Butler opens its third season under coach Chris Holtmann on Saturday, scheduling two practices at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Five keys to 2016-17:
Newcomers to watch
Although there will be intrigue about freshmen Joey Brunk and Kamar Baldwin, transfers Kethan Savage (George Washington) and Avery Woodson (Memphis) will make a more immediate impact. Savage or Woodson should join point guard Tyler Lewis in the starting backcourt.
The 6-3 Savage, coming off shoulder surgery, averaged 11.7 and 12.7 points in his last two seasons at GW. For Memphis last season, the 6-2 Woodson was second in the American Athletic Conference in 3-point percentage (.