According to head coach Mark Pope, Kentucky got the “best possible news” on Lamont Butler’s shoulder injury.
Pope said Butler will not play tonight against Alabama and freshman Travis Perry will start in his place.
Here is Pope talking to Tom Leach about Butler prior to tonight’s game:
Coach Pope told @tomleachKY pregame that they got the "best possible news" on Lamont Butler this morning & that the freshman Travis Perry will get the start at guard. Catch the rest of the interview on the UK Sports Network Pregame show! pic.twitter.com/7PRmpPylwe
— UK Sports Network (@UKSportsNetwork) March 15, 2025
