INDIANAPOLIS – Basketball playing time at Butler just got more competitive.
The addition of point guard Aaron Thompson means the Bulldogs will have five incoming freshmen next season and seven new players. With 13 on scholarship, it is probable that one or two will end up redshirting.
Thompson of Fairfax, Va., committed to the Bulldogs on Tuesday. He was recently released from a letter of intent to attend Pittsburgh.
Thompson visited Butler’s campus Thursday and picked the Bulldogs after a weekend trip to VCU.
• INSIDER: Why Chris Holtmann's contract was extended (again)
The 6-2 Thompson is not in the top 150 of the 2017 class by Rivals or Scout but is ranked 169th by 247Sports.