How important is Lamont Butler to Kentucky’s roster?
Statistically speaking, Butler is one of the top eight players in Division I college basketball.
According to statistics by Evan Miyakawa, Butler ranks No. 8 on the list of college basketball players with the best statistical output this year, adjusted for opponent strength faced.
Here are the players with the best statistical output this year, adjusted for opponent strength faced, according to Box BPR at https://t.co/cegyfz96ax.
The top three by a good margin: Johni Broome, Braden Smith, and Cooper Flagg pic.twitter.com/58yEwlaCNp
— Evan Miyakawa (@EvanMiya) February 18, 2025
Other Wildcats on the list are Otega Oweh at No. 12 and Amari Williams at No. 13.
Without adjusting the stats for opponent strength faced, Butler still ranks No. 19 in all of college basketball.
The bottom line: Kentucky needs a healthy Lamont Butler back on the court ASAP.
