Lamont Butler - College Basketball News & Rumors

Kentucky Basketball Injury Update: Lamont Butler Still Out, Andrew Carr Returns As Kentucky prepares to head south to Oxford today, injuries continue to be a major story for Mark Pope’s team.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't be available Tuesday Butler (undisclosed) will miss Kentucky's clash with Mississippi State on Tuesday night.

Impact Butler will now miss his third straight game. The starting point guard, who averages 13.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists, will get his next chance to play on Feb. 8 against South Carolina. It's still unclear what's ailing Butler at this juncture.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Butler (undisclosed) won't be available for Kentucky's clash with Arkansas.

Impact Butler will now miss his second straight game. The starting point guard's absence didn't prevent the Wildcats from besting Tennessee in their last outing, but they'll have to make do with him again on Saturday. Butler averages 13.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not cleared to practice Head coach Mark Pope indicated that Butler (undisclosed) is still no cleared to return to practice, per Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com.

Impact Butler was held out of Tuesday's matchup agaisnt Tennessee due to an undisclosed injury, but it appears he could be looking at a longer absence. The 6-foot-2 senior has been a star for the Wildcats since transferring in from San Diego State int he off-season, averaging 13.2 points and 4.8 assists per game through 17 contests. Should Butler miss any further games, Koby Brea will likely continue to see an increase in opportunities, given his high level of play against the Volunteers in Butler's absence.

JANUARY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Butler (undisclosed) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Tennessee.

Impact Butler has been ruled out on the SEC availability report ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Volunteers due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-2 senior transfer from SDSU, who is averaging 13.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.8 steals across 17 starts, will have his next opportunity to suit up against Arkansas on Saturday. With Butler sidelined Tuesday, Travis Perry and Koby Brea could see additional opportunities.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Crimson Tide Butler (undisclosed) is starting for Kentucky against Alabama, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Butler was deemed questionable, but got early shots up at Rupp Arena and partook in warmups. Thus, his availability for the Wildcats isn't exactly a surprise. This is a big boost for Kentucky, as Butler averages 13.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists as the starting point guard.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Butler (undisclosed) is questionable to play Saturday against Alabama, Mike Rodak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Butler has been one of the standout performers for Kentucky this season, but it's uncertain if he'll play Saturday given his questionable tag. The senior, who has started in his 15 outings this season, is averaging 13.4 points and 4.7 assists per game in what has been a career-best season in 2024-25.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Mississippi State hosts No. 6 Kentucky after Butler's 20-point outing

No. 6 Kentucky takes on the No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs after Lamont Butler scored 20 points in the Wildcats' 82-69 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs

JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Only sign of life Butler notched 20 points (8-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and four steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 82-69 loss to Georgia.

Impact Butler has found a new gear in conference play, logging 19 points Saturday in a signature win over Florida, and while the result wasn't the same Tuesday, he logged 20 points in a follow-up effort. He was essentially the only Kentucky starter who didn't battle foul trouble at one point, though his strong all-around effort wasn't enough to stave off the road upset. Now in his fifth and presumably final collegiate season, Butler is the second-leading scorer for the Wildcats at 14.2 ppg through 13 games.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Koby Brea's seven 3-pointers lifts No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, 106-100

Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida ,106-100.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Koby Brea's seven 3-pointers lifts No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, 106-100

Lamont Butler has perfect shooting night as No. 5 Kentucky defeats Louisville Lamont Butler returned to Kentucky’s lineup Saturday in spectacular fashion, scoring a career-high 33 points to lead the fifth-ranked Wildca...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Lamont Butler scores career-high 33 points to help No. 5 Kentucky beat rival Louisville 93-85

Lamont Butler returned from a two-game absence to shoot perfect from the field for a career-high 33 points, including six 3-pointers, and No. 5 Kentucky held off rival Louisville 9...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Shines in return Saturday Butler (ankle) finished Saturday's 93-85 win over Louisville with 33 points (10-10 FG, 6-6 3Pt, 7-12 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes.

Impact Butler was dominant on offense and posted a perfect shooting line. He made his presence felt while carrying Kentucky to a huge win over the Cardinals. Butler should remain the Wildcats' main offensive option as long as he remains healthy.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears slated to play Butler (ankle) is going through warm ups and reportedly looks goof pregame, Aaron Gershon of 247Sports reports.

Impact Butler appears as if he'll return after missing two games. The star point guard averages 12.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals. Butler looks like he'll go, but he has yet to be officially cleared at this point.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Colgate Butler (ankle) won't play against Colgate on Wednesday night, Tristan Pharis of SB Nation reports.

Impact Butler will miss his second straight game for the Wildcats. The guard is off to an excellent start to the season, averaging 12.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals. It's unclear who will start in his stead, as Kerr Kriisa (foot), who started the Gonzaga game in Butler's absence, is out indefinitely.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Head coach Mark Pope indicated Tuesday that Butler (ankle) is considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's game against Colgate, Ethan DeWitt of ASeaOfBlue.com reports.

Impact Butler has missed one game as he continues to nurse an ankle injury suffered against Clemson. The senior guard has scores over 10 points in his previous five starts. He will aim to be back for Wednesday's matchup against Colgate.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Pope gives an update on Kentucky PG Lamont Butler Kentucky got a signature win over then-No. 7 Gonzaga on Saturday night after losing to Clemson earlier in the week. The Wildcats did that wi...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • SI.COM

Ruled out vs. Duke Butler will not play in Saturday's game against Duke, Lee K. Howard of CBS reports.

Impact Butler is reported to be dealing with an ankle injury that will force him to sit out for the first time this season. The senior guard will aim to be back for Wednesday's game against Colgate.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Pope gives an update on Lamont Butler's ankle ahead of the massive matchup with #7 Gonzaga The Kentucky Wildcats lost a heartbreaker to the Clemson Tigers on the road for the first loss of the season and the Mark Pope era. Luckily...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • SI.COM

Jaxson Robinson loves going against Otega Oweh and Lamont Butler in practice Kentucky basketball is fresh off of a 97-68 blowout win over Lipscomb, and in that win, star guard Jaxson Robinson shined in a bounce-back g...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • SI.COM

Solid in win over Duke Butler produced nine points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 77-72 victory over Duke.

Impact Butler was somewhat limited as a scorer with nine points, but he chipped in three boards and four assists in a narrow victory over the Blue Devils. The point guard would like to increase his efficiency (38.5 percent from the field the past two games) but otherwise has been a solid part of the Wildcats' hot start.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

High volume in opener Butler produced 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals over 22 minutes during Monday's 103-62 victory over Wright State.

Impact Butler drew the start at point guard over Kerr Kriisa, who had been slowed by a hamstring injury in exhibition play. While Kriisa runs the offense with a faster tempo and is capable of providing a spark, Butler was the far more effective offensive option Monday and attempted more field goals than any other Wildcats player. It appears his fantasy value will hold up even when Kriisa is healthy.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former San Diego State star Lamont Butler to withdraw from draft, transfer to Kentucky Former San Diego State guard Lamont Butler has reportedly withdrawn from the 2024 NBA draft and will transfer to Kentucky.

MAY 28, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Will play for Wildcats Butler withdrew from the NBA Draft and will play for Kentucky in the 2024-25 season,Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports

Impact Butler played for SDSU the last four seasons and averaged over 25 minutes for the past three years. He should see solid minutes with the Wildcats this season.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 14 Mississippi State hosts No. 6 Kentucky after Butler's 20-point outing

Koby Brea's seven 3-pointers lifts No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, 106-100

Lamont Butler scores career-high 33 points to help No. 5 Kentucky beat rival Louisville 93-85