BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Kentucky fans everywhere likely held their breath after Lamont Butler appeared to re-aggravate his shoulder injury against Oklahoma on Thursday. Fortunately, it may not be as bad as it seemed at the time. “We got the best possible news about Lamont,” Kentucky coach Mark Pope said on Friday. “He’s gonna be in good shape, but we’re going to sit him … [Read more...] about Kentucky feeling hopeful about Lamont Butler’s status ahead of matchup against Alabama
Kentucky’s Kerr Kriisa will miss rest of 2024-25 season
By SAM LANCE Kentucky will be without senior point guard Kerr Kriisa for the remainder of the season, head coach Mark Pope said in his press conference on Thursday. Mark Pope says Kerr Kriisa will miss the remainder of the season.“We’re past the window now of where he could actually get back.” pic.twitter.com/TAJuDE0azC— Jacob Polacheck (@PolacheckKSR) March 6, 2025 … [Read more...] about Kentucky’s Kerr Kriisa will miss rest of 2024-25 season
Five-star prospect Nate Ament is down to five schools
BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Five-star senior Nate Ament is close to making a final decision for the program he will be playing for next season. Ament announced Tuesday on the Swish Cultures podcast that his options are down to Duke, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Louisville. BREAKING! 5 Nate Ament, the top uncommitted recruit in the 2025 class, Announces his top 5 … [Read more...] about Five-star prospect Nate Ament is down to five schools
Lamont Butler exits with injury, Kentucky still earns 5th Top-10 win
By SAM LANCE No. 15 Kentucky was down to its fourth point guard after senior Lamont Butler exited at the nine-minute mark with a shoulder injury and the Wildcats leading 54-52. But somehow, some way, Kentucky dug deep and closed out No. 5 Tennessee, securing a gritty 75-64 victory. Coming into the contest, Kentucky had lost four out of seven and were in need of a … [Read more...] about Lamont Butler exits with injury, Kentucky still earns 5th Top-10 win
Kentucky piles up another victory over a Top 15 opponent, John Calipari comes to Rupp next
By ADAM ZAGORIA Another night, another victory over a Top 15 opponent for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats. With their 78-73 victory at No. 8 Tennessee on Tuesday night, Kentucky (15-5, 4-3 SEC) now has six wins over Top 15 opponents during Pope’s first season: No. 6 Duke, No. 7 Gonzaga, No. 6 Florida, No. 14 Mississippi State, No. 11 Texas A&M and No. 8 … [Read more...] about Kentucky piles up another victory over a Top 15 opponent, John Calipari comes to Rupp next