Lamont Butler - College Basketball News & Rumors

Cold offensively since return Butler finished with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 95-64 victory over LSU.

Impact Butler has now started three straight games for Kentucky after missing a three-game stretch with a shoulder injury, but he hasn't been his regular self, at least offensively. He's averaged 9.0 ppg (compared to a 12.0 ppg season average) and is shooting just 35.0 percent from the field and 16.7 percent from distance over that three-game span. A tough road matchup at Missouri awaits Big Blue before the SEC tournament begins the following week.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Otega Oweh leads the way with 24 points for Kentucky in 95-64 rout of LSU

Otega Oweh scored 24 points on 9 of 11 shooting to lead No. 19 Kentucky to a 95-64 win over LSU

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday Butler is included in the starting rotation for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Butler will return to action after a three-game absence due toa shoulder injury. The senior guard averaged 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists across his last two outings. He will look to make an impact on his first start back.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will return vs. Sooners Butler (shoulder) will return against Oklahoma on Wednesday.

Impact Butler missed three straight games but will make his return in Norman on Wednesday night. This is absolutely huge for the Wildcats, as Butler is instrumental to their success: Kentucky is 14-4 when he plays and 4-4 when he doesn't. Butler averages 12.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.8 steals.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play vs. Oklahoma Butler (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday's game against Oklahoma.

Impact Butler returned to practice Monday, and the probable tag represents another encouraging sign for his potential return. The senior guard is having a career-best season in 2024-25 and is averaging 12.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game in his 19 starts this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky Jaxson Robinson, Lamont Butler Making Progress On Their Returns Despite being able to return soon, Mark Pope does not believe they will be back to 100% until after the season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Returns to practice for Kentucky Butler (shoulder) is back at practice for the Wildcats, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.

Impact Butler's status remains in question for Kentucky's tilt with Oklahoma on Wednesday, but this is obviously good news for the Wildcats' star point guard who hasn't played in three games. Butler last saw the court on Feb. 11 against Tennessee. Butler's status will be updated via the SEC injury report multiple times prior to Kentucky's clash with the Sooners.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

This player has to contain Mark Sears with Lamont Butler out for the Kentucky Wildcats Kentucky is set to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday in what will be a big-time SEC showdown. These two teams met in Rupp Arena i...

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • SI.COM

Mark Pope Provides Injury Update on Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler Butler and Robinson are trying to get healthy before the end of the regular season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out yet again Butler (shoulder) won't play against the Crimson Tide on Saturday.

Impact Butler will now miss his third straight game with a shoulder issue. Travis Perry figures to start in his stead once again at point guard. This is a significant loss for the Wildcats against one of the best teams in the nation in Alabama, as Butler averages 12.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.8 steals.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Butler (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's game against Vanderbilt, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Butler will miss back-to-back games as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. The senior guard will aim to be available for Saturday's encounter with Alabama.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still in non-contact phase Butler (shoulder) is still in a non-contact phase of his recovery, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Butler is reportedly targeting next week for a return to live reps in practice. He's also reportedly moving around better in practice, but that ultimately means very little if he's still limited to non-contact work. The starting point guard didn't play in the Wildcats' loss to Texas last Saturday, and appears slated to miss at least the next two games against Vanderbilt (Feb. 19) and Alabama (Feb. 22).

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

With Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson officially out who has to step up for Kentucky to beat Texas? Kentucky fans were getting mentally prepared to take on the Texas Longhorns without Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson, which is now a realit...

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Won't play Saturday against Texas Butler (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Texas.

Impact Butler had missed three games due to a shoulder injury, which he aggravated while diving for a loose ball during Tuesday's 75-64 win over Tennessee. The injury is severe enough for him to not play Saturday, and he'll look to progress enough in his recovery to be cleared to play against Vanderbilt on Wednesday. With Jaxson Robinson (wrist) also not playing Saturday, Kentucky will need to heavily rely on Otega Oweh, Travis Perry and Koby Brea out of the backcourt.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Pope Provides Injury Updates on Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler Pope gives a not so great update about Robinson and Butler, as they remain injured.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Lamont Butler's Injury Poses Challenge for Kentucky Basketball Wildcats Guard injury adds to Kentucky’s growing concerns for March Madness push.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Doesn't return Tuesday Butler (shoulder) did not return to Tuesday's contest against Tennessee.

Impact Butler missed three games with a shoulder injury recently, and he appeared to re-injure it diving for a ball with 8:40 remaining in the second half. It was later confirmed (via SB Nation) that it was indeed the same injury he had trouble with for the last few weeks. Butler had been a key contributor prior to his exit, logging six points, four assists, three rebounds and three steals across 22 minutes. With fellow guard Jaxon Robinson (wrist) also sidelined for the foreseeable future, the Wildcats will have to rely heavily on Otega Oweh in the backcourt, with Koby Brea and Trent Noah having to make significant contributions as well. Butler's next chance to take the court will be Saturday at Texas, but as of mid-week, he should be considered questionable, at best.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky G Lamont Butler leaves game vs. Tennessee with injury Kentucky guard Lamont Butler appeared to re-injure his left shoulder during the second half of the 15th-ranked Wildcats’ home game against N...

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lamont Butler injury update: Kentucky guard leaves Tennessee game with aggravated shoulder Kentucky guard Lamont Butler left Tuesday's game vs Tennessee with what appeared to be an aggravated shoulder. Here are the latest injury up...

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Suffers apparent injury Butler departed Tuesday's game against Tennessee due to an apparent shoulder injury, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Butler went straight to the locker room after a scary injury and it wouldn't be surprising if he's out for the rest of the game.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off Injury Report Butler (undisclosed) is available for Tuesday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Butler will appear in Tuesday's game against the Volunteers after carrying a probable designation earlier this week. The 6-foot-2 senior transfer from SDSU is averaging 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.7 steals across 18 starts.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered probable Butler (undisclosed) is considered probable for Kentucky's clash with Tennessee.

Impact Butler still figures to suit up given his probable designation, but it'll be worth monitoring the starting point guard's situation here as tip-off approaches Tuesday night. He was recently deemed a game-time call for Kentucky's last game against South Carolina, but wound up returning and starting following a three-game absence.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active against SC Butler (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game against South Carolina, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Butler has been removed from the Wildcats' injury report and will suit up against the Gamecocks on Saturday. The 6-foot-2 senior transfer from Kentucky, who has missed the Wildcats' last three games, will look to make an impact in his return.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

GTD Saturday Butler (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's showdown with South Carolina, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Butler, who has missed the Wildcats' last three games, remains a game-time call ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Gamecocks. The 6-foot-2 senior transfer from SDSU is averaging 13.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.8 steals across 17 starts.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. South Carolina Butler (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Gamecocks, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Butler has missed the last three games as he continues to tend to an undisclosed injury. The senior guard's status will clear up closer to game time.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Otega Oweh leads the way with 24 points for Kentucky in 95-64 rout of LSU