and No. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette has been canceled because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Co...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Villanova coach Wright gets 600th win in victory over Butler VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Collin Gillespie and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl each scored 18 points for No. 7 Villanova, and coach Jay Wright won his 60...

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Collin Gillespie, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl power No. 7 Villanova to blowout 85-66 win over Butler

Collin Gillespie, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl power No. 7 Villanova to blowout 85-66 win over Butler

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • Fox Sports

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

No. 7 Villanova finally home, looks for fourth straight win No. 7 Villanova is chasing a fourth consecutive victory when it hosts Butler on Wednesday. The Wildcats improved to 5-1 with a 76-63 win in their Big East

DECEMBER 17, 2020 • SI.COM

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

Butler vs Villanova Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball Game Butler vs Villanova Basketball Game Info Butler Bulldogs (1-0, 0-0 Big East) vs. No. 7 Villanova Wildcats (5-1, 1-0 Big East) Date: Wednesda...

DECEMBER 16, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM