JALEN THOMAS NEWS

Solid in platoon Thomas amassed 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and six rebounds across 16 minutes during Monday's 81-47 win over East Tennessee State.

Impact Thomas is splitting minutes with sophomore Connor Turnbull, but Thomas is still the more proven offensive commodity at this time. Compared to Turnbull, he is less dynamic as an athlete and more of a threat in the halfcourt.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for exhibition game Thomas (foot) is out for Butler's exhibition game Wednesday against Franklin, according to the team.

Impact Butler's team will have Thomas rest its second and last exhibition of 2023. However, the Bulldogs are expecting to have him available when they play against Eastern Michigan on Monday. Andre Screen, John-Michael Mulloy and Boden Kapke are in contention to be Butler's starting center Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Butler Thomas will return to Butler next season and use his additional year of eligibility, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Thomas averaged 7.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 21.0 minutes across 21 games in 2022-23. The senior forward will return for his second season at Butler.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes out with a bang Thomas supplied 20 points (10-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 76-63 loss to St. John's.

Impact Thomas was sharp en route to a season-high 20 points. He was outworked by Joel Soriano (19 points, 15 rebounds), but Thomas' scoring was crisp. Manny Bates (shoulder) was inactive, granting Thomas an enlarged workload, but Thomas profiles as a key rotational big for Butler next season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid line in win Thomas racked up 10 points (5-6 FG), eight rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 72-56 loss to Marquette.

Impact Thomas supplied arguably his best outing of the season, being active on both ends while displaying good efficiency. The senior transfer missed Butler's first 11 games, and never settled into a rhythm down the stretch. Thomas is averaging 6.1 points and 4.7 rebounds on just 46.7 percent shooting this season.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 31 minutes Thomas accumulated four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds and two blocks across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 62-50 loss to Villanova.

Impact As a Butler player, Thomas has logged 30-plus minutes across four of his eight games started. But for the other half, he played less than 20. It appears Thomas' fantasy managers will receive one or the other whenever he is part of Butler's starting lineup, which could continue happening temporarily if Ali Ali (illness) must sit out more games.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Thomas is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Villanova, Akeem Glaspie of Indy Star Sports reports.

Impact Thomas will replace Ali Ali (illness) in the starting five Tuesday. The senior forward is averaging 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 22.7 minutes across his previous seven starts.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davis scores 15 off the bench, Seton Hall beats Butler 70-49

Dre Davis scored 15 points off of the bench to help lead the Seton Hall Pirates past the Butler Bulldogs 70-49 on Saturday night

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retreats to bench Thomas will head back to the bench for Wednesday's game versus Providence with Manny Bates returning to the starting five after a three-game absence.

Impact Thomas has started all three games in Bates' absence, and overall has started seven of the last eight for the Bulldogs. The 6-10 senior had a rough go from the floor Jan. 22, going scoreless on five shot attempts. He'll look to settle into a complimentary role behind Bates moving forward.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukosius' 28 lead Butler past Villanova 79-71

Led by Simas Lukosius' 28 points, the Butler Bulldogs defeated the Villanova Wildcats 79-71

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Friday Thomas will start Friday's game against Villanova.

Impact Thomas will be reinserted into the starting lineup Friday with Manny Bates (knee) out. Across his previous four starts, Thomas has averaged 6.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 20.5 minutes.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench Thomas isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus St. John's.

Impact Ali Ali will replace Thomas in the starting five Tuesday. The senior forward had started in Butler's last four games.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor and Butler host DePaul

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays three minutes Thomas racked up zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound in three minutes during Saturday's 68-46 loss to UConn.

Impact Thomas will try to be the 2022-23 Bulldogs' starting center. Currently, it is Manny Bates. He averaged 14.1 points and 2.7 blocks while Thomas sat out 12 games the Bulldogs played from Nov. 7 to Dec. 17. So at least until further notice, he will continue logging backup minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Thomas (chest) is available for Saturday's matchup against UConn.

Impact Thomas has yet to play this season due to a chest injury, but he'll be available to make his debut Saturday night. Ali Ali will also suit up, but Butler will be without Myles Tate (illness), D.J. Hughes (illness) and John-Michael Mulloy (ankle/foot).

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Thomas (chest) did not participate in Butler's practice session Wednesday.

Impact Thomas was not one of the 10 players who participated in Butler's practice session Wednesday. Currently, he is doubtful Saturday versus No. 3 Connecticut.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Saturday Thomas (chest) did not play during the Bulldogs' 82-58 win Saturday at California.

Impact Because of his injured chest, Thomas sat out the 2022-23 Bulldogs' first 11 games. He will try to return when they host Connecticut on Dec. 17.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss Tuesday's game Thomas (chest) will not be available for Tuesday's game against Yale.

Impact Thomas still remains without a timeline for return after suffering a pulmonary embolism in fall camp. Butler plays again on Saturday against Cal.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Thomas (chest) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against Tennessee Tech.

Impact Thomas has been recovering from a pulmonary embolism and has not been cleared to return. His next opportunity will come Tuesday versus Yale.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Thomas (chest) won't play in Wednesday's Battle 4 Atlantis quarterfinal game against Tennessee.

Impact Thomas has yet to appear in a game this season as he continues to recover from a pulmonary embolism. It's unclear when the forward will be available to make his 2022-23 debut, but he'll likely need to string some practices together before he's cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfer portal puts more value on early basketball tourneys

College basketball's early season tournaments are proving more valuable than ever for teams trying to forge an identity with multiple transfers

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for opener Thomas (chest) will not be available for Monday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Thomas is expected to miss the early part of the season after being diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. We should get an update when Thomas is able to return to practice and at which point that will give us a better of idea of when the senior could get back on the floor.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler's Jalen Thomas out indefinitely with heart issue

Butler forward-center Jalen Thomas will be out indefinitely because of a pulmonary embolism

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS